First impressions of Bedard, Couturier's return, and 5 more NHL items

Takes, Thoughts, Trends is theScore's biweekly hockey grab bag.The NHL's schedule makers sure know how to take advantage of a marketable player. Check out Chicago's slate to start the Connor Bedard era:

• Sidney Crosby's Penguins on Op

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Toronto Maple Leafs: 1 Game of John Klingberg in the Top-4 Is Too Many

The Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a fantastic start to the season Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Though the Toronto Maple Leafs had to make a dramatic come-from-behind victory, they played a strong overall game and the score was fairly co

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The DFO Rundown Ep. 245 – Atlantic Division Preview & Bedard Debuts

The first 48 hours of the NHL season have not underwhelmed. We’ve gotten some pretty big moments on the ice as Connor Bedard made his debut and both Auston Matthews and Brock Boeser popped home an opening night hat tricks. There was a lot for Frank

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Maple Leafs Matthews Spectacular Start Sends Clear Message

In the thrilling home opener against the Montreal Canadiens, which ended in a 6-5 shootout win for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews made a statement. He looked like a…

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NHL Friday best bets: Ovechkin to fire at home

We had a solid Thursday night on the ice, going 3-2 with our bets between shot props and sides/totals.With just two games on Friday night's slate, there isn't a ton to pick from. Luckily, there are still a few plays that caught my eye. Alex

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32 Thoughts Podcast: The pursuit of hockey happiness begins

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss the Chris Snow tribute, Zach Werenski’s injury, Connor Bedard’s NHL debut and how Brad Marchand went after the young star, the Canucks’ blowout of the Oilers and the Maple Leafs’ goal-song controversy.

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The Maple Leafs lineup card contained more surprises than expected

Opening night has come and gone, with this year’s rendition kicking off on the right foot for the Leafs. The game itself was not their finest hour as it had sloppy mistakes, some preseason jitters, and the new lines finding their rhythm. But in the

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Noah Gregor – the Perfect Fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs

  On Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 it was announced that Noah Gregor, the player on a PTO with the Toronto  Maple Leafs, has signed a one-year deal worth $775,000. Terrific news for Gregor and the Toronto Leafs as they continue to search for the miss

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Maple Leafs’ opening night crowd doesn’t pass the test

The opening night victory against the Montreal Canadiens was sweet and all, but I won’t lie, Wednesday’s night game left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. And believe it or not, it had nothing to do with the actual game on the ice. The crowd he

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Setting a New Pace

Despite not having their best game, the Toronto Maple Leafs came out on top of their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens with a shootout victory Wednesday night. Toronto Maple Leafs fans were treated to an incredible start to the season by t

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FTB: Such a long wait

Hang out and wait the long wait for game two of the Maple Leafs 2023/24 season. Such a long wait...

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews Looking to Reclaim Rocket Richard Trophy

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews scored three goals on Wednesday. It is the second time Matthews has scored three or more goals on opening night. He scored four goals in his first-ever NHL game, back in 2016 against the Ottawa Senators.

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