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Leafs’ buy some time

T his will come as a disappointment to certain players with the Toronto Marlies, but their promotions to the Toronto Maple Leafs are on hold. However, the veterans on the Maple Leafs better not get too comfortable despite the big shootout win over the ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Islanders,  Toronto Maple Leafs,  Washington Capitals,  Brian Burke,  John Tavares

Leafs dig for win over Caps

T he Toronto Maple Leafs used a tremendous defensive effort and a rare show of skill in the shootout for their biggest win of the season, a 2-1 shootout squeaker over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. After the Leafs fired away at Caps ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Toronto Maple Leafs,  Washington Capitals,  Vesa Toskala,  Alexander Ovechkin,  Montreal Canadiens

Take a pill, Leafs' fans, changes are in the offing

d shoalts@globeandmail.com If most fans had their way, Brian Burke would be busy this weekend firing Ron Wilson, trading Nazem Kadri, Tyler Bozak, Luke Schenn and just about any other prospect the Toronto Maple Leafs have, and presto, they would no ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Toronto Maple Leafs,  Ron Wilson,  Luke Schenn,  Brian Burke,  Montreal Canadiens

The Stars line that shines

T he James Neal-Brad Richards-Loui Eriksson line that powers the Dallas Stars doesn’t have a name, but it does have a definite style, on and off the ice. It’s simply known as Richards’s line, which is apt since he sets the style as the centre and setup ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Tampa Bay Lightning,  Brad Richards,  Dallas Stars,  John Tortorella,  New York Islanders

Wilson won't change Leafs lineup

T oronto Maple Leafs fans anticipating a new look from their team to face the Washington Capitals on Saturday night are going to be disappointed. Head coach Ron Wilson said he is not expecting any changes following the latest pratfall by what is now the ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Washington Capitals,  Ron Wilson,  Colton Orr,  Carolina Hurricanes,  Vesa Toskala

Field of potential Coyotes owners looks pretty thin

Gary Bettman was in Phoenix the other day, spinning a few tales about the impending sale of the Coyotes. Well, impending may be stretching things a tad, as the NHL commissioner is now saying he expects the sale to be completed by the end of the hockey ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Gary Bettman,  Jerry Reinsdorf,  Chicago White Sox,  U.S. Republican Party,  Jim Balsillie

Panthers' minority owners toss a lifeline just in time

When Cliff Viner and Stu Siegel moved up from minority owners to co-general partners of the Florida Panthers, they inherited an $80-million (U.S.) debt from the previous majority owner, Alan Cohen. Sound familiar? It should, because that is the same ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pittsburgh Panthers,  Florida Panthers,  Phoenix Coyotes,  Gary Bettman,  Calgary Flames

NHL ownership shakeup in Miami

T he latest businessmen to try to make the Florida Panthers a success will be introduced today by the NHL club. Cliff Viner and Stu Siegel will step up from minority owners to co-general partners when they officially take control of the club from Alan ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Florida Panthers,  Gary Bettman,  Pittsburgh Panthers

Leaf forwards struggle

R on Wilson was asked the other night just what the trouble is with his Toronto Maple Leafs. “It's really hard to say,” the head coach said. “I don't have an answer for that. I'm sorry.” Actually, Wilson knows exactly what is wrong with his team and he ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Toronto Maple Leafs,  Tomas Kaberle,  Jason Blake,  Matt Stajan,  Alexei Ponikarovsky

A book on the Bullies

A ll diehard Philadelphia Flyers fans will want to read Orange, Black & Blue, a book written by my pal Chuck Gormley, who is the Flyers beat writer for the Camden Courier Post. It is a collection of the best stories and anecdotes about the team and ...

From DAVID SHOALTS, Globe and Mail,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Philadelphia Flyers

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