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Remembering Bob Cole, the greatest hockey announcer of all-time

Bob Cole, the legendary Hockey Night in Canada announcer, died at 90 Wednesday night, surrounded by his family. Cole, to many is the defining voice of hockey. It’s hard to imagine growing up as a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, or as a hockey fan generall

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Published: 1 year ago

The Mitch Marner UFA villainy rankings: Which destination would hurt Leafs fans most?

We’re going to rank Mitch Marner’s potential destinations based solely on how much it would twist the knife on his former team and its fans.

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Published: 1 month ago

Kypreos Trade Board Reveals Shocking Potential Offseason Moves

The post Kypreos Trade Board Reveals Shocking Potential Offseason Moves appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Nick Kypreos's latest trade board includes potential moves for Elias Pettersson, Morgan Rielly, and Erik Karlsson, among others. The post Kypreo

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Published: 1 month ago

Kapanen relishing chance with Oilers: 'These are the best days of my life'

Kasperi Kapanen is appreciative to be playing a pivotal role in the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup Final run after his NHL future was in jeopardy as recently as late last year."I've bounced around," Kapanen said after Wednesday's Game 1 win, per Sports

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Does Morgan Rielly Have a Future in Toronto? Would he be a Fit in Vancouver?

Everyone knows there will be some changes with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but will it involve Morgan Rielly? Would the Vancouver Canucks be interested?

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner Has a List, and the Top 20 NHL Trade Targets

Mitch Marner could have a list of seven or eight teams. Top list of players who could be dealt for cap reasons, or that they need a change of scenery.

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Published: 1 month ago

Why Klingberg carving out role with Oilers is one of league’s best stories

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins FAN Hockey Show to praise John Klingberg for finding such a prominent role on the Oilers D corps, after falling short on a similar attempt with the Leafs, and is one of the best stories in the league this season.

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner Has a List, and the Top 20 NHL Trade Targets

Mitch Marner could have a list of seven or eight teams. Top list of players who could be dealt for cap reasons, or that they need a change of scenery.

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Published: 1 month ago

Rumour Roundup: What a Maple Leafs-Tavares contract could look like

If John Tavares wants to be a Maple Leaf for life, there are a couple contract blueprints the sides could explore. Elliotte Friedman broke down some comparables in the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast.

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Winnipeg Jets

Are there only two potential landing spots for pending UFA Sam Bennett? No guarantee with Jonathan Toews, a blue line upgrade isn't easy, and is JJ Peterka a Nikolaj Ehlers replacement?

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Published: 1 month ago

Ranking the fits for nine plausible Mitch Marner destinations

Will he prioritize Stanley Cup contention, anonymity or the almighty dollar on his next contract?

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Published: 1 month ago

Ranking the NHL's top pending UFAs

Welcome to theScore's ranking of the top pending unrestricted free agents in the NHL. Age - which we listed as of July 1 when free agency opens - was slightly factored into the order.xGF% = five-on-five expected goals share
GSAx = goals saved

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Published: 1 month ago

John Tavares' next contract and the art of aging gracefully

What aspects of Tavares' game might help him remain an effective player, and what does that mean for him as a free agent?

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Published: 1 month ago