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It's so hilariously Toronto for the Maple Leafs to steal the spotlight on the first night of the year where they aren't given headline billing. Nevertheless, it's the reality of the news cycle this week, and for once, it's earned.…

Hello, and welcome back to HNIC Coast to Coast, your favourite weekly look into Canada's National Hockey League teams and what they're up to in the upcoming weekend, particularly on the flagship Hockey Night in Canada broadcast. This weekend is…

Welcome back to Coast to Coast, a look at Canada's National Hockey League teams as they enter the weekend schedule - particularly those featured on Hockey Night in Canada. This week, we've got six of the seven Canadian teams participating,…

We're back for another week of HNIC Coast To Coast, breaking down all of your favourite Canadian National Hockey League teams as the weekend nears - especially those playing their matchups on the iconic Hockey Night In Canada broadcast on…

Welcome back to HNIC Coast To Coast, a breakdown of Canada’s National Hockey League teams as they head into their respective weekends, most notably those participating in Saturday Night’s Hockey Night in Canada headliners. Last week, our theme was road trips, with five…

On Tuesday, sports digital content company Sportico released its NHL team valuations for the 2022/23 season, and despite the rest of the world dealing with the financial crunch, the Board of Governors is likely laughing to the bank. Team valuations…

Welcome back to HNIC Coast To Coast, a breakdown of Canada's National Hockey League teams as they head into their respective weekends, most notably those participating in Saturday Night's Hockey Night in Canada headliners. This week, the reoccurring theme is…

I still remember Phil Kessel's first game in Toronto. After months of speculation - first at the draft, then via offer sheets, and finally a push in the late days of the preseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs' new franchise forward,…

Welcome to HNIC Coast To Coast! It's been a while since I've done a roundup-type series, but I'm excited to bring this one to the masses. Every week, we'll take a look at the weekend's games featuring whichever of the…

The National Hockey League season is just days away from beginning, but as teams begin to aim for the 2023 Stanley Cup, odds are we haven't seen the last of the significant, offseason-like transactions before the games really start to…

As the Toronto-based "Abolish Defence" guy, these last few days have been a revelation for my obnoxious, persistent brand. The Toronto Maple Leafs have, on two separate occasions in less than a week, challenged the public eye on what positions…

Last Monday, NHL training camps began to open, and with that came the beginning of content season for the 32 local beats. Reporters had more access to players and staff again, fans were re-converging on their favourite platforms to consume,…

Late on Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Zachary Aston-Reese to a Professional Tryout Contract, or a PTO. For those who aren't as obsessive about the ins and outs of the National Hockey League, a…

One upon a time, the idea of signing your late-twenties leading scorer to a long-term contract was an absolute no-brainer in NHL circles. After all, why would you want to lose your best player in his prime? In 2022, however,…

It’s always special when you can get a Stanley Cup Final where you can argue that the two best teams, or at least two teams in the conversation, made it through to the end. The argument can certainly be made for that…

Let's have a look at the 2021 NHL Lottery Draft odds. 2021 NHL Lottery Draft Odds The NHL Draft Lottery odds ended up kicking it old school in 2021. The Buffalo Sabres, who posted the worst record in the NHL during the 2021 season, won…

If the current NHL campaign plays out as planned, the 2021-22 NHL season will comprise 82 games. If that occurs, it will be the first time since the 2018-19 NHL season that the winner of the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy will be determined by…

We are well into the second half of the NHL season. and there have been some surprising developments when it comes to the race to claim the Vezina Trophy - which is awarded annually to the best goalie in the NHL. Jack…

There is no current date for the NWHL Playoffs and the battle for the Isobel Cup to resume. The negative experience of Lake Placid likely has teams and the league rethinking how to approach a restart. Before the NWHL playoffs' suspension due…