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Leafs Add Depth with Steckel
Posted on 4 Oct 2011 by Ben Fisher.
Relying on a pair of pivots with long concussion histories is risky business, so the Maple Leafs have added depth in the form of a centreman who seems to dish out concussions rather than take them. On Tuesday, the Leafs traded a 2012 4th round draft choice to the New Jersey Devils for David Steckel, a 29-year old centre who is perhaps best known as the guy that knocked out Sidney Crosby in last...
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Surprises Abound with Leafs Roster Announcements
Posted on 4 Oct 2011 by Ben Fisher.
NHL pre-season doesn’t matter? Try telling that to a handful of Leafs who have had their fortunes – and NHL candidacy – affected by the previous four weeks of training camp and were rewarded (or punished) accordingly as the club announced their opening night roster. Matt Frattin, Jake Gardiner, Carl Gunnarsson and Philippe Dupuis were among those whose September efforts paid off, while Ke...
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The Race for a Roster Spot
Posted on 7 Sep 2011 by Ben Fisher.
Here we are: about a week away from the Sept. 16 opening of Leafs’ training camp and GM Brian Burke has laid out what’s on the line. Burke acknowledged that most of the spots up front would be established heading into camp, although he opened the door to a battle for the third-line winger slot, as well as an opportunity to stay with the big club as the 13th forward. Already in place are the...
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Yip, Defense Lead Avs past Blues
Posted on 25 Jan 2011 by Adam Lanning.
It just goes to show that when the Colorado Avalanche score three or more goals, they are a difficult team to contain. The Avs broke a two-game skid against the visiting St. Louis Blues Monday night, and they did it as a team, not as individuals. Even though the Avs got the eventual win, it didn’t come easy, as it took them a while to figure out Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak. The first period w...









