TORONTO – Jakob Chychrun is feeling a lot more comfortable after a whirlwind end to last season. That’s great news for both the defenceman — and a franchise looking to finally break through in the Eastern Conference. Chychrun scored is second goal of the night at 3:48 of overtime Monday …
Read More »Stutzle scores twice as Senators down Maple Leafs
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg says he feels good after returning from two major knee surgeries. His play would seem to back up his words. Forsberg made 35 saves in a tightly contested game as the Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 Sunday in the pre-season opener for both …
Read More »Nylander’s contract, position a focus at camp
TORONTO – William Nylander was in the middle of it all. The Maple Leafs forward received lots of attention — camera operators, photographers and reporters dissecting his every move — on the ice as he started what’s expected to be a long audition at centre. Nylander was again the focus …
Read More »Maple Leafs ready to roll after busy off-season
TORONTO – Brad Treliving wasn’t on the hunt for a new job. His wife, however, was starting to nudge him in that direction after he parted ways with the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons as general manager. “When you’re in this for a while … you talk to …
Read More »‘We all want to be Winnipeg Jets:’ Bowness says rift with players is over – Winnipeg
Rick Bowness has moved on from facing criticism by some Winnipeg Jets at the end of his first season as head coach. On the eve of his second training camp Wednesday, Bowness told reporters he spoke to players over the summer about comments made after the team was eliminated in …
Read More »Former Jets captain Andrew Ladd announces retirement – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size NHL training camps are now less than two weeks away, but a former Winnipeg Jets captain has decided to call it quits. Forward Andrew Ladd announced his retirement on social media on Sunday at the age of 37 after an injury kept …
Read More »Toronto Maple Leafs sign Max Domi, son of former fan favourite – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Max Domi to a one-year, US$3-million contract on Monday. Domi, 28, had 20 goals and 36 assists in 80 games split between the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars last season. In 19 playoff games …
Read More »Senators and Panthers, Leafs and Sabres announced as NHL pre-season games for Kraft Hockeyville
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The National Hockey League Players’ Association is announcing the pre-season matchup dates for the two most recent winners of the annual Kraft Hockeyville competition. The national contest recognizes communities committed to the sport of ice hockey, offering $250,000 to the winner for …
Read More »Game 4: Toronto Maple Leafs down Panthers to avoid sweep
The Maple Leafs entered Wednesday with their backs firmly pressed against the wall. Sheldon Keefe’s team responded with what he described as their best effort of the season — one peppered with desperation and urgency — to keep its flicking hopes alive. It was only one night, but Toronto isn’t …
Read More »Leafs erase 3-goal deficit with 5-4 OT win over Lightning
Alexander Kerfoot scored on a power play at 4:14 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs roared back from a 4-1 deficit in the third period to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Monday and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. With Mikaeil Sergachev in the penalty box …
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