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Speed Won't Kill Leafs, But It Might Not Help Either
bleacherreport.com - 22 days ago
Speed Won't Kill Leafs, But It Might Not Help Either
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Ron Wilson has tried just about every coaching technique at his disposal to get the Leafs going. His latest plan? Speed. Wilson inserted John Mitchell into Toronto's "top" line, putting the fast Mitchell between the quick Jason Blake and the speedy Phil Kessel. Speed is an important strategy in hockey, but also one of the more misunderstood ones. Speed for the sake of speed doesn't mean anything in and of itself. Games are won on the number of goals scored. There are no points awarded for the ...
thestar.com - 22 days ago
Cox: Leafs blueprint for victory
— thestar.com — Brian Burke's plan finally came together Saturday night, with Phil Kessel on the scoresheet and a Monster... in net. (more) Cox: Leafs blueprint for victory

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truthandrumours.net - 25 days ago
Sportsnet record for Kessel’s debut
— truthandrumours.net — Phil Kessel’s first game with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday produced a mega audience for Rogers... Sportsnet Ontario. With Kessel, acquired from Boston Bruins in the off-season, in the Leaf lineup, the network drew 845,000 viewers for the Tampa ... (more) Sportsnet record for Kessel’s debut

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Sunday Maple Leafs Wrap Up
torontosportsmedia.com - 22 days ago
Sunday Maple Leafs Wrap Up
— torontosportsmedia.com — toronto maple leafs Sunday Maple Leafs Wrap Up Quick tour around on the night after a huge... win vs the beast, Detroit Red Wings. “I see people who I have always admired for their work within and on behalf of the union, good people who have worked ... (more) Sunday Maple Leafs Wrap Up

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PuckUpdate :: The Hockey Blog:  Darwin: ‘Hull Evolved More Than Most’

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Darwin: ‘Hull Evolved More Than Most’
PuckUpdate :: The Hockey Blog — ... really one the neat things about hockey. The game evolves (and sometimes devolves) over time. What works for one generation doesn’t work for another. The ability to evolve is what separates the good players from the great players. Brett Hull developed his wrist shot because it worked. But I have no doubt if he had played in the current era, he would have developed a mammoth slapshot that would have scared the padding out of opposing goalies. Also, my latest column on how coaches tend to put too much faith in the impact of speed is up. ...

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