Randy Carlyle – 02/21/14
Randy Carlyle speaks with the media following the Leafs outdoor practice on Friday.
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Kessel still leading Olympic scoring, Kulemin’s early exit
Is Bozak jealous?
Canadian-born Leafs fans will have their loyalties conflicted this Friday afternoon when Team USA takes on Team Canada in the Olympic semifinals. On one hand we have Team Canada’s gold medal hopes, on the other we have Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk scoring on Carey Price. Hmmm.
Dave Bolland updates his condition
Dave Bolland speaks with the media following Thursday’s practice.
Team Canada vs. Team Latvia, Quarterfinal Games Thread
The do-or-die games for Team Canada start against an unexpected challenger in this afternoon’s quarterfinal, Team Latvia.
Phil Kessel’s hat trick vs. Slovenia
Phil Kessel has been the best hockey player on the planet since the start of 2014, leading the NHL (28pts) and now the Olympics in points. Here’s his latest divine revelation: A natural hat trick in Sunday’s game versus Slovenia.
Team Canada vs. Team Finland highlights
Canada’s possessional dominance met Finland’s energetic, trapping style in game three of the preliminary stages. Drew Doughty’s regulation and overtime goals were enough to pull out a tight 2-1 victory. Canada will take on the winner of Team Switzerland (another pesky trapping team with good goaltending) or Latvia (not likely to win) in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Team Canada vs. Team Finland Open Thread
Team Canada’s first real test comes today versus Finland.
No P.K. Subban or Martin St. Louis, Patrick Sharp draws back in.
Go Canada and Go Komarov.
Team Canada Olympic Roster & Starting Lineup
Goalies: Roberto Luongo, Carey Price, Mike Smith
Defensemen: Jay Bouwmeester, Drew Doughty, Dan Hamhuis, Duncan Keith, Alex Pietrangelo, P.K. Subban, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Shea Weber
Forwards: Jamie Benn, Patrice Bergeron, Jeff Carter, Sidney Crosby, Matt Duchene, Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Kunitz, Patrick Marleau, Rick Nash, Corey Perry, Patrick Sharp, Steven Stamkos (injured, will not play), Martin St. Louis, John Tavares, Jonathan Toews
Team Finland Olympic Roster & Starting Lineup
Goalies: Kari Lehtonen, Antti Niemi, Tuukka Rask
Defensemen: Lasse Kukkonen, Juuso Hietanen, Sami Lepistö, Olli Maatta, Sami Salo, Kimmo Timonen, Ossi Väänänen, Sami Vatanen
Forwards: Juhamatti Aaltonen, Aleksander Barkov, Valtteri Filppula (injured, will not play), Mikael Granlund, Jarkko Immonen, Jussi Jokinen, Olli Jokinen, Mikko Koivu (injured, will not play), Leo Komarov, Petri Kontiola, Lauri Korpikoski, Jori Lehterä, Antti Pihlström, Tuomo Ruutu, Sakari Salminen, Teemu Selänne
Team Canada vs Team Austria Recap
Canada forward Jeff Carter (77) scores on Austria goaltender Bernhard Starkbaum (29) during second period round robin men's hockey action at the Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Team Canada strutted to a 6-0 victory over Austria this afternoon in what was a more satiating scoreline for Canadian hockey fans.
Sochi 2014: Team Canada vs. Team Austria
Canada looks to build up some goal differential today vs. Austria after *only* beating Norway 3-1 yesterday.
Team Canada vs Team Norway Recap
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 13: Shea Weber #6 of Canada shoots the puck to score a goal in the second period against Lars Haugen #30 of Norway during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B game on day six of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 13, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
What’s the acceptable scoreline against Norway? Is 3-1 too competitive? Should we panic?
All joking aside, it was consistent dominance throughout by Team Canada. There will be some complaints about too little conversion of possession into more goals, but that’s more of a testament to Norway goaltender Lars Haugen, who stopped 35/38 shots, as well as loads of blocked shots by the Norwegians.
Sochi 2014: Team Canada vs. Team Norway – Open Thread
This morning, The Phil did a bit of this:
Credit: Bostinno
And then Phil and JvR did some of this:
Credit: Jeffler
En route to a 7-1 win over Slovakia which included a goal and two assists for Kessel and two assists for JvR.
Now it’s Team Canada’s turn to look convincing while destroying a lesser hockey nation.
PK Subban and Matt Duchene will not play; Martin St. Louis and Dan Hamhuis will be the 13th forward and 7th defenceman respectively.
Let’s go, Canada.
Team USA vs. Team Slovakia – Phil and James Do Sochi
Photo: @YakovMironov
The Maple Leafs’ dynamic ‘Murican duo takes their talents to the international stage starting this morning versus Slovakia. Word has it Joe Pavelski will center the Leafs’ wingers, comprising a line with 84 combined goals in the NHL this season. That’s Team USA’s first line whether they label it that or not.
The game starts at 7:30 a.m. EST on CBC.
Monday Mashup: Olympic Hockey
during a practice session ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at the Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 6, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Just 17 days until the next Leafs game.
- A group of Leafs will be featured on tonight’s MasterChef Canada episode.
- Why NHL coaches are worried about a Sochi hangover
Randy Carlyle doesn’t have fond memories of the aftermath of the 2010 Olympics. - Nazem Kadri didn’t wait long to escape Toronto’s winter from hell.
- Ten reasons why the Maple Leafs just might be contender sin the Eastern Conference…
From Michael Langlois at VLM. - Olympic Men’s Hockey Schedule
Here are the game listings in Eastern Standard Time. - The Canadian women take on the Finns this morning
10 a.m. EST on CBC. - Amanda Kessel ready to take women’s hockey to the next level
She scored a hat trick in 16 minutes earlier this morning versus Switzerland.
Does this look familiar?
Marlies fall 4-3 to Hamilton
The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 4-3 this afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
Randy Carlyle – VAN Post Game
Randy Carlyle addresses the media following Toronto’s 3-1 win over Vancouver at the Air Canada Centre.
Shark Club Game Day: Vancouver Canucks at Maple Leafs (6 p.m., CBC)
The Maple Leafs look to enter the Olympic Break on the right note — by beating the Vancouver Canucks for the first time since 2003.
Randy Carlyle – TBL Post Game
Randy Carlyle speaks to the media following Toronto’s 4-1 win in Tampa Bay.
Shark Club Game Day: Maple Leafs at Lightning (7:30 p.m., Leafs TV)
The Leafs are looking to redeem a lame effort in Sunrise with a better showing in Tampa.
Maple Leaf Hangout Episode #23: Leafs vs. Lightning
Thursday Mashup: Thunderbolt and lightning, very very frightening
Photo: NHLI via Getty Images
The Maple Leafs are looking for a bounce back performance in Tampa tonight. After all, these good men deserve better:
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