Hockey- Gary Roberts is doing for the Pens what he did for the Leafs, and Sundin has not ... Consider the alternative, Chris ... A torchy subject

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In retrospect, it doesn't seem like any coincidence. During Gary Roberts' four seasons in Toronto, the Maple Leafs played in 51 playoff games. Since he left, even though he didn't want to depart, the Leafs have played in none. The departure of Roberts, and his emergence once again in the post-season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, raises questions about the leadership abilities of Leafs ... [link]

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NHL Observations
Published 4/13/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... Everybody is too polite to make a big deal about it, but two terrible goals allowed by Martin Brodeur ended up costing New Jersey its first two games against the New York Rangers and may end up costing the Devils the series. • Here is why nice guy David Poile cannot be considered for the Maple Leafs’ vacant GM job, even though some have pushed him as a candidate: This is his ninth season in Nashville. The Preds have never won a playoff round. more NHL talk scattered about…

Burke rumors refuse to die
Published 4/13/2008 by Fraser at The Hockey Herald
via Toronto Sun: The assumption in hockey circles is that Brian Burke is all but certain to be the next GM of the Maple Leafs. That’s nice. It’s just not quite so certain at this time. The truth is, the Leafs have not yet spoken to Burke, period. And now more Burke rumours circulate, about him having interest in returning to Vancouver. The rumours, for the record, are just that, and the real Leafs interviewing, which could well involve Burke, has yet to begin

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