4 Thoughts: Russia Beats the U.S. for Bronze at Worlds Dustin Nelson | May 22, 2016 The home team grabbed hardware, as Russia routed the U.S. 7-2 in the bronze medal game of the 2016 IIHF World Championship. The U.S. came out of the gate furiously,…
4 Thoughts: Canada Holds Out Over Late U.S. Push Dustin Nelson | May 21, 2016 Despite a three-goal run in the second period and an intense late-game push, the United States fell 4-3 to Canada in Saturday’s semifinal contest at the IIHF World Championship. The…
Would Nylander Peak More With Matthews or Laine? David Carlsson | May 21, 2016 I will not dwell on the question about which one of Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine is the best player prior to the upcoming draft. That is above all for…
What Are the Maple Leafs Expectations for the Upcoming Year? Anthony Fusco | May 20, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a very eventful early summer. They won the NHL Draft Lottery, which granted them the right to select first overall. There are some true…
Matthews, Team USA Advance to IIHF Semifinals Nissa Khan | May 19, 2016 Super-prospect Auston Matthews of the ZSC Lions scored the only goal of the shootout to propel Team USA past the Czech Republic and into the Semifinals at the IIHF World Hockey Championships…
NHL Mock Draft: May The Force Be With You Christopher Ralph | May 16, 2016 The NHL Draft Lottery has finally played out with the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the prized number one overall draft position. This is the May edition of The Next Ones…
U.S. Opportunity to Medal Fading After Sunday’s Loss Dustin Nelson | May 15, 2016 The U.S. chances of medaling at the 2016 World Championship took a serious blow Sunday when they fell 3-2 to Germany. The program’s annual struggles at Worlds have been painfully…
Auston Matthews Snipes For Team USA Dustin L. Nelson | May 15, 2016 2016 draft eligible prospect Auston Matthews potted his third goal of the 2016 World Championship on Sunday when the U.S. took a disappointing loss to Germany. Despite the loss, it…
Which Maple Leafs Prospects Are Expendable? Anthony Fusco | May 14, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot going for them right now on the prospects front. They just won the NHL’s draft lottery, and with it, the right to select…
Matthews, Laine & 112 Others Invited to NHL Combine Dustin L. Nelson | May 11, 2016 Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine are two of 114 players who have been invited to the annual NHL combine for 2016 draft prospects, which will take place at Buffalo’s re-christened…
Maple Leafs Need to Hit First Round Gems Anthony Fusco | May 11, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have just completed the first year of their rebuild. They essentially did everything right, including shedding contracts, gaining prospects and draft picks and giving their young…
Maple Leafs NHL Draft Plan Jeff Langridge | May 11, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are busy looking forward to the 2016 NHL Draft. This draft will probably go down as one of the most important drafts in Leafs’ history. The Leafs…