Posts About "Dave Keon"
Then and Now: The Maple Leafs All-Time Centres
March 14th, 2017 From time to time The Hockey Writers' editors look back on old articles that generated some buzz. Today, Mar. 14, marks the 35th anniversary of Hockey Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs history, we're re-publishing this great piece by Andrew Forbes recounting the best centres in...
Centennial Classic: Nostalgia Not Going Anywhere
January 1st, 2017 Since 2008, the NHL has only missed one year when it comes to hosting an outdoor game. From Winter Classics to Heritage Classics and onto the Stadium Series and the Centennial Classic, the league has held 19 regular season games outside since 2003. For some time now, they’ve received some criticism from fans and others regarding the...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Whip Wobbly Habs
November 7th, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings hung the worst beating of the season on the Montreal Canadiens last night at the Olympia in Detroit. Roger Crozier made 22 saves for the shutout as the Wings hammered the Habs 6-0. In the other two National Hockey League games, a late goal by Dave Keon gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-3 tie with the New York Rangers...
Maple Leafs News: Home Opener, JVR and the Rookies
October 18th, 2016 Honouring a century of tradition is no easy feat to pull off. The logistics involved with creating such a huge event are staggering. The Maple Leafs had to create videos, prepare the players and banners and make sure everyone was in their seats and ready for the ceremony. It was a great deal of work for all those involved, from...
Toronto's Big Surprise, Marner in the Spotlight, Girardi Injured & More News
October 16th, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs told fans and media they had a surprise Saturday night, but details were not shared. There were just hints and whispers and the knowledge that the team had made amends with Dave Keon, who was voted the greatest Leaf of all-time this week. Saturday night, the Maple Leafs announced that they were doing away with...
Rakell Re-Signs With Ducks, Kane Out Weeks, Keon Tops Leafs' List & More News
October 14th, 2016 Rakell Inks Six-Year Deal With Ducks The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed Rickard Rakell to a six-year contract, the team announced on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Ducks, but the contract pays the Swedish forward an average of $3.8 million per year, according to TSN's Bob...
