http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WJfy-jTwkZk/T8VVX-9q5mI/AAAAAAAAAO0/CzJmOUFh9rw/s320/luongo+glove+save.jpgRoberto Luongo may no longer be a Vancouver Canuck by the start of next season PHOTO: nhl.comFollowing a season where the Leafs found themselves free falling from a playoff spot to a top 5 draft pick, largely due to inconsistent play in the defensive zone and sub-par goaltending, many fans and members of the media are looking for change. One name that has been rumoured to be on the move this off-s
Roberto Luongo may no longer be a Vancouver Canuck by the start of next season PHOTO: nhl.comFollowing a season where the Leafs found themselves free falling from a playoff spot to a top 5 draft pick, largely due to inconsistent play in the defensive zone and sub-par goaltending, many fans and members of the media are looking for change. One name that has been rumoured to be on the move this off-season is Vancouver Canucks goalie, Roberto Luongo. Luongo has played his last six seasons in Vancou
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8r2FlD_kQyY/T7asIIqsA2I/AAAAAAAAAOA/MpyPdOXjsNE/s320/ray+whitney.jpgRay Whitney, #13 Phoenix Coyotes PHOTO: nhl.com So we all know who Ray Whitney is, and we all are finally realizing that he is good, but how good is he? Whitney was a name that was seldom mentioned even just a few years ago. Somehow he has managed to remain one of the most underrated players in the NHL over the last decade or so, and despite the fact that he is 40 years old, he is still putting up great
Ray Whitney, #13 Phoenix CoyotesPHOTO: nhl.com So we all know who Ray Whitney is, and we all are finally realizing that he is good, but how good is he? Whitney was a name that was seldom mentioned even just a few years ago. Somehow he has managed to remain one of the most underrated players in the NHL over the last decade or so, and despite the fact that he is 40 years old, he is still putting up great numbers late in his career. Success in hockey came early for the Canadian-born Whitney. In h
Ray Whitney, #13 Phoenix Coyotes PHOTO: nhl.com So we all know who Ray Whitney is, and we all are finally realizing that he is good, but how good is he? Whitney was a name that was seldom mentioned even just a few years ago. Somehow he has managed to remain one of the most underrated players in the NHL over the last decade or so, and despite the fact that he is 40 years old, he is still putting up great numbers late in his career. Success in hockey came early for the Canadian-born Whitney. In h
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EkD9tN5wTqQ/T6nK79Hk_JI/AAAAAAAAANw/Rtd_XD-im30/s320/bryzgalov+picks+puck+out+of+net.pngIlya Bryzgalov pulls the puck out of his net as the Flyers face elimination in the playoffs PHOTO: NHL.comWhen Paul Holmgren, the GM of the Philadelphia Flyers, acquired Ilya Bryzgalov, he thought all of the goaltending issues that plagued the team over the past few years were a thing of the past. But as time has shown, not only is there still have a ton of issues, but they are also
Ilya Bryzgalov pulls the puck out of his net as the Flyers face elimination in the playoffs PHOTO: NHL.comWhen Paul Holmgren, the GM of the Philadelphia Flyers, acquired Ilya Bryzgalov, he thought all of the goaltending issues that plagued the team over the past few years were a thing of the past. But as time has shown, not only is there still have a ton of issues, but they are also shedding quite a bit of salary towards their goalies, mainly Bryzgalov, whereas in the past that wasn't the case.
Ilya Bryzgalov pulls the puck out of his net as the Flyersface elimination in the playoffs PHOTO: NHL.com When Paul Holmgren, the GM of the Philadelphia Flyers, acquired Ilya Bryzgalov, he thought all of the goaltending issues that plagued the team over the past few years were a thing of the past. But as time has shown, not only is there still have a ton of issues, but they are also shedding quite a bit of salary towards their goalies, mainly Bryzgalov, whereas in the past that wasn't the case.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6p3Pzdvw3Ds/T6NnjMWAuEI/AAAAAAAAANk/ZEyZecFXqZQ/s320/weber+smashes+zetterberg+head+into+glass.pngShea Weber smashes Henrik Zetterberg's face into the glass twice PHOTO: TMLHockey Brenden Shanahan is in charge of administering discipline to NHL players whose actions are not within the rules of the NHL and thus warrant punishment. The punishment is usually a fine, suspension or both. Let us look at his role administering suspensions and fines thus far in the playoffs. T
Shea Weber smashes Henrik Zetterberg's face into the glass twice PHOTO: TMLHockey Brenden Shanahan is in charge of administering discipline to NHL players whose actions are not within the rules of the NHL and thus warrant punishment. The punishment is usually a fine, suspension or both. Let us look at his role administering suspensions and fines thus far in the playoffs. Things started off really bumpy when Shanahan chose only to give Shea Weber a $2500 fine for his attack on Henrik Zetterberg
Shea Weber smashes Henrik Zetterberg's face intothe glass twice PHOTO: TMLHockey Brenden Shanahan is in charge of administering discipline to NHL players whose actions are not within the rules of the NHL and thus warrant punishment. The punishment is usually a fine, suspension or both. Let us look at his role administering suspensions and fines thus far in the playoffs. Things started off really bumpy when Shanahan chose only to give Shea Weber a $2500 fine for his attack on Henrik Zetterberg i
Crawford lets the puck slide past him in overtime and the Blackhawks lose in another tight game with the Coyotes PHOTO: nhl.com So, we've made it to the halfway point of the first round of the playoffs, and it has been rather eventful when compared to previous years. Here is my breakdown of each series this far. VANCOUVER CANUCKS vs LOS ANGELES KINGS The Canucks finished this season with the best record in the NHL, which earns them the President's trophy, but things didn't quite go their way ear
Crawford lets the puck slide past him in overtime and the Blackhawks lose in another tight game with the Coyotes PHOTO: nhl.comSo, we've made it to the halfway point of the first round of the playoffs, and it has been rather eventful when compared to previous years. Here is my breakdown of each series this far. VANCOUVER CANUCKS vs LOS ANGELES KINGS The Canucks finished this season with the best record in the NHL, which earns them the President's trophy, but things didn't quite go their way
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KbewvzV2Gt0/T5GHYQSm8JI/AAAAAAAAANU/ZNxJabTov7U/s320/crawford+lets+the+puck+slide+past+him.jpgCrawford lets the puck slide past him in overtime and the Blackhawks lose in another tight game with the Coyotes PHOTO: nhl.comSo, we've made it to the halfway point of the first round of the playoffs, and it has been rather eventful when compared to previous years. Here is my breakdown of each series this far. VANCOUVER CANUCKS vs LOS ANGELES KINGS The Canucks finished th
Leafs are dominated by the Flyers PHOTO: mapleleafs.com The Toronto Maple Leafs suffer yet another humiliating loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers and all is lost for many Leaf fans. While some fans are calling for General Manager Brian Burke to be fired, others are calling the Leafs the worst team in the league. The harsh words and opinions may simply be the aftermath of another disappointing season, which showcased a rather significant debacle. Regardless of anything, the fact of the
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yQX5XMYHvRk/T3agqYk_z2I/AAAAAAAAANM/m8mXhfcqM2c/s320/leafs+flyers.jpgLeafs are dominated by the Flyers PHOTO: mapleleafs.com The Toronto Maple Leafs suffer yet another humiliating loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers and all is lost for many Leaf fans. While some fans are calling for General Manager Brian Burke to be fired, others are calling the Leafs the worst team in the league. The harsh words and opinions may simply be the aftermath of another disappointin
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffer yet another humiliating loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers and all is lost for many Leaf fans. While some fans are calling for General Manager Brian Burke to be fired, others are calling the Leafs the worst team in the league.
The harsh words and opinions may simply be the aftermath of another disappointing season, which showcased a rather significant debacle. Regardless of anything, the fact of the matter is that the Leafs haven't appeared in the playof
James Reimer and Phil Kessel celebrate after their victory PHOTO: mapleleafs.comQuite possibly one of the worst collapses in recent memory is that of the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Two months ago the Leafs were in a respectable playoff position with hopes of playing in the post-season for the first time in almost a decade. However, a monumental collapse in February, that has continued into March as well, has left the Leafs stranded far from a playoff spot as they currently sit seventh last
James Reimer and Phil Kessel celebrate after their victoryPHOTO: mapleleafs.com Quite possibly one of the worst collapses in recent memory is that of the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Two months ago the Leafs were in a respectable playoff position with hopes of playing in the post-season for the first time in almost a decade. However, a monumental collapse in February, that has continued into March as well, has left the Leafs stranded far from a playoff spot as they currently sit seventh last
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DSK6m08WtZw/T2O_WJGk2-I/AAAAAAAAAM8/FAMqUTKEAA4/s320/reimer+and+kessel+celebrate.jpgJames Reimer and Phil Kessel celebrate after their victory PHOTO: mapleleafs.comQuite possibly one of the worst collapses in recent memory is that of the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Two months ago the Leafs were in a respectable playoff position with hopes of playing in the post-season for the first time in almost a decade. However, a monumental collapse in February, that has contin
So, I haven't put anything new up in about a week. If you want a Leafs update, they haven't scored in two games and I keep falling asleep while my TV is still on. I decided to make a list of some of my favourite posts and some of the most viewed posts on my blog, if you haven't checked them out before, give them a look... They are sorted from oldest to newest. Fifteen Ways To Become An Elite Hockey Player Defensive Mistakes and Coaching Errors - Leafs Lose Again Eric Staal and the Maple Lea
So, I haven't put anything new up in about a week. If you want a Leafs update, they haven't scored in two games and I keep falling asleep while my TV is still on. I decided to make a list of some of my favourite posts and some of the most viewed posts on my blog, if you haven't checked them out before, give them a look... They are sorted from oldest to newest. Fifteen Ways To Become An Elite Hockey Player Defensive Mistakes and Coaching Errors - Leafs Lose Again Eric Staal and the Maple Lea
So, I haven't put anything new up in about a week. If you want a Leafs update, they haven't scored in two games and I keep falling asleep while my TV is still on.
I decided to make a list of some of my favourite posts and some of the most viewed posts on my blog, if you haven't checked them out before, give them a look...
They are sorted from oldest to newest.
Fifteen Ways To Become An Elite Hockey Player
Defensive Mistakes and Coaching Errors - Leafs Lose Again
Eric Staal and the Maple Lea
Bruins celebrate second period goal vs Leafs PHOTO: mapleleafs.comThe Toronto Maple Leafs were host to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night in search of a win to revive their playoff aspirations, but things didn't go their way. As has been the tradition in the past, the Bruins dominated the majority of the game, especially the second period. The Leafs would lose the game by a score of 5-4. Toronto scored first and stayed in the game early, as the both teams bounced goals back and forth. The momen
Bruins celebrate second period goal vs LeafsPHOTO: mapleleafs.com The Toronto Maple Leafs were host to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night in search of a win to revive their playoff aspirations, but things didn't go their way. As has been the tradition in the past, the Bruins dominated the majority of the game, especially the second period. The Leafs would lose the game by a score of 5-4.Toronto scored first and stayed in the game early, as the both teams bounced goals back and forth. The momentu
