Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Dave Feschuk: Zach Hyman reveals the Maple Leafs’ ‘airtight’ workout regimen — and ponders hub life in Sin City


Nothing’s for certain with the pandemic showing signs of a second wave, but Hyman can think of worse ways to resume his best NHL season than with a play-in series in Las Vegas against the Blue Jackets, Dave Feschuk writes.

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Ranking the NHL's top 20 potential UFA forwards

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

‘I need to do a better job’ — two Leafs look in the mirror on the day of George Floyd’s funeral


John Tavares and Zach Hyman add their voices to the call for social justice in a sport that’s slowly erasing a reputation for conformity and silence.

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Captain Tavares returns to the ice and breaks down the Maple Leafs’ challenge


In a conference call, John Tavares discussed what it will take to chase the Stanley Cup when the season resumes with a must-win series — and no fans in the stands.

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Tavares rejuvenated as Leafs take to ice for Phase 2 of NHL's return plan

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Lindblom, Bouwmeester, Ryan among Masterton Trophy nominees

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Perseverance. Sportsmanship. Dedication. Zach Hyman earns the Maple Leafs’ Masterton trophy nod in many ways


A 20-goal scorer after major knee surgery and a key part of the Leafs’ leadership group, Hyman is also a prolific writer of children’s books and his charity golf tournament raised $100,000 for the Hospital For Sick Children.

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Top 50 NHL players of the 24-team playoff: 20-11

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Sunday, June 7, 2020

Damien Cox: The NHL’s soft relaunch starts with some Leafs back on the ice this week


The league and players still have a long way to go before the season can resume, but the slow game makes a lot of sense for a sport that isn’t like the others, Damien Cox writes.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020