Maple Leafs Team Report
(Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:55:41 PDT)

The Maple Leafs stuck an arm into the Eastern Conference elevator to stall it just before it was to leave them stranded in the basement.

   After a surprising run of 7-3-1 after the Olympic break despite playing at least every second night between March 2 and 20, the Leafs can bring themselves within a point of the Florida Panthers if they beat them at home on Tuesday.

   Not only are the Leafs winning—they've won six of their last seven—they're doing it with improved penalty killing, extra-time wins and clutch goaltending, all elements that eluded them in the autumn when they fell far from the playoff race.

   "Things have turned for us," center John Mitchell said, after picking up the shootout winner in Saturday's 3-2 decision...

Coyotes ownership still in limbo: Hotstove (CBC.ca)
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:13:34 PDT)
It appears that the ownership group thought most likely to buy the Phoenix Coyotes has hit a snag, according to Hockey Night in Canada's Hotstove panel.

Mitchell scores shootout winner as Maple Leafs edge Canadiens 3-2
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:03:42 PDT)
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs believe they're starting to build the foundation for better times ahead.

Mitchell's SO goal gives Leafs win over Canadiens
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:29:59 PDT)
The Toronto Maple Leafs believe they're starting to build the foundation for better times ahead. Several of the youngsters stepped up again as the Maple Leafs dispatched another playoff-bound opponent, beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday night. John Mitchell had the shootout winner, Phil Kessel scored his team-leading 28th goal and Jonas Gustavsson won his fifth...

Red Wings could loom large in West (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:56:45 PDT)
It seems strange to contemplate the mighty Detroit Red Wings being without a four-game winning streak with the end of March in sight, but that's where the team finds itself as it plays in Edmonton on Friday night.

The Hockey Bikini: Has NHL figured out what women want?
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:26:55 PDT)
Shop NHL, the League's official online store, hasn't necessarily been kind to the female puckhead.

Puck Headlines: New NHL playoff slogan; Ducks GM rips Chicago
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:10:01 PDT)
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...

Kessel helps Maple Leafs beat Devils
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:35:42 PDT)
Phil Kessel and the lowly Toronto Maple Leafs had some fun -- at the New Jersey Devils' expense. Kessel scored in regulation and in a shootout to help the Maple Leafs win for the fifth time in six games, 2-1 over the Devils on Thursday night. "We're playing for each other," Kessel said.

Fantasy: Who to keep, who to drop for the playoffs
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:27:38 PDT)
( "Sleepers, Keepers, Bench'em or Drop'em" is a weekly fantasy hockey column written by Darryl...

Puck Headlines: Flyers goalie crisis; Blackhawks too Hollywood?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:18:38 PDT)
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...

Maple Leafs score 2 in 19 seconds to beat Senators
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:48:28 PDT)
Playing mainly for pride, the Toronto Maple Leafs made quick work of their provincial rivals to claim bragging rights in Ontario. Phil Kessel scored his 26th goal and John Mitchell and Mikhail Grabovski tallied 19 seconds apart in the second period, leading Toronto to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Canadiens look for separation (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:49:45 PDT)
The Montreal Canadiens can go a long way toward ensuring a playoff spot on Tuesday when they visit the New York Rangers.

Cammalleri not ready for Habs: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:49:40 PDT)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information from the hockey world.

Jersey Fouls: Borrowed Legends, Olympic fouls and Sea Bass
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:19:13 PDT)
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and...

Video: Frattin's nasty hit leads to suspension in college hockey
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:23:11 PDT)
The NHL isn't alone in having to deal with controversial hits in the past week. During Sunday night's...

Who should the Oilers draft? (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:18:13 PDT)
Each week, CBCSports.ca's senior hockey writers conduct (mostly) friendly banter on the latest hot-button issues in the NHL. Tim Wharnsby and Jeff Marek square off in this edition.

What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...

Sunday's Three Stars: Backstrom leads comeback; Downie slew-foot?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:09:29 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals Down 3-0 entering the third period and without Alex Ovechkin,...

Park helps Islanders beat Maple Leafs
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:04:31 PDT)
The New York Islanders defied their recent history to knock off a Stanley Cup contender and a bottom-feeder in less than 24 hours. Despite having the NHL's second-worst penalty kill and third-worst power play, the Islanders killed off seven penalties and scored power-play and short-handed goals in a 4-1 victory over the lowly Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday.

Flying Flames face happy Canucks (CBC.ca)
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:01:56 PDT)
The streaking Calgary Flames come into Vancouver to play the hot Canucks in what could be the game of the weekend.

Saturday's Three Stars: Pronger's heroics, Bryz blanks Canes
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:58:56 PST)
No. 1 Star: Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers Who says Pronger's lost a step? With less than 20 seconds...

Maple Leafs beat Oilers for third straight win
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:17:37 PST)
The Toronto Maple Leafs are doing everything they can to stay out of the NHL basement. Toronto linemates Tyler Bozak, Nikolai Kulemin and Phil Kessel combined for eight points in the Maple Leafs' third straight victory, 6-4 over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night in a meeting of last-place teams.

Oilers or Maple Leafs: Which team is closer to contending?
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:19:59 PST)
Surreal times for the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs . Oilers Coach Pat Quinn returns behind the bench...

Lindsay, Cuma and Nesbit lead Ottawa 67's past Oshawa Generals 4-3
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:30:00 PST)
With just one more weekend left in the regular season, the Ottawa 67's are gearing up for the playoffs.

Kadri scores twice, including winner, as Knights edge Windsor 4-3 in overtime
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:43:00 PST)
LONDON, Ont. - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Nazem Kadri scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the London Knights downed the Windsor Spitfires 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action.