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Rumor Mill: Sopel On The Move?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:50:21 +0000

- There has already been much speculation into which player(s) the organization might move in order to create cap space next year because of the NHL’s ‘tagging’ rule. Brent Sopel ’s name has been brought up in rumors more then any other Blackhawk. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN suggests that the ...

ldengis posted 72 minutes ago from redrisingblog.com

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The Greatest Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltenders

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:50:00 +0000

The season has reached its quarter mark and the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to struggle. The Leafs sit in the basement of the NHL with just 4 wins and are on pace to get under 20 wins this season if there futile performances continue. The man question that has been going around Leafland th e ...

tml1967 posted 20 hours ago from tmlfanfury.blogspot.com

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Recent Trends Do Not Imply Coaching Fault To Me

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:15:09 +0000

Alright - I go away for 2 days, and look what I come back to. People are still certain Ron Wilson is a failure, and Brian Burke screwed us up for the coming decade. Despite the fact the Leafs won 2-1 in a shoot out over the Capitals, there are still some serious flaws on this club, and I ...

Pension Plan Puppets found this 9 hours ago on leafs.hockeyanalysis.com

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Another Day In Maple Leafs Coverage

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:49:30 +0000

Greetings from Seattle. Mike Zeisberger kept up the blasting of the Maple Leafs in the Toronto Sun Sunday. A few interesting takes, including his assessment of who is going to be gone when this campaign ends.. ” Then Saint Toskala came to the rescue and made it four. The same Vesa ...

Torontosportsmedia posted 12 hours ago from torontosportsmedia.com

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Leafs Ice Caps In T.O., Burke Issues Warning

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:11 +0000

With Leaf president and General Manager Brian Burke publicly issuing the warning that his charges have until Tuesday before he takes matters into his own hands, The Maple Leafs played a steady game against a road-weary Capitals club missing numerous key pieces, barely squeaking out a ...

Hockeyguy08 posted 37 hours ago from crashthecrease.com

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Toronto Sports Media Circling Maple Leafs

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:55:00 +0000

Our pals in all the major dailies took the swords out to the Maple Leafs today in collective force. Here’s a recap of the day that was in the papers: That was the cover story of the Toronto Sun today. The accompanying story by Gary Loewen, actually the best story he has ever ...

Torontosportsmedia posted 39 hours ago from torontosportsmedia.com

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It's time we held Wilson and Burke accountable

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:16:15 +0000

When are you going to be held accountable, Ron? And how about you, Brian Burke?

KK Hockey found this 2 days ago on torontosun.com

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Brian Burke’s Wearing Blue & White Tinted Glasses

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:11 +0000

At the quarter point the Maple Leafs are in the toilet. All of the sudden Brian Burke appears to be thinking his leafs are doing better than they are.

Torontosportsmedia posted 2 days ago from torontosportsmedia.com

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Defending Belichick's Fourth-Down Decision

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:06:45 +0000

New England Coach Bill Belichick is taking a lot of heat for his decision to attempt a 4th-down conversion late in the game against the Colts. Was the decision a good one?

The Mile High Report found this 7 days ago on fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com

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Ron Wilson and Brian Burke Not To Blame

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:18:28 +0000

Alright, all of this chatter over Burke and Wilson being the problem is getting a bit ridiculous. Arguing the merits of Brian Burke trading Phil Kessel for a bucket full of picks is all well and good, but it really doesn’t have much to do with the current rendition of the Leafs. The ...

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Around the Boards: Savard’s hometown discount, Burke close to making a move? Rozsival on the Move?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:28:23 +0000

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Talk about your hometown discount. The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard have been talking contract extension recently and are reportedly close to 7 year, $32 million deal. That would be a nice cap hit of $4.7 million. Most expected him to sign for around $6 - ...

Cripes posted 4 days ago from mynhltraderumors.com

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Leafs Have Limited Options

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:28 +0000

Brian Burke has been preaching accountability and threatening to waive and trade players for nearly three months now.To date, his threats have been emptier than the lower bowl at a Coyotes game and bring to mind a parent counting out-loud to a misbehaving toddler (although in fairnes, most kids ...

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30 thoughts: Jeering, cheering and why GMs love Brian Burke

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:13:49 +0000

Each week, Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman brings you his take on the world of sports.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Identity Crisis

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:56:33 +0000

Just when you thought that the Toronto Maple Leafs were coming into their own, this happens. The “this” I speak of is, of course, the brutal, embarrassing loss to the offensively-anaemic Minnesota Wild. The Leafs were handled by a score of 5-2–not a game to write home about if you are ...

TheHockeyWriter posted 11 days ago from thehockeywriters.com

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Goalies on the Hot Seat: Maple Leafs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:56 +0000

Continuing a feature we’re going to look at frequently this year, which goalies are getting the majority of starts and who’s job is in jeopardy? Green means the goalie’s job appears safe, yellow would mean they are yielding more starts to their competitor than normal, red means ...

mobilewebarchitects posted 13 days ago from dailyfaceoff.com

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Ask me about the secret to comedy

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:15:09 +0000

Phil Kessel has looked impressive so far, but with the season nearing the quarter mark and the Leafs on pace for their worst point total since the mid-1980s one has to ask - was this the right time for Burke to pull the trigger?Phil Kessel is undoubtedly an offensive threat with a wrist shot ...

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Leafs making a pitch for outdoor game in Toronto

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:46:11 +0000

Brian Burke was pushing for an outdoor game in Toronto at BMO field earlier today to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The Maple Leafs have yet to be involved in an outdoor game to date. Toronto Maple Leafs’ president and general manager Brian Burke took NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman on ...

Hockeyguy08 posted 13 days ago from crashthecrease.com

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Whispers heard on possible Giguere trade

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:00:33 +0000

For those that missed it in print or online, Register columnist Randy Youngman reports that there have been preliminary discussions between the Ducks and Toronto involving a possible trade that would send goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere to the Maple Leafs. jiggy The Maple Leafs would like ...

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