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There are few constants in the NHL, but the Colorado Avalanche have operated as a barometer of success under head coach Jared Bardner and president of hockey operations Joe Sakic. Colorado won the Stanley Cup in 2022 and entered the year as a primary contender once again, but made several seismic changes that shook up the landscape of the league. Colorado traded superstar … [Read more...] about Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar expands on his revamped roster, how to defend Mitch Marner

Well, that was more like it. It was a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day for the Toronto Maple Leafs. How sweet do those St. Pat’s jerseys look? Jay Rosehill was back in the mix for the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. We kicked the show off by giving our initial thoughts on the convincing win over Calgary. In six outings, the Leafs ended up going 5-0-1 on Prime Monday Night … [Read more...] about Mike Commodore gives some serious props to Chris Tanev: Leafs Morning Take

Tough times in Toronto. For all intents and purposes, the Leafs have looked like a shell of themselves ever since returning from the 4 Nations break. They haven’t won in regulation in seven games (and counting). Carter Hutton subbed in for Jay Rosehill on the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take. For all intents and purposes, this episode of the podcast turned into a full-blown … [Read more...] about Matthews & Marner need to be the catalysts for Toronto’s late-season turnaround: Leafs Morning Take

The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to get much going lately, now 1-4-1 in their last six games despite ponying up for a couple of big additions at the deadline. Between numerous blown leads along that stretch along with their biggest strength in goaltending coming back to earth, the Leafs haven’t inspired much hope as they head into the playoffs searching for their first … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs’ total team weight bodes well in comparison to previous Stanley Cup winners

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner feels good to have a public vote of confidence from general manager Brad Treliving. It’s been a bombshell of a week, after reports emerged that the Leafs asked Marner to waive his no-movement clause in an attempt to acquire Mikko Rantanen, to which he declined citing his desire to stay in Toronto. Marner admitted after their March 8 … [Read more...] about Mitch Marner appreciates public backing from Brad Treliving, remains focused on season