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During the first three parts of this series, we’ve identified the tangible components that have rendered the Florida Panthers as the NHL’s gold standard. Whether it’s their ability to defend the rush and turn mistakes into instant offence, their ability to manage the cap with an all-in framework, or their 1-2-2 forecheck, we’re trying to … Read more
The Brewers winning the 2025 World Series? Kerry Miller of B/R recently dropped some bold second-half predictions for the 2025 MLB season, and one take stood out above the rest: The Milwaukee Brewers Win Their 1st World Series. And honestly? I’m all in on that. Milwaukee rolled into the All-Star break all gas-no brakes since … Read more
The party rages on in South Florida as the Panthers continue to celebrate their second straight Stanley Cup. Don’t worry, Leafs Nation, it’s okay to be jealous. That’s where the conversation started on the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take. Frankly, it would be awesome one day to feel what that fan base feels seemingly … Read more
ERIC SOLTYS Lake Superior State has announced the appointment of Eric Soltys as the general manager of the men’s hockey team. Soltys brings a wealth of experience to the Laker program, spanning over 25 years in collegiate and professional hockey. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Eric Soltys to the Laker family,” said LSSU director … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to squeak out a win in Game 6 of the second round to push their series against the Florida Panthers to Game 7. Say the words ‘Game seven’ to any Leafs fan and they’ll shudder. The team has yet to win a Game 7 in the Auston Matthews/Mitch Marner era, … Read more
The baseball season is very long. There remains more than five months left in the regular season. The Royals’ final regular season game doesn’t take place until September 28. There’s a whole lot of ball to be played between now and then. I get the need to want to overreact, or to find a quick … Read more
The Carolina Hurricanes came into the final weekend of the regular season looking to snap a four-game skid against the New York Rangers. After going 0-3-1 on their road trip, the hope was that home cooking could be the cure they needed. A Saturday afternoon game (April 12) was the first of a back-to-back set … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz recorded his second shutout of the season on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Stolarz stopped all 27 shots he faced against a desperate Blue Jackets team trying to punch their ticket to the playoffs to record his fifth consecutive victory. “Our third period. I thought we were extremely … Read more
While the Premier League won’t get back underway for a few more days with the FA Cup taking centre stage this weekend, there was plenty of league action across Europe on Saturday. Bayern Munich found themselves under pressure to respond in a two-way battle for the Bundesliga title, while Paris Saint-Germain had the chance to … Read more