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It's Brian Burke Day

Last week, the Maple Leafs celebrated the career of Wendel Clark with his very own night as an honouree. Today, a new era begins with Brian Burke Day. The team's new GM will be unveiled here at 2 p.m. in a press conference at the Air Canada Centre, and ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, SB Nation,  29 Nov 2008

The NHL by nationality: 52 per cent Canadian

Here's another stats breakdown I like to run every season: A look at which countries NHLers come from in a given season (based on birthplace). The basics are that, with 768 players having appeared in a game so far this season, 52.0 per cent of the NHL ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, SB Nation,  26 Nov 2008

Japers' Rink joins SBN

More fun from our corner of the blogosphere. I'm very excited to announce the relaunch of under the SB Nation banner, as J.P. has signed on to join our little group as the blog of the Washington Capitals. Needless to say, this is big, big news for SBN ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, SB Nation,  26 Nov 2008

Problems between the pipes

There were question marks galore when the Toronto Maple Leafs opened the 2008-09 regular season, and for the most part, they centred around the holes up front and a back end that was relying on 18-year-old Luke Schenn for big minutes. As it turns out, ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, Globe and Mail,  25 Nov 2008

Laval changing CIS landscape

HAMILTON Glen Constantin had a big grin as he surveyed a familiar scene on Saturday night, watching his team, the Laval Rouge et Or, parade the Vanier Cup around snowy Ivor Wynne Stadium. The win marks his fourth national title in eight years as a head ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, Globe and Mail,  23 Nov 2008

Laval looks to continue reign

It's been 13 years since the once-vaunted Western Mustangs last appeared in the Vanier Cup and while they were away, a new dynasty rose up and took roost in the Laval Rouge et Or. And while historically Western has always enjoyed the status of ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, Globe and Mail,  21 Nov 2008

Lightning fire Barry Melrose

The Lightning have just fired head coach Barry Melrose, waiting until 4:30 p.m. on Friday to announce the move. Rick Tocchet has been named coach. Melrose had a 5-7-4 record this season. "This was a tough decision to make," Lightning GM Brian Lawton ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, SB Nation,  14 Nov 2008

Decision '09: Let the wacky fan voting begin

The 2009 all-star game is a big, big deal for the NHL, given it's being tied in with the Canadiens' centennial season and that there are sure to be plenty of Habs in the lineup. Not that that's put the brakes on any "Vote For Rory" type campaigns from ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, SB Nation,  12 Nov 2008

HHOF '08: Induction Day (in pictures)

That's all for me this year. The ceremony will be shown live tonight on the NHL Network and then later in the evening on TSN after Monday Night Football. I'll try and have links to other media coverage, including Eric Duhatschek's piece, as ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, SB Nation,  10 Nov 2008

Everything's groovy, NHL says

The National Hockey League just completed a record October that saw more fans attend and tune in to games than ever -- while being treated to close games, more scoring and some spectacular individual performances. The per-game attendance average of 17,3 ...

From JAMES MIRTLE, SB Nation,  3 Nov 2008

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