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NHL -- Calling more penalties won't fix the league's scoring issue
The days of clutch-and-grab hockey are long gone, so stricter enforcement of the rulebook isn't enough to fix the league's offensive problems.
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McIndoe: Is Patrick Marleau the next Ray Bourque?
As the Patrick Marleau trade watch continues, what can be learned from other deals involving big-name, one-team veterans? First, that Marleau likely won't be the next Ray Bourque.
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NHL - For the good of the game, it's time to bring on the bigger nets
People are bigger, goalies are better and fans need a reason to get out of their seat more often, so it's time to make a change.
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Morning 3-on-3 -- Which division will win the NHL's new All-Star Game format
The NHL has changed the way All-Star teams will be selected and compete, and in Thursday's Morning 3-on-3 we pick our own teams and the eventual winner of the new 3-on-3 tournament.
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NHL - Twitter reacts to John Buccigross calling for bigger nets
John Buccigross advocated for bigger nets in order to create more exciting hockey, and his Twitterbag filled up with plenty of opposition and a few other intriguing ideas.
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McIndoe: Legends who held on too long
As Kobe Bryant's retirement tour starts up, let's take a look at NHL legends who, like Kobe, stuck around too long, and the teams that have helped so many have their "yeah, but" seasons.
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NHL -- Minnesota Wild need to carry over momentum from big win against...
Defenseman Ryan Suter speaking up and then stepping up amid his coach's criticism could be the fuel for a much-needed rally by the underperforming Wild.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Should the Toronto Maple Leafs change their logo and...
In Monday's Morning 3-on-3, we discuss reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs will change their beloved logo and uniforms for their 100th anniversary season, and whether that's a good idea.
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Maple Leafs' old logo is best, says Hall of Famer Johnny Bower
Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Fame goaltender Johnny Bower does not want to see a drastic change to the organization's logo and sweater. "No, not re...
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NHL -- Will Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos play in Toronto next season?
Speculation is that if he doesn't get a contract extension, Steven Stamkos will sign with the Maple Leafs in the offseason, so Tuesday night's game was a different sort of homecoming.
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Three stars of the week: Gaudreau, Niemi, Bozak
From the official NHL release: GAUDREAU, NIEMI AND BOZAK NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (Dec. 28, 2015) - Calgary Flames left wing...
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NHL -- Turning points in the history of the Winter Classic
Since it began with a snow-globe atmosphere in Buffalo in 2008, the Winter Classic has produced plenty of game-changers, from dangerous hits to a record crowd to a last-second game winner.
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Burnside: Top trades of 2015
The new year is upon us, so it is time for a little reflection on trades good and bad that we thought might shape this season and what those trades have revealed thus far.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Who are the biggest All-Star snubs?
The new All-Star Game format has generated plenty of debate, which now includes players who were left out. In Thursday's Morning 3-on-3, we name the biggest snubs for this year's modified format.
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NHL -- If you won the Powerball, which NHL team would you buy?
Ignore all the current league stipulations and anything of that nature, and think about which NHL team you would want to own if you became a billionaire overnight -- and what you would do to it.
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NHL - John Buccigross talks Florida Panthers, Detroit Red Wings in...
There are questions aplenty as the season gains momentum, and John Buccigross has answers about the Panthers and Red Wings, MVP and Hobey Baker picks and more in his latest blogumn.
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Blackhawks-Maple Leafs Preview
Stingy defense has played a critical role in the Chicago Blackhawks' nine-game winning streak. That trend could very well continue considering the Toronto Maple Leafs' scoring slump.
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Patrick Kane has 1st career regular-season hat trick in Blackhawks win
Patrick Kane had three goals for his first hat trick of the season, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Friday night for their 10th straight win.
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McDonald: Original Six teams use past to guide future
Original Six teams have found important ways to keep their rich history alive by employing former players as ambassadors.
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NHL -- Pierre LeBrun's Rumblings - Darryl Sutter is the next big-name coach...
Darryl Sutter is the latest high-profile coach with contract questions, while plenty of potential free-agent players are facing uncertainty with the trade deadline just weeks away.
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