http://www.thehockeynews.com The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. en 2007 Medias Transcontinental Fri, 09 May 2008 12:10:09 -0400 60 http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/design/logo_thn_print.gif http://www.thehockeynews.com/ http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15885-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Spin-me-baby-spin-me.html 2008-05-08 14:30:57 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog If the spin coming out of Bay Front gains any more momentum, the cyclone effect it produces may turn downtown Toronto into the Canadian version of the Windy City. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15845-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Leafs-fire-Maurice-Brunnstrom-and-Marlies.html 2008-05-07 11:08:35 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Leafs Fire Paul Maurice TSN is reporting on the website that the Maple Leafs have fired head coach Paul Maurice.  In addition, Randy Ladoucer has been let go. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15747-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Pogge-not-starting-doesnt-hinder-development.html 2008-05-02 15:45:25 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog The Toronto Maple Leafs signed the little bulldog from the Oshawa Generals to an Amateur Tryout and should see duty with the Marlies in the quest for the AHL Calder Cup. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15648-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Marlies-Win-Game-7-set-for-Round-2-against-Crunch.html 2008-04-29 09:08:09 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Standing in the Toronto Marlies dressing room after winning Game 7, the normal odors of sweat and equipment were drowned out by another potent aroma. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15561-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Raptors-fans-take-note-of-Montreal-and-make-noise.html 2008-04-25 14:23:17 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Don Cherry pointed out on CBC during the intermission into overtime how the Montreal crowd wasn't as inspired as it had been in the opening round, while video of less than enthusiastic fans sitting in their seats, twiddled with Blackberries and generally didn't have the same intensity. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15513-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Round-2-Predictions.html 2008-04-24 12:05:11 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog The analysis has been done to death and I just want the second round to start.  So, my predictions for the second round: EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal vs Philadelphia A very even match up, somewhat dependant on special teams. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15429-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Burke-and-Brunnstrom-and-Boston-Oh-My.html 2008-04-21 16:22:57 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog The chatter is picking up, which probably happened, oh, a little less than three minutes left in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarter Finals between the Anaheim Ducks and Dallas Stars. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15130-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Marlies-Swedes-and-Czechs-get-reinforcements.html 2008-04-11 11:25:02 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman, Anton Stralman, will not be joining the Toronto Marlies as they emabark on their postseason run to the Calder Cup Championships. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15028-Maple-Leafs-blog-Leafs-and-Habs-fans-rejoice.html 2008-04-07 22:24:47 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Maple Leafs and Montreal fans should be licking their chops at what transpired with Tampa Bay Lightning winning the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday night. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14998-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Awards-and-Predictions.html 2008-04-07 13:18:56 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Using the NHL Awards categories, I decided to issue my own awards to the Maple Leafs for this dismal season.  These are the winners.  Below the awards are my predictions for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14934-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Macleans-knows-Why-the-Leafs-stink.html 2008-04-04 16:59:13 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Congratulations to Macleans for providing Leafs Nation the answers as to 'Why the Leafs Stink' in a 3,000-word article.  The publication claims an allegiance of a fan base for the 'monopoly' that is Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14854-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Leafs-can-send-Senators-golfing.html 2008-04-02 12:10:19 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Back on October 3, 2007, the Maple Leafs began a roller coaster season, rife with drama, conjecture and hope. So too did their season-opening opponents, the Ottawa Senators. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14785-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Jason-Blake-retrospect-to-selfishness.html 2008-03-31 12:00:13 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog It's not difficult to gauge what $4 million buys you on the free agent market.  For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it's 15 goals and 50 points, the worst output in goals since the 2001-02 season, Jason Blake's first full season in NHL threads. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14720-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Maurice-walking-the-plank.html 2008-03-28 15:34:00 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Here we are.  Ready to start the golfing season early for a third consecutive season, while the weather isn’t conforming to the plans. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14681-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Take-a-seat-Vesa.html 2008-03-27 14:49:32 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Hit the showers, Vesa, and take your seat on the bench.  You've given it your all, now it's time for a rest. Yeah, yeah ... we know, you were named the NHL's second star for the week ending March 23. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14611-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Broken-Bs-and-better-power-play.html 2008-03-25 13:58:15 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog By a stroke of some divine intervention, Boston Bruins pivot Marc Savard will not suit up for the next two games after getting cracked on his back by a cross-check against Montreal on Saturday night. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14576-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Playoffs-in-Toronto-Yes.html 2008-03-24 13:38:50 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Yes, you read that right.  Toronto will have playoffs. While the Maple Leafs continue this incredible run to secure a final postseason spot, their farm club, the Toronto Marlies, courtesy of a 3-1 win on Saturday night over provincial rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs clinched a playoff spot. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14548-Maple-Leafs-blog-Sweet-Redemption.html 2008-03-22 16:46:29 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog It was sweet redemption in a dubious postseason run. Toronto redeemed a 6-2 loss a week ago, where a 4-1 score stood up this time.     Buffalo came from behind earlier this week rattling off a five-goal barrage overcoming a 4-1 deficit to Tampa Bay, to win 7-4. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14464-Maple-Leafs-Blog-From-the-net-out.html 2008-03-19 14:15:54 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Despite giving up one of the NHL's longest goals - and making me laugh so hard I nearly lost control of bodily functions - it's clear that 30-year-old netminder, Vesa Toskala has proven his mettle as a number one goaltender. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14423-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Foster-finds-a-home.html 2008-03-18 11:29:35 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Just a quick note for the skinny on Alex Foster: Makes his NHL debut tonight with the Buds in Long Island, possibly in a third or fourth line role, somewhere in the range of 5-8 minutes. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14396-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Mats-and-Nik-nogos-on-Island.html 2008-03-17 13:07:50 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog If losing to the Sabres wasn't enough of a setback for the blue and white, Mats Sundin (groin tear) and Nik Antropov (knee), will miss Tuesday's tilt against the Islanders, further dwindling the already gloomy forecast of a playoff spot in the disastrous 2007-08 campaign. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14333-Maple-Leafs-Blog-No-Mats-no-problem.html 2008-03-14 16:54:30 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Does losing captain and leading scorer, Mats Sundin (72-32-45-77) to injury cripple the Leafs chances of playing past the second week of April? If the task at hand - making the postseason - wasn't daunting enough, losing their captain could be the biggest detriment to their attempt at a spot at the dance. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14277-Maple-Leafs-blog-The-saga-continues.html 2008-03-13 11:44:17 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog The Leafs earned their four points against the Flyers in the home-and-home to stay a handful of points behind the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14216-Maple-Leafs-Blog-How-to-kill-a-power-play.html 2008-03-11 17:11:42 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Powerplay Statistics Post Lockout 2005-06 2nd overall Power play (107PPG on 501 PPopp - 21.4-percent) 62 games with five or more power plays (30-27-5) 2-11-1 record with 0 PPG with over 5 opportunities Five losses with 0 PPG and a 1 goal differential (27 opp) 26 multiple power play goal games (21-4-1) 2006-07 16th overall Power play (71PPG on 401 PPopp - 16. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14172-Maple-Leafs-Blog-The-40year-synopsis.html 2008-03-10 10:45:28 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog It’s easy to view this franchise’s mediocrity and say that they have been just as bad for a 40-year span, but that isn’t entirely the case.