Jeff Veillette

Jeff Veillette

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Based out of Toronto, Ontario, Jeff Veillette has been in the sports writing industry for over half of his life. While primarily focused on hockey at all high levels, Veillette also brings knowledge on all the major North American team sports, plus a few individual and global ones as well. His work over the years has been featured on just about every mainstream Canadian media platform.

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe #22 looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Scotiabank Arena on November 21, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Leafs Focus On The Short Term With Long Term McCabe Extension

2024/10/28

While it only seemed like a matter of time before the Toronto Maple Leafs locked defenceman Jake McCabe into a contract extension, the two sides…

MLS Cup Gameday Odds (Oct. 27) – LAFC vs. Whitecaps Predictions

2024/10/27

And then there was one. Following the wildcard rounds in MLS Cup action, just one Canadian team remains alive in their quest to be the…

Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms-up before facing the St.Lous Blues at the Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

HNIC Coast To Coast: Will The Real Maple Leafs Please Stand Up?

2024/10/25

Teams across the National Hockey League are back in full swing, with the league's 32 teams beginning to settle into their expected positions across the…

Alphonso Davies left-back of Bayern Munich and Canada and Raphinha right winger of Barcelona and Brazil compete for the ball during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern München at Spotify Camp Nou on October 26, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

UEFA Champions League Soccer Gameday Odds (Oct. 23) – Canadian Talent At Forefront Of Today’s Matches

2024/10/23

The second half of Matchday 3 in UEFA Champions League Action takes place this afternoon, following a Tuesday with a lot of action but not…

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, at Wembley stadium, in London, on June 1, 2024.

UEFA Champions League Soccer Gameday Odds (Oct 22) – Madrid, Dortmund Headline Schedule In ’24 Finals Rematch

2024/10/22

Eighteen teams head into the pitch on Tuesday for Matchday 3 of Champions League action. Many are still getting adjusted to the league's new format…

Montreal forward Josef Martinez (17) reacts after scoring a second-half goal during the MLS match between CF Montreal and Atlanta United FC on October 2nd, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

2024 MLS Cup Odds: Vancouver, Montreal Look For Cinderella Runs

2024/10/20

Saturday marked the dramatic end to the 2024 MLS regular season, in a tradition known as "Decision Day." 28 of the league's 29 teams were…

Jonathan Huberdeau #10 and teammates of the Calgary Flames celebrate a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Scotiabank Saddledome on October 12, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta.

HNIC Coast To Coast: Huberdeau, Flames Hope To Build On Surprising Start

2024/10/18

It's been a jam-packed second full week of action across the National Hockey League, and Canada's seven teams are no exception. Already, we've seen some…

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees watches his two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2024 in New York City.

MLB Odds: Yankees, Dodgers Co-Favourites In World Series Futures Heading Into Championship Series Doubleheader Thursday

2024/10/17

We're a few days into the American and National League Championship Series (ALCS & NLCS) in Major League Baseball, and while hopes were high for…

Jonathan David of Canada celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 third place match between Uruguay and Canada at Bank of America Stadium on July 13, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CSB Soccer Gameday Odds (Oct. 15) – Panama vs. Canada Predictions

2024/10/15

The Canadian men's national soccer team is back on the friendly circuit on Tuesday night, as they host fellow CONCACAF opponent Panama for the third…

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides safely into home plate against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 09, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Betting Markets Favour Mega-Market Spectacular In World Series

2024/10/13

The MLB Divisional Series are now behind us, wrapped up on Saturday with an explosive 7-3 win by the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of…

Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers and Connor Bedard #98 of the Chicago Blackhawks skate during the game at Rogers Place on December 12, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

HNIC Coast To Coast: Superstars Out On Opening Saturday

2024/10/11

We're back! Every Friday for the past two seasons, we at Canada Sports Betting have taken a trip around the Great White North to get…

Linus Ullmark #35 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of a preseason game at Canadian Tire Centre on October 05, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

How The Linus Ullmark Extension Impacts the Ottawa Senators

2024/10/09

While the Ottawa Senators are the only one of the seven Canadian NHL teams to not be in action Wednesday night, fans of the team…

Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs clears the puck against Cole Caufield #22 of the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on April 9, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Three NHL Player Props To Play (Oct. 9): Target This Montreal Sniper To Find The Back Of The Net

2024/10/09

While the National Hockey League season officially kicked off last week in Prague, yesterday felt like a more official return to action, with three games…

Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates in the second period of the game against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 9, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.

What Would A Successful Season Look Like For Mitch Marner?

2024/10/08

The Toronto Maple Leafs have wrapped up their preseason and dive straight into the real deal on Wednesday night, taking on the Montreal Canadiens at…

Nico Hischier #13 and Jesper Bratt #63 of the New Jersey Devils interact during warm-ups before facing the Buffalo Sabres at the 2024 NHL Global Series Czechia on October 05, 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Are the New Jersey Devils This Year’s NHL Futures Darlings?

2024/10/06

The National Hockey League season is officially underway, sort of. Most of the league is technically still wrapping up their preseason, but for the New…

Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres reaches for the puck against Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils during an NHL game on March 24, 2023 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

NHL Betting Preview (Oct 4): Devils vs. Sabres Predictions

2024/10/03

The National Hockey League is back! Sort of. Most of the league's 32 teams still have a few preseason games to go before getting their…

Joseph Woll #60 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates prior to the game against the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 2, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Which NHL Goalies Will Start On Opening Night? You Can Bet On It!

2024/10/01

In what feels like no time at all, the National Hockey League is just a few days away from its opening night, with the Buffalo…

Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins at Ball Arena on December 7, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

How To Approach Your NHL Norris Trophy Handicapping

2024/09/29

Over the past few weeks, we've touched on a few of the National Hockey League's most prestigious individual awards and the process behind winning them,…

Arturs Silovs #31 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a save during the second period in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena on May 20, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Three Canadian NHL Preseason Games To Watch This Weekend

2024/09/27

The National Hockey League preseason is well underway, and with that comes plenty of options for getting yourselves tuned back into the action! For Canadian…

Quinn Hughes #43 of the Vancouver Canucks checks Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena on May 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

2024/25 NHL Points, Standings, Cup Futures Preview: Pacific Division

2024/09/23

We're just a few weeks away from the start of the 2024/25 National Hockey League season, with rookie tournaments already starting, preseason action beginning next…