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Kessel: ‘I love Toronto. I want to be here’ – The Globe and Mail

Posted on February 7, 2011 by CDNHockeyFAN

Kessel: ‘I love Toronto. I want to be here’ – The Globe and Mail.

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It’s Time for Ron Wilson to Go!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

Globe and Mail’s Jeff Blair hit the nail on the head with this article: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/jeff-blair/its-time-for-ron-wilson-to-go/article1825083/ Sure, fans and foes have been after BB to fire his old buddy ever since he got here. Wilson is not well-liked by anyone that … Continue reading →

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Leafs Finaaly Score…but lose Phaneuf

Posted on November 3, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

Well, the Leafs finally scored a goal (2 actually) but continued to play uninspiried hockey. Yes, they are getting shots but the speed and intensity so evident in the first two weeks is missing. Worse, Phaneuf looks to be gone … Continue reading →

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Are Goalies Really That Important?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

Eric Duhatschek makes a compelling argument in favour of using non-elite goaltending – ideally having a pair of equally matched tenders compete for starts every game. His theory (backed up by recent history) is that in a salary-cap world, money … Continue reading →

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Can Roberto Luongo Change?

Posted on October 6, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

by Matthew Sekeres – The Globe and Mail For more than a decade, Roberto Luongo did things his way and became one of the premier puck-stoppers in the NHL. But after two consecutive playoff disappointments and an uneven 2009-10 season, … Continue reading →

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The 2 Sides of Dion Phaneuf

Posted on October 6, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

by James Mirtle – The Globe and Mail Dion Phaneuf arrived in Toronto in February with a lot of baggage for a 24-year-old NHL player. Unpopular with the media in Calgary. … Rumours of friction with Flames teammates Robyn Regehr … Continue reading →

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Check out Spector’s predictions for this season

Posted on October 4, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

Check out Spector’s predictions for this season: http://ow.ly/2Om4E

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Flames skate away from Oilers

Posted on October 2, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

Flames skate away from Oilers.

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Leafs torched by Red Wings – thestar.com

Posted on October 2, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

In his final pre-season audition, Nazem Kadri failed to impress as the Red Wings rolled over the Leafs easily. No surprise then that he will find himself starting the season with the Marlies. While many in Leaf Nation will declare … Continue reading →

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Pre-season crunch time – The Globe and Mail

Posted on October 2, 2010 by CDNHockeyFAN

The obvious cuts (walk-ons, try-outs, farm-hands) have already been made by most teams…now comes the real pre-season crunch time. This is when the serious decisions are made…keep the aging veteran for his steadying locker-room presence or keep that hot, young … Continue reading →

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