Source: Damien Cox, Sportsnet.ca, October 8, 2018 WINNIPEG — It’s the eighth home opener for the Winnipeg Jets since providence smiled on hockey fans in Manitoba, freeing up an Atlanta Thrashers franchise that nobody wanted to own for a quick transfer north. After 15 years on the sidelines, the Jets were back in business in Winnipeg. Patience… Continue reading This October like no other in Winnipeg Jets history
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Maple Leafs’ Matthews reflects on Stanley Cup contender status
Source: Josh Weinstein, Sportsnet.ca, October 8, 2018 Auston Matthews’ game has taken another step forward, with five goals, three assists, and NHL Player of the Week honours after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ opening three contests of the 2018-19 season. By the looks of it, his fashion portfolio away from the rink is taking another step in the… Continue reading Maple Leafs’ Matthews reflects on Stanley Cup contender status
Is this the year the Leafs end the Stanley Cup drought?
Source: CBC Sports, October 2, 2018 Fans and organization singularly focused on the spring It’s been the summer of “JT” for starry-eyed Leafs fans, thrilled that free agent John Tavares (37G-49A-86 Pts) chose Toronto as the place to make $11 million US a season. Pretty good money for a guy who might be a second-line centre. With Tavares added to… Continue reading Is this the year the Leafs end the Stanley Cup drought?
Leafs give Toronto an emotional win, force Game 7 with Bruins
Source: Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press, April 24, 2018 3-1 victory comes hours after deadly van attack rocks city The Toronto Maple Leafs won this one for their city. Frederik Andersen made 32 saves Monday as the Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 to tie their first-round playoff series 3-3 and force Game 7. The victory… Continue reading Leafs give Toronto an emotional win, force Game 7 with Bruins