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Marlies Sign Defenseman Joe Ryan

by on December 13, 2008- 11 Comments

"Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed defenceman Joe Ryan to a professional try-out contract. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Ryan, 21, is in his first professional season with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. In 20 games this season with the Cyclones, he’s collected seven points (one goal, six assists) and 31 penalty minutes. The 6’1, 204-pound defenceman ranks second (tie) on the club’s defence with six assists."
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Picking apart Brian’s Brain: Key Quotes

by on November 30, 2008- 5 Comments

Today was the long-awaited day when Brian Burke was finally introduced to the Toronto media and fanbase. Highlighted below are several important quotes that stuck out to me as I listened to Burke outline his plans for building a championship calibre team here in the capital of the Hockey Universe: [more…]

Maple Leafs Top 20 Prospects, #5-8: Fall 2008

by on October 7, 2008- 343 Comments

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#5 - C Jiri Tlusty, 20, Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Drafted: 1st round, 13th overall in 2006

Strengths: Strong skater with good acceleration. Quick hands, a great shot and excellent offensive instincts. Complete player who can bang a bit, and provides a developing two-way game. Possesses some gamebreaking ability. [more…]