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Eddie Shack

Mo Mustache for Auston Matthews Puts Him in Elite Company

November 30, 2020 by Kevin Armstrong
Auston Matthews Toronto Maple Leafs

It seems the most talked about facial hair on the Toronto Maple Leafs will survive the Movember Challenge. Auston Matthews put the fate of his face lace in fans’ hands …

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Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Auston Matthews, Eddie Shack, Pat Burns, Wendel Clark

Sabres News & Rumors: Chayka, Eichel, Shack & More

August 14, 2020July 28, 2020 by Tom Pepper
Buffalo Sabres Jack Eichel

Things are starting to settle down for the Buffalo Sabres after being in the league’s spotlight for several weeks when they made a bold decision to fire nearly their entire …

Read moreSabres News & Rumors: Chayka, Eichel, Shack & More

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column Tags Dale Hawerchuk, Eddie Shack, Jack Eichel, John Chayka

Eddie Shack Passes Away at 83

July 26, 2020 by Declan Schroeder
Eddie Shack Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL icon Eddie Shack, best-known for scoring the Stanley Cup-winning goal in 1963 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with …

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Categories News, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Eddie Shack, Top Story

Eddie Shack’s Productive Goal-den Years

August 16, 2020July 26, 2020 by Nathaniel Oliver
Eddie Shack of the New York Rangers

The hockey world has lost an icon, and the world has lost a really great guy. Eddie Shack has passed away at the age of 83. Here is an archive …

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Categories Archives, Hockey History Tags Eddie Shack, Top Story

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Eddie Shack, Blue Jackets & John Tavares

July 8, 2020 by The Old Prof

As good as the Toronto Maple Leafs have been recently, it’s been 51 years since they last won the Stanley Cup, longer than any other team. They are also second …

Read moreMaple Leafs News & Rumors: Eddie Shack, Blue Jackets & John Tavares

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs, Eddie Shack, John Tavares

Pittsburgh Penguins You Forgot About

June 13, 2020 by Nick Horwat
Steve Sullivan Penguins

To date, there have been 659 skaters and 65 goalies to play at least one game in a Pittsburgh Penguins uniform. There are the obvious ones, like Mario Lemieux or …

Read morePittsburgh Penguins You Forgot About

Categories Archives, Penguins History Tags Eddie Shack, Glen Sather, Jarome Iginla, Tim Horton

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Finally Win a Game

October 28, 2016October 27, 2016 by Rick Cole

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their first game of the young National Hockey League season last night in one of two scheduled league games. The Leafs edged the struggling Detroit …

Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Finally Win a Game

Categories Blackhawks History, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History Tags Bobby Hull, Eddie Shack, Paul Henderson, Top Story

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs, Hawks Draw First Blood

April 8, 2016 by Rick Cole

The Stanley Cup playoffs opened last night in Montreal and Chicago and went pretty much according to form. The Canadiens edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 while the Black Hawks …

Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs, Hawks Draw First Blood

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens Tags 50 Years Ago, Eddie Shack, Jean Beliveau, Ken Wharram

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Shack Shocks Wings

March 27, 2016 by Rick Cole

Money is a great motivator for Eddie Shack of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He proved last night he can also play some pretty good hockey by scoring two goals in the third …

Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Shack Shocks Wings

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags 50 Years Ago, Bobby Rousseau, Eddie Shack, Red Kelly

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big Weekend for Dick Duff

February 23, 2016 by Rick Cole

It’s been a long time coming for Dick Duff. After being traded from Toronto in 1964, and a short, but disastrous stay in New York, the veteran left winger has …

Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big Weekend for Dick Duff

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens Tags 50 Years Ago, Bobby Orr, Dick Duff, Eddie Shack, Frank Selke

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Bring Bruins Back to Earth

January 30, 2016 by Rick Cole

The lowly Boston Bruins were winners of four games in a row until last night. They came crashing back to earth with a resounding thud as a result of a …

Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Bring Bruins Back to Earth

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags 50 Years Ago, Alex Delvecchio, Bob Dillabough, Eddie Shack, Jean Beliveau

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Fans Cheer Leafs

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 by Rick Cole

The Toronto Maple Leafs put on perhaps their best performance of the season last night. And not only did they completely outclass the Montreal Canadiens by a 6-0 score, but …

Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Fans Cheer Leafs

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags 50 Years Ago, Eddie Shack, Johnny Bower
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