Thirty-four players have seen action for the Toronto Marlies heading into the first weekend of the new year. And despite what has been a regular turnover in personnel as a result of injuries and call-ups, the Maple Leafs’ AHL affiliate has maintained the top position in the North Division for [...]
Written By Barry Schickling A fast start to the season by the Toronto Marlies has been tempered by a generally mediocre performance during a nine-game American Hockey League road trip. In addition, the recall of Ben Scrivens to the Toronto Maple Leafs has shown that goaltender Jussi Rynnas, who at [...]
The NY Islanders have got to get their goalie situation in order. To a point I can understand the two goalie system, but only when it works. The three goalie system is something I just can’t wrap my head around. Al Montoya was named the opening day starter and he [...]
The most obvious thing from last night’s NHL action is the Flyers odd tactics agains the Lightning last night. As you can see in the video below, they Philly d-men were content with waiting in their own zone for the Lightning forwards to come and forecheck the puck. The Tampa [...]
There are two teams from Canada this season who have started off the season very well, not the Canucks or Canadiens, but the Maple Leafs and Oilers. The Edmonton Oliers have done what the Penguins did about 8 seasons ago, stock piled draft picks to build with youth. Although none [...]
The NY Rangers have been an enigma for the past ten years. On paper they should have been a powerhouse with Jagr, Messier, Bure, Lindros, Kovalev and now Richards. After a slower than expected start, they seem to have found their grove. Yes, Richards does lead the team in scoring, [...]
Last night, the Pittsburgh Penguins won their 4th straight game and 7th overall and they currently lead the NHL in points. They are doing this without superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Pens’ captain is practicing with the team, but he still has yet to play this year. Malkin [...]
The Washington Capitals have emerged as the hands down favorite early in the season and have played 7 games so far winning them all. This feat has been accomplished thanks only in part to their trio of superstars, of course I’m talking about Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom. Those three have [...]
Jackets Need Help in Goal The Columbus Blue Jackets are the only team in the NHL without a win yet this season. Rick Nash has 7 points in 7 games, Vinny Prospal has 6 in 7 as well. So what is the problem? In watching the Jackets’ latest loss last [...]
Just about two weeks into the season there are some definite surprises in both conferences: East Plus- At the top of the NE division sits the 3-0-1 Maple Leafs. This is a team few picked to even be in the race for a playoff spot, let alone contend for the [...]