Posts About "John Tavares"
10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth
September 3rd, 2020 If you're reading this, you're probably already aware that hockey is the undisputed best sport on the planet. But if you really need some extra convincing, here's a list of ten things (in no particular order) that make hockey the greatest sport on Earth: 1. It's Played on a Giant Sheet of Ice Football, basketball, baseball - what...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares Trade, Prospects, Muzzin & More
August 14th, 2020 Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have been eliminated from postseason play and have left the bubble, the real fun begins. It’s that time of the season when speculations and conversations about what the team should do become constant conversations between Maple Leafs fans and hockey commentators. Related: Maple Leafs News &...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Tavares, Nylander More
August 9th, 2020 I wonder how many writers who covered Game 4 of the Columbus Blue Jackets versus Toronto Maple Leafs play-in series had started writing an article about the Maple Leafs blowing it yet again. Had the game played out as it seemed destined to, the Maple Leafs would have become the fifth team eliminated on a single day. I certainly saw a...
Islanders' 5 Greatest Games at Barclays Center
August 6th, 2020 With the current suspension of the 2019-20 NHL season, the New York Islanders' run at the Barclays Center seems to be officially over. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all games next season will be played at the Coliseum before the team's brand-new Belmont Arena will open for the 2021-22 season. Related: Best of the Islanders'...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs' Game 2 Shutout
August 5th, 2020 Two days after being shutout in the opening game of their qualifying series with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Toronto Maple Leafs turned the table and did the exact same to their play-in opponents. That is, on Tuesday night, the Maple Leafs - behind a strong performance from Frederik Andersen - took home a 3-0 victory to even the...
Top 5 Islanders Goals of All Time
August 2nd, 2020 Despite the ups and downs, the New York Islanders have had some memorable goals since their inception in 1972. From incredible comebacks to Stanley Cup-clinching performances, this franchise has provided its fans with plenty of memories from some of its most electrifying players. Here, we'll cover five of the most iconic and important...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Kerfoot, Babcock & More
July 31st, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore possible pressure on John Tavares, look at Andreas Johnsson’s return to practice, report some of the interesting surprises from the team’s exhibition game against the Montreal Canadiens, and look at where Mike Babcock will likely go fishing next. Item One:...
Islanders' Overtime Playoff Goals: Reliving All 34 of Them
July 31st, 2020 Playoff hockey always brings out some of the best moments of the season. Before the start of the 2020 playoffs, the New York Islanders have been to the postseason 25 times and have had some memorable games go into overtime. Throughout, they have some remarkable goals from some of the best players in the sport and some unlikely heroes....
3 Maple Leafs Under Some Playoff Pressure
July 29th, 2020 No matter the sport, athletes face pressure to perform well and exceed expectations, and when the postseason arrives, that’s when the real test begins. The Toronto Maple Leafs are always under a microscope. As one of the most historic franchises in the NHL, expectations are extremely high. The Stanley Cup has been said to be the...
London Knights' Top-5 Alumni
July 20th, 2020 The London Knights have been one of the most consistently successful teams in Major Junior, period. With two Memorial Cups (2005, 2016) and four OHL Championshionships in the last 15 years, the Knights know how to build a successful roster. With that, their alumni network is far-reaching, making assembling this list a difficult task....
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Hyman, Robertson & Kivihalme
July 19th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share captain John Tavares’ work during the suspension of the NHL's regular season. I’ll note the further exploits of young Nick Robertson during the training camp in place of injured Zach Hyman, and share the news that Teemu Kivihalme re-signed with the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Tavares & Mikheyev
July 18th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share what’s happening with young Nick Robertson in training camp. I’ll also talk about the health of John Tavares and note how Ilya Mikheyev has shown exponential growth during the season. Finally, I’ll talk about the rumors that there will be a change of team...
Maple Leafs in the 2022 Olympics: Could be the Best of Times or the Worst for their Fans
July 12th, 2020 As part of the Return to Play arrangement, there is a four-year extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. It includes NHLers returning to the Olympics. This creates an interesting dilemma for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGo6JBhXdI/ Remember the Jerry Seinfeld bit? “You’re actually...
