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Team Canada GM Don Sweeney on Connor McDavid’s linemates at 4Nations (Marner & Reinhart to start): “The players that get a chance to play with him can’t be passengers”

On the eve of the first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Team Canada GM Don Sweeney discussed Canada’s goaltending, Drew Doughty joining the lineup as a late addition, and his team’s identity. You’ve watched Connor McDavid from afar for a long t

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Published: 2 months ago

Jon Cooper on Team Canada’s identity at 4 Nations Face-Off: “Gamers and winners… That’s what we have”

After the second Team Canada practice ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off, head coach Jon Cooper discussed selecting Jordan Binnington as the starter against Sweden, the Sidney Crosby-Nathan MacKinnon combination, Mark Stone’s fit on the Crosby-MacKinn

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Published: 2 months ago

USA rallying around Gaudreaus at 4 Nations: 'They're with us in spirit'

Team USA is using the memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau as a point of inspiration leading up to the 4 Nations Face-Off. The American squad invited Guy Gaudreau, Johnny and Matthew's father, to a team dinner Monday night as well as practice on Tue

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Published: 2 months ago

Leafs’ trade package for Scott Laughton could include a first and Fraser Minten: report

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly need to give up a package that could include Fraser Minten and a 2026 first round pick to acquire Philadelphia Flyers centre Scott Laughton. Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco reported over the weekend that the Leaf

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumors: What Centers Should the Toronto Maple Leafs be Interested In?

It's no secret the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the market for a center, but what type of center should they be looking for?

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Published: 2 months ago

Team Sweden players on one skill they'd like to steal from a 4 Nations teammate: 'I'd take his …'

The Athletic polled the Swedes on teammates' most-enviable skills: William Nylander’s skating, Jesper Bratt’s agility and more.

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Published: 2 months ago

4 Nations Face-Off betting preview: Canada favored to win it all

The inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off will begin Wednesday with a game between Canada and Sweden. It's the first time hockey's best will go toe to toe in an international competition in nearly a decade.Canada is the betting favorite to win the tournament

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Published: 2 months ago

Maple Leafs Linked to 2-Time Stanley Cup Champion Forward From Rival

The Toronto Maple Leafs are linked to two-time Stanley cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko in a trade from the Detroit Red Wings. The post Maple Leafs Linked to 2-Time Stanley Cup Champion Forward From Rival appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 2 months ago

Artur Akhtyamov stops 28 of 30, Toronto Marlies twice come from behind to earn a point against Laval 

“I thought we were more direct and physical. We were getting inside and making it hard on them. It would have been nice to get those two points, but I liked our team’s response [to Friday’s performance].” – John Gruden After getting dominat

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Published: 2 months ago

How the USNTDP's U17 crucible forged this 4 Nations team

"Men are men."Those three words transport Zach Werenski, Matthew Tkachuk, and 20 other 1997-born American hockey players back to the Ann Arbor Ice Cube west of Detroit. The players can visualize the 2013-14 U.S. National Team Development Program coac

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Published: 2 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Trade deadline dilemmas are ahead

Although the halfway point of the season has come and gone, the league arrives at a hiatus during the 4 Nations Face-off. While fans will be caught up in the games, the front offices around the league will be locked into the eye of the storm. The Tor

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Published: 2 months ago

Who has the best Stanley Cup odds two months before NHL playoffs?

At this point, the 2024-25 NHL season is over halfway done, and we are finally starting to get an idea of what the playoff picture could look like. With that said, who should you put money on to win the Stanley Cup? With the trade deadline approach

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Published: 2 months ago