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Quick Shifts: How John Tavares is dealing with the worst slump of his life

John Tavares mired in career-worst slump | Best D pair no one talks about | Can Winnipeg re-sign Dylan DeMelo? | Blackhawks have a plan | 33 teams?! + 7 more NHL goodies…

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs good but not good together, AHL assignments, and plans for Woll: Leaflets

One more game until the All-Star break. While Matthews, Nylander, Rielly, and Marner get ready to strut their stuff at the NHL’s celebration of skill, pretty much the rest of the Leafs group will find themselves heading out for vacation. There is d

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs’ Youngsters Starting to Show Value

As we’re just past the half way point of the season, 2023-24 has been one that the Toronto Maple Leafs would definitely like to right the wrong. They definitely expected…

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Published: 1 year ago

'One heck of a teammate': Dennis Bonvie's AHL career gets the HOF treatment

He made a name by throwing punches and hits, but that wasn't what made Dennis Bonvie a legend.When he retired in 2008 after a 15-season pro hockey career, he'd amassed an unassailable record of 4,493 penalty minutes in the American Hocke

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Published: 1 year ago

Which defenseman is going to give Morgan Rielly a much-needed break?

There’s never a dull moment with the 2023-24 Toronto Maple Leafs and in many ways, you could view them as a study of disparate parts strung together. The core five of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares and Morgan Rielly o

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL style power rankings: Auston Matthews, Blake Coleman and some Boston flair

"What's that old expression? Look good, play good, feel good," Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman said.

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Published: 1 year ago

Former Leaf Wayne Simmonds says his playing days are over

15 years, 1037 games, 526 points and a ton of fights later, former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds says his playing days are over. After not receiving a contract from the Toronto Maple Leafs – or any team – this past off-season after h

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Published: 1 year ago

‘I had a great career’: Wayne Simmonds says he’s done playing in the NHL

Simmonds skated in 1,037 career NHL games with the Kings, Flyers, Predators, Devils, Sabres, and Maple Leafs.

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Published: 1 year ago

‘I had a great career’: Wayne Simmonds says he’ll officially retire from the NHL

Simmonds skated in 1,037 career NHL games with the Kings, Flyers, Predators, Devils, Sabres, and Maple Leafs.

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Published: 1 year ago

"I'm done": Wayne Simmonds calling it quits after ending career with Leafs

Wayne Simmonds suited up for six NHL franchises over the course of his career, but he’ll last be remembered as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. As per the Canadian Press’ Joshua Clipperton, Simmonds is set to hang up the skates after a 15-se

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Published: 1 year ago

'I'm done': Bruising forward Wayne Simmonds calls time on NHL career after 15 seasons

The Wayne Train has made its final stop. After 15 hard-nosed NHL seasons where he filled the net and threw plenty of fists, Wayne Simmonds has called time on his playing career.

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Published: 1 year ago

Wayne Simmonds Won’t Resume NHL Career

Free agent winger Wayne Simmonds told Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press on Friday that he won’t continue his 15-season NHL career. The 35-year-old has yet to file retirement paperwork with the league but confirmed he will not attempt a come

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Published: 1 year ago