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Tylers Hill's Weekly Maple Leafs Hockey Night in Canada Preview

 
I thought I would start with a ‘Fun Fact’ for this preview: Neither of the teams in this game have won the cup within the last 41 years. The Leafs won it last in 1967 and the Blackhawks won it last in 1961. Now down to the nitty gritty (yes I said ‘nitty gritty’).   Team Records :    Chicago:  8-4-5-21pts                              Toronto: 7-8-4-18pts   My Thoughts: Looking at the young skilful team that the Blackhawks now have, it may only be a matter of seasons until they snap their cup-less drought. Toews, Kane, Havlat, Campbell and Seabrook, along with two No. 1 goaltenders, make for a very strong team. However, a few names from a list of 20 may not be convincing to some people. But you see the players I listed are the ones I consider to be stars. The 'Hawks are full of depth and are a ... (link)

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