Comparing Posterboys

Alexander Ovechkin might be a more frightening sight coming down the left wing, Sidney Crosby may be the best player in the world, Pavel...
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Do we celebrate the Leafs’ scumbags?

Matt Cooke says he's a changed man and doesn't want to hurt another player with an illegal hit. I believe him. In fact, I doubt...

On Rules, Player Ethics and Scapegoats

Ryan posted a very interesting article this morning, and it got me thinking. This isn't my response to that topic, but rather a question...

Wednesday Morning Mashup: 30 thoughts

We get a lot of Leafs content on the site.  That makes a tonne of sense given the URL.  But every once in a...

Thursday Links: A tough 2011

Despite the tragic news of yesterday's plane crash that rocked the hockey world, I'm going to try and change gears a little and keep...

Tender Years Taking A Toll

Each day we see increasingly younger sports phenoms wowing us with their performances in various sports. The age of elite athletes has dropped considerably...

A New Concept Of Justice?

Today, I'd like to talk about an issue that's been a somewhat heated topic of many discussions during the past three days. Suspensions and...

Morning Links: The Importance Of Sid

There is just something special about an athlete who transcends a normal level of skill by such a large margin that you have absolutely...

A Closer Look at the NHL’s Realignment Plans

As you no doubt aware, the NHL Governers agreed Monday night to Commissioner Gary Bettman's plan for realignment, in an effort to reduce team...

Experience Slava Kozlov, A Classy Hockey Player

On 17th of December 2011 Zagreb—s most prestigious hockey club, Medveščak Zagreb, celebrated their 50th anniversary. To mark and celebrate this event the KHL...

Phaneuf preserves NHL All Star Fan Voting’s remaining shred of dignity

In what proves the process is a huge joke, Daniel Alfredsson led fan balloting for the 2012 All Star selection followed by Jason Spezza...

Versteeg sounds off on Leafs

Few 25 year old NHL players have had careers as interesting as that of Kris Versteeg. Sure, there are guys who've done some great...

Keep an Eye on Justin Schultz

A very interesting story is beginning to develop out west. The Anaheim Ducks top prospect, defenseman Justin Schultz, has been the best blueliner in...

Season’s Final Thoughts

To this writer, this year—s Stanley Cup Finals were a treat. Not as much of a treat as seeing the Leafs win it of...

Is Luongo Florida bound?

Update from Team 1040: "Mike Gillis says still nothing imminent regarding a possible Luongo trade." Vancouver Sun's Brad Ziemer: "Gillis vague on status of Luongo...

Justin Schultz to decide his destination tomorrow

Roll the cameras. According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, we'll find out tomorrow where Justin Schultz is "taking his talents" as the former University of...

It begins…

With the rumoured initial offer from the NHL owners to the NHLPA hitting the internet last night, we have seen no shortage of freak...

NHL lockout imminent? No. We all just need more meds

Editor's Note: We're pleased to welcome Ian Dudgeon to the MLHS blogging team. Ian was one of the co-founders of McKeen's Hockey.com. He's been...

What would a luxury tax mean for the Leafs?

With NHLPA representatives set to make their counter-proposal to the NHL today, a lot of talk in the last 24 hours has centered...

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