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3 takeaways as U.S. sends message by thrashing Finland

The United States surged to first place in the 4 Nations Face-Off standings by routing Finland 6-1 in its tournament opener. Here are three observations about Thursday night's American victory.Tkachuk connection jolts U.S. Minas Panagi

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Published: 2 months ago

TLN’s February Maple Leafs prospect rankings: 20-16

A break in the NHL schedule to accommodate the long-awaited return of best-on-best international competition should provide NHL management teams with the opportunity to take stock of where they’re at and how they’ve progressed since the beginning

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Published: 2 months ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: WHL Check-In

Updating the seasons of the three Toronto prospects who have been playing in the WHL this season, including two of their top picks in the last two years.

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Published: 2 months ago

Auston Matthews praises Tkachuk brothers after Team USA’s 6-1 win over Finland

Safe to say the Americans are off to a hot start at the 4 Nations Face-Off. After Team USA’s crushing 6-1 defeat of Finland in their opening match Thursday, captain Auston Matthews spoke with NHL Network’s Mike Kelly about the group’s strong th

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Published: 2 months ago

Moving Ryan Reaves: who else buys into the get tougher narrative?

It’s easy to see a path where some of the current Maple Leafs on the roster will be shown the door. If new players are coming in at the trade deadline someone is going to come out.  When it comes to moving on from one of these players it seems lik

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Isles, Canucks, Maple Leafs & Jets

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Isles, Canucks, Maple Leafs & Jets appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Feb. 13: Islanders Dobson trade rumors, Canucks rumors, Maple Leafs Marner's confidence, Jets' Helebuyck wins for Team USA The post

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Bruins’ Brad Marchand Shows Fandom, Playful Side In 4 Nations

Team Canada and Team Sweden kicked off the 4 Nations Face-Off with an epic overtime tilt at Bell Centre in Montreal on Feb. 12. After surrendering two two-goal leads, Canada came away with the win when Mitch Marner ended the game in the extra frame.

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Jon Cooper on coaching Connor McDavid on Team Canada for the first time: “This is the fastest the league gets — it doesn’t get faster — and he is still a cut above in the speed department”

The day after Team Canada’s tournament-opening win over Team Sweden, head coach Jon Cooper discussed Travis Sanehim entering the lineup after Shea Theodore’s injury, coaching Connor McDavid for the first time, a banged-up Sidney Crosby taking par

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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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Why Tkachuk and Matthews love USA’s 4 Nations roster

USA stars Brady Tkachuk and Auston Matthews sit down with Elliotte Friedman to discuss their stacked roster, the team’s legendary pre-tournament dinner, childhood memories and more.

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Published: 2 months ago

Jack Eichel, Charlie McAvoy, Adam Fox rave about Auston Matthews’ leadership ahead of USA-Finland

Auston Matthews’ prolific talents are appreciated in this market on a daily basis, and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ superstar is earning plaudits around the hockey world during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Matthews is also serving as Team USA’s captain

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Finland's underdog status doesn't faze Laine: 'We're always doubted'

For Finland forward Patrik Laine, being labeled the underdogs at the 4 Nations Face-Off is nothing new for his country on the international stage."I feel like we're always doubted," the Montreal Canadiens sniper said. "I don't think anybody in that l

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