Canadian hockey publication delivering thoughtful, human stories on NHL teams, written by professors and academics who love the game.
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Is Maple Leafs Bobby McMann Really That Good?
Bobby McMann is hot right now, but is he really a star—or just a role player Leafs fans love? We break down the hype vs. reality.
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Canadian Clubs Wrestle With Trades, Contracts, and Cap Crunch
Canadian teams are on the move: Myers’ Canucks future, Leafs’ tough roster choices, and Oilers’ Jarry headache all heating up.
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Canadian Teams Morning Review – Feb. 27: Sens, Habs, Leafs, Flames & Oilers
Canadian teams were all over Thursday: Larkin OT winner, Schaefer’s rookie burst, Marchand’s early salvo, Kadri and Draisaitl shine.
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Toronto Toxicity to Swiss Serenity: ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Gauthier's Hockey Life
Maple Leafs fans know the grind. Gauthier now plays hockey in a tiny French-speaking Swiss town. No pressure, good money, real life — stars might be jealous.
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It Sure Isn’t Looking Good for Tristan Jarry in Edmonton
Jarry’s confidence is slipping, the Oilers are running out of runway, and last night showed just how fragile their season has become.
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Canucks Nikita Tolopilo Could Be Something Special
Nikita Tolopilo kept the Canucks close in OT vs. Winnipeg. Calm, sharp, and fearless—this young goalie might be something very special.
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Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Is Selke Trophy Material
Auston Matthews isn’t just scoring goals — he shut down Connor McDavid, led Team USA, and showed he’s a complete, 200-foot player.
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Canadian Teams Morning Review – Feb. 26: Leafs, Canucks, Jets & Oilers,
Canadian teams return from the Olympics with flashes of skill, but mistakes and lapses cost Toronto, Vancouver, and Edmonton big games.
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What Makar’s Olympic Mistake Exposed Wasn’t Him
If even Cale Makar makes mistakes, why are critics so obsessed with pretending Evan Bouchard should never have one?
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The Winnipeg Jets Haven't Thrown in the Towel?
The Jets look nothing like last year’s powerhouse, but Kevin Cheveldayoff says the fight isn’t over. Here’s why he still believes.
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3 Reasons the Canadiens’ Defence Is Ready for Prime Time
Montreal’s blue line is young, skilled, and ready. Here are three reasons the Canadiens’ defence could thrive in the playoffs.
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Three Reasons Matthew Tkachuk Needs to Watch His Mouth
Matthew Tkachuk’s smart, fiery, and impulsive—but sometimes that mouth of his needs a serious filter before it backfires big.
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Will Filip Hronek Be the Canucks New Captain?
Filip Hronek is emerging as the Canucks’ likely next captain—top minutes, reliable play, and earned respect point to the ‘C.’
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No Tavares and Stamkos Together on the Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs slide, Nashville surges, and the Tavares–Stamkos reunion fantasy fades for good. Fun while it lasted.
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No Chance Jonathan Toews Is Leaving the Jets
Toews slammed the door on trade rumours — full no-move, zero interest in leaving. The Jets’ vet is staying put.
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Mangiapane: A Middle-Six Fix Forward Teams Actually Need
Andrew Mangiapane might not fit in Edmonton, but he’s the kind of middle-six winger Canadian teams could actually use right now.
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Canucks Crease Shuffle After the Olympic Break
Canucks juggling goalies post-Olympics: Lankinen travelling back, Tolopilo recalled, and Koskenvuo returns to Abbotsford.
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Canadiens Slafkovský Was as Big as the Moment
Slafkovský looked like a star on the Olympic stage. Now we get to see if that spark follows him back to Montreal’s stretch run.
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One Gamble, One Goal Against: How OT Hinged on Makar
One split-second gamble in OT decided the Olympic gold. Makar misread it, USA scored, and hockey reminded us how razor-thin the margins are.
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Auston Matthews Gold Medal Game Reveals a Surprise
Auston Matthews didn’t chase highlights—he shut down Connor McDavid in the Olympic gold medal game while still scoring seven points.
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