Tag: Toronto Maple Leafs
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The Case for Alex Galchenyuk
The Colorado Avalanche recently signed unrestricted free agent and journeyman forward Alexander Galchenyuk to a Professional Try Out (PTO). Galchenyuk, the 3rd overall pick in the 2012 draft, has been shuffled around from team to team after his six-season stint with the team that drafted him, the Montreal Canadiens. Since leaving the Canadiens, Galchenyuk has…
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NHL Playoffs: First Round Predictions
Image Credit: (Perry Nelson /USA Today Sports) The NHL Playoffs are almost here and my goodness it came quick. You know what they say, there is nothing like playoff hockey. The competitive edge, the stakes, and the level of skill couldn’t be higher. So does your favorite team have what it takes? My fellow writer…
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Midseason Power Rankings
Gerry Thomas – USA Today Sports The NHL season is just a little more than halfway through, and the playoff picture is finally shoring up. While the West still has some unanswered questions, the East looks almost settled, and now it is time to look at how these playoff teams stack up. Who is the…
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Goal Tending Crisis: A look at goalie struggles amongst playoff teams ahead of the trade deadline
The Florida Panthers started the year red hot. Despite having no history of franchise success and a first-round exit last year, the Panthers became many people’s pick to make it out of the East and win the cup. They were my pick to meet Colorado in the Stanley cup finals. The Panthers had only one…
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Blown Leads or Bouncing Back: what is better for long term team success?
Nothing is more exciting than when your team is down in the latter half of a game, and they mount a miraculous comeback to win. It is all adrenaline and hope as you watch the other team’s lead shrink and their fans losing their minds on Twitter. It is very much an opposite sensation for…