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Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 days ago

Is he really talking about Radim Mrtka? The good and the bad of Keith Pelley's press conference

Keith Pelley failed to acknowledge the Leafs' disappointing season and did not commit to finding a strong leader for the team.
#toronto-maple-leafs
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
2 weeks ago

The Leafs are coming off as disingenuous: Leafs Morning Take

Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New York Islanders, ending their post-Matthews injury winning streak, with the team appearing disengaged and going through the motions.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
4 days ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Keith Pelley on the Leafs' rebuild vs. retool question: "We have the foundational pieces in place, which gives me the confidence we can contend very quickly"

Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

The future of the Matthews and the Maple Leafs post-Gudas incident - MLHS Podcast EP116

The Auston Matthews injury incident reveals systemic culture problems within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization that require immediate management intervention and accountability.
Toronto
fromEditor In Leaf
3 days ago

Craig Berube's Maple Leafs future is hanging by a thread

Craig Berube's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs depends on the next GM or President of Hockey Operations.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
2 weeks ago

The Leafs are coming off as disingenuous: Leafs Morning Take

Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New York Islanders, ending their post-Matthews injury winning streak, with the team appearing disengaged and going through the motions.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
4 days ago

Keith Pelley on the Leafs' rebuild vs. retool question: "We have the foundational pieces in place, which gives me the confidence we can contend very quickly"

Keith Pelley announces the firing of Brad Treliving, emphasizing the need for new leadership to achieve championship goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

The future of the Matthews and the Maple Leafs post-Gudas incident - MLHS Podcast EP116

The Auston Matthews injury incident reveals systemic culture problems within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization that require immediate management intervention and accountability.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
5 days ago

Logan Thompson on Golden Knights firing head coach Bruce Cassidy: 'You never want to see someone lose their job'

Logan Thompson's shootout win against the Golden Knights led to the firing of head coach Bruce Cassidy after four seasons.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

A Travesty and a Disgrace!' Charles Barkley Condemns the Treatment of Immigrants in Trump's America Ahead of CBS March Madness Telecast

Charles Barkley criticized Trump's immigration policies, calling them a travesty and emphasizing the need to respect and admire immigrants.
#boston-bruins
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

The Bruins' second line isn't just a pleasant surprise. They've been one of the NHL's best this year.

The Bruins' forward trio of Arvidsson, Zacha, and Mittelstadt has been a key scoring force this season.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

4 questions facing Bruins as they return from Olympic break

The Boston Bruins must play 25 games in eight weeks to finish the 2025-26 season while sitting in the second Wild Card spot with 69 points, facing uncertainty about playoff qualification after their Olympic break.
fromNBC Sports Boston
2 months ago
Boston Bruins

Craziest stats from Bruins' historic 10-2 win over Rangers

The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 10-2, scoring six unanswered goals and moving within one point of an Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
Boston Bruins
fromPuck Prose
6 days ago

Boston's Second Line Emerges as the Bruins' Driving Force

The Boston Bruins' second line, led by Pavel Zacha, has been crucial for the team's playoff position, outperforming expectations.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

The Bruins' second line isn't just a pleasant surprise. They've been one of the NHL's best this year.

The Bruins' forward trio of Arvidsson, Zacha, and Mittelstadt has been a key scoring force this season.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

4 questions facing Bruins as they return from Olympic break

The Boston Bruins must play 25 games in eight weeks to finish the 2025-26 season while sitting in the second Wild Card spot with 69 points, facing uncertainty about playoff qualification after their Olympic break.
#maple-leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 days ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on Keith Pelley: "He knows what he is doing... He knows how to build things"

Craig Berube emphasizes focusing on coaching and team unity amid uncertainty regarding the future of the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan's comment that the Senators' first goal was deflating: "I don't understand this 'deflated' stuff, to be honest with you... It is a cop out"

The Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Senators, struggling with penalties and defensive execution.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan's comment that the Senators' first goal was deflating: "I don't understand this 'deflated' stuff, to be honest with you... It is a cop out"

The Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Senators, struggling with penalties and defensive execution.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Brimming with motivation after missing Olympics, Pavel Zacha is playing his best hockey for Bruins

Pavel Zacha transformed his Olympic disappointment into motivation, becoming a key goal-scorer for the Bruins after recovering from a concussion.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
4 days ago

Keith Pelley denounces Leafs' culture, underlines retool mandate for next management group - MLHS Podcast EP117

The firing of Brad Treliving just eight games before the season's end raises questions about the team's direction and the urgency for change within the organization.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago

5 takeaways from Keith Pelley's media availabilities

We made that decision over the past couple of weeks through dialogue with ownership. Once you make a decision, you get ahead of it now, you get an extra 15 days and it's such an important search.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
3 weeks ago

Pelle Larsson may be playing Heat favorite out of a new contract

Pelle Larsson's strong development in his second season may influence the Miami Heat to reconsider extending Norman Powell's contract this summer.
Toronto
fromEditor In Leaf
2 weeks ago

Matias Maccelli heating up as Maple Leafs could make big mistake

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not extend a qualifying offer to Matias Maccelli despite his recent strong performance, despite the relatively low risk of a $4.1 million one-year commitment.
#auston-matthews
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago

Peter Mansbridge discusses Auston Matthews' play since 69-goal season, upcoming contract status

Auston Matthews' declining performance raises concerns about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a season-ending injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago

Peter Mansbridge discusses Auston Matthews' play since 69-goal season, upcoming contract status

Auston Matthews' declining performance raises concerns about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a season-ending injury.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
3 weeks ago

Catcher-turned-broadcaster will reportedly fill Buck Martinez's seat in the booth

Joe Siddall, a former catcher, will replace retired broadcaster Buck Martinez on Blue Jays Sportsnet broadcasts, working alongside play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman for up to 130 games annually.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 weeks ago

10 Thoughts: Leafs' response to Gudas, Cowan's first fight, Groulx's shorty, and big nights for Maccelli & Knies

The Maple Leafs defeated Anaheim but face serious concerns about Auston Matthews' injury from a Radko Gudas hit, revealing defensive accountability issues and inconsistent team response standards.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 month ago

The Adam Fox quote problem - Blue Seat Blogs

Adam Fox's ambiguous comments about his future with the Rangers raise concerns about potential trade requests amid the team's disastrous season and fan criticism of GM Chris Drury.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Heated Rivalry actor slams USA Men's Hockey for laughing with Trump: "No allies in that room" - LGBTQ Nation

Harrison Browne criticized the USA Men's hockey team for associating with Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel following their Olympic gold medal victory.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Will Dylan Guenther Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on February 27? - Bleacher Nation

Dylan Guenther has scored in 21 of 56 games this season with a 14.4% shot conversion rate, though he failed to score in his previous matchup against Minnesota despite five shot attempts.
National Hockey League
fromBoston Herald
4 weeks ago

Bruins notebook: Viktor Arvidsson a happy Bostonian after trade deadline

Viktor Arvidsson remained with the Boston Bruins past the trade deadline and scored the game-winning goal against Washington, validating the team's decision to keep him.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

'If he scores 34 goals, I'll eat my hat': Radio host's boast in spotlight after Morgan Geekie's milestone goal

Morgan Geekie achieved a career-high 34 goals this season, surpassing Michael Felger's October prediction that he wouldn't be a high-end offensive player.
Podcast
fromDefector
1 month ago

Tank Me Later, With Ock Sportello And Sam Sheehan | Defector

Nothing But Respect podcast episode features discussions on Kevin Durant, Rich Paul's podcast, tanking discourse, and various media phenomena with guests Ock Sportello and Sam Sheehan.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston Herald
1 month ago

Jonathan Aspirot out of Bruins' lineup in Nashville

Jonathan Aspirot misses the Bruins-Predators game due to illness, allowing Jordan Harris to return after recovering from an October ankle injury.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
1 month ago

Auston Matthews got brutally honest about Maple Leafs being sellers at trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are selling at the trade deadline after underperforming this season, with captain Auston Matthews expressing disappointment about the situation.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
2 weeks ago

Brady Tkachuk heavily criticizes Maple Leafs after Auston Matthews injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced criticism for failing to respond physically when Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending injury from a dirty hit by Radko Gudas.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Rich Paul's Podcast Was Built To Be Useless | Defector

The only good reason to be mad at him is that he has leveraged the unlimited resources and power of Klutch Sports, CAA, Spotify, and The Ringer to make daytime SportsCenter simulacrum without the catchphrases. Paul and Kellerman's FanDuel-sponsored podcast is bad. It's bad in the sort of banal way that most podcasts are bad-the hosts don't say much of substance, they are stricken with red light syndrome, and their riffs are obtuse and unimaginative.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Sports Host Blasts Player Accused of Using Racist Insult: You're Wrong!'

Well, I guess today is a new day in football, but with the same old racist problems; and whilst we do wanna focus on the games ahead today because the game is what we love yesterday does still linger. And whether or not you like Vini Jr., that shouldn't shape your opinion on this incident, and which team you support, it shouldn't affect which side of the story that you fall on.
Soccer (FIFA)
National Hockey League
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 month ago

Fans are right in being upset with JT Miller - Blue Seat Blogs

JT Miller prioritized Olympic selection over team performance, appearing to underperform during the regular season while healthy, betraying his role as captain and the Rangers' trust.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
3 weeks ago

Michael Pezzetta 'super stoked' to make season debut for hometown Leafs

Michael Pezzetta makes his season debut with Toronto, bringing energy and defensive responsibility to a struggling team facing an eight-game losing streak.
National Hockey League
fromFortune
1 month ago

American hockey star who plays in Canada's capital rips White House for sharing AI-doctored TikTok video | Fortune

Brady Tkachuk denied a White House-shared AI-generated TikTok video falsely depicting him disparaging Canadians and disputed claims he called for closing the northern border.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Fundamental Flaw of Pete Davidson's Podcast

The Pete Davidson Show is a Netflix-only video 'podcast' without a dedicated audio feed, adopting lo-fi podcast aesthetics while functioning as a video talk program.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

5 Pro Riders, 1 Hot Tub, Best MTB Podcast Ever

Downhill elites candidly discuss life, racing, and the imminent Red Bull Hardline Tasmania in a hot tub, previewing the 2025 season and 2026 UCI races.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Podcaster Tim Dillon Hilariously Roasts Barry Weiss With Drag Impersonation and Alleged Political Biases

From The Free Press, this is Honestly,' and I'm Bari Weiss, Dillon said as he pretended to host Weiss's Honestly podcast. Dillon then made savage fun of Weiss's politics. We started this podcast nine years ago because a white woman in Minnesota served a chicken quesadilla to a man and was immediately accused of cultural appropriation, Dillon said. That man's name was George Floyd.
Media industry
Canada news
fromTheLeafsNation
2 months ago

Paul Bissonnette expands on importance of Kraft Hockeyville, Auston Matthews, Matthew Schaefer and more

Paul Bissonnette partnered with Kraft Hockeyville to support over $1 million in community rink upgrades and prizing during the program's 20th anniversary.
Humor
fromJohnjay And Rich
2 months ago

We found the ultimate one-liner | Johnjay and Rich | Johnjay And Rich

Comedic studio moments accompany a work-from-home mishap, a woman craving her ex's Italian food, unexplained bruises on Payton, and a national cold-weather game.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Steven Bartlett faces celebrity backlash over Diary of a CEO podcast comments

Should society intervene to course correct that, put systems in place to make sure that those men meet partners?
Mental health
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Bob Costas to return to NBC Sports as host of 'Sunday Night Baseball' pregame show

Bob Costas will return to NBC Sports as host of the Sunday Night Baseball pregame show, debuting March 26 for NBC's new prime-time MLB package.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

That's a Young Ted Cruz!' NBA Announcer Stunned by Phoenix Suns Player's Striking Resemblance to Texas Republican

At that moment, YES Network announcer Tim Capstraw had to let the TV audience know what he was seeing. Grayson Allen, Capstraw told his broadcast part Ryan Ruocco, I can't look at him and not think of Ted Cruz. Ruocco was taken aback by the accuracy of Capstraw's comparison. Man, that is an incredible you are spot-on, man, Ruocco said, You know, I'm not Mr. Politics or anything, Capstraw continued.
US politics
Television
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Why, Dax, Why?

A parent offered his 11-year-old daughter the option to freeze her eggs, prompting public discomfort over appropriateness and perceived oversharing.
fromDefector
2 months ago

How Bill Simmons Went All In | Defector

He was also fluent in what boorish men call "locker-room talk" (like when he told a reader that his friends "lost the ability to call themselves guys the moment they allowed a female in their football fantasy league"), but his brazenness about sports usually came off as bravery, and for that he became one of ESPN's most valuable stars.
National Football League
LGBT
fromVulture
2 months ago

Hockey Podcast Host Says Heated Rivalry Texts Taken Out of Context

Dan Powers sent disparaging texts about Heated Rivalry before watching it, then publicly praised and promoted the show on his podcast and via merch.
Media industry
fromDefector
1 month ago

What We Loved About Dan McQuade | Defector

Dan McQuade pursued projects obsessively, researching deeply and developing uniquely personal, inventive ideas until they were fully realized and polished.
Canada news
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 months ago

Anthony Petrielli breaks down Maple Leafs' shootout win over Vancouver on Leafs Talk w/ Sam McKee

Maple Leaf Hotstove is the most visited independent team-focused hockey website, delivering independent news, opinion, analysis, game reviews, and a weekly Leafs Notebook feature.
LGBT
fromVulture
2 months ago

Heated Rivalry Francois Arnaud Hopes for 'Actual Openness to Diversity' in NHL

Heated Rivalry's popularity is driving NHL teams to profit from LGBTQ+ fans, prompting calls for genuine organizational support and openness to diversity beyond marketing.
fromBleacher Nation
2 months ago

Will Dylan Guenther Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on February 2? - Bleacher Nation

In 53 games played this season, Guenther has posted 45 points, with 11 multi-point efforts. Guenther has scored in 19 of 53 games this season, and had multiple goals in three of those games. Guenther has 23 goals on the season, and has fired off 170 shots, successful on 13.5% of them.
Chicago Cubs
US politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This ICE Goon Eating Shit | Defector

Minneapolis residents resisted federal and ICE operations, confronting agents in neighborhoods and mocking an ICE officer after an icy fall.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

London is a second home to me': Steve Nash on the NBA, punditry and non-league football

I didn't watch much basketball on TV until I started playing at 13, so can relate to coming upon something new and exciting. At the same time, the world's so small now with social media access. But it is interesting to go to parts of the world where basketball is smaller and see how can we make the game accessible to them.
National Basketball Association
fromPuck Prose
2 months ago

Paul Bissonnette handed multi-year extension to continue NHL broadcasting with TNT

It's been a big couple of years for "Biz Nasty." Earlier this week, it was announced that ex-NHL player/ Arizona Coyotes broadcaster Paul Bissonnette would receive a multi-year contract extension to keep him on the same in-game panel as the likes of Wayne Gretzky. The news of the extension was first announced by Front Office Sports. Alongside his continued work on the pregame and intermission panel for TNT, Paul Bissonnette will also earn some time as an in-game commentator.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
2 months ago

Matias Maccelli finding his footing ahead of return to Utah: Alberga's Take

Like the rest of his teammates, the winger has found his stride since the holiday break, and it's come just in time for his return to Utah. Prior to joining the Maple Leafs, Maccelli spent the first four seasons of his NHL career with the Arizona Coyotes now turned Utah Mammoth organization. Suffice it is to say, he should have plenty in the tank for his first game back at Delta Center.
Toronto
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Hockey, beers and the boys: On tour with 'Shoresy' star Jared Keeso

Shoresy Classic drew nearly 70,000 fans, raised over $100,000 for NHL alumni charities, and featured the fictional Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs playing NHL alumni.
#brad-marchand
#linus-ullmark
fromRMNB
2 months ago
National Hockey League

Brady Tkachuk addresses salacious rumor surrounding goaltender Linus Ullmark's personal leave from Senators: 'Pretty f***ing bulls***'

fromRMNB
2 months ago
National Hockey League

Brady Tkachuk addresses salacious rumor surrounding goaltender Linus Ullmark's personal leave from Senators: 'Pretty f***ing bulls***'

#mitch-marner
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Bruins recall Matt Poitras ahead of Thursday's game vs. Flyers

Matt Poitras was recalled to Boston and must play his game, focus on strong defense, and help replace injured center Elias Lindholm.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

David Pastrnak continues to create magic for Bruins teammates

David Pastrnak is having a career year when it comes to creating scoring chances for his linemates. The superstar forward is routinely landing on Bruins highlight reels - which isn't unusual for him. But Pastrnak is doing it with his passing even more than his scoring, which is a bit uncharacteristic. Pastrnak has averaged at least 1.00 points per game for the last eight seasons.
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Finally given NHL shot, Bruins' Jonathan Aspirot has been difference-maker on defense

Jonathan Aspirot earned a two-year Bruins contract by providing simple, physical, defense-first play that strengthened Boston's banged-up blue line.
fromBoston Herald
2 months ago

Bruins notebook: Matt Poitras gets call-up

For now at least, Bruins' coach Marco Sturm termed Elias Lindholm as "day-to-day" with an upper body injury, though he there was the caveat that the No. 1 centerman was still scheduled to visit the doctors when Sturm met with reporters after the B's morning skate on Thursday. The immediate future, however, was that Lindholm would be a scratch for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. That precipitated the call-up of one Matt Poitras.
Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
2 months ago

Maple Leafs' most valuable forward is not someone fans would expect

John Tavares provides veteran leadership, second-line production, and strong faceoff value on a team-friendly $4.3M contract that remains highly valuable for the Maple Leafs.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
2 months ago

Elliotte Friedman confirms trade that almost brought Brayden Schenn to Leafs

The Maple Leafs nearly acquired Brayden Schenn in a package that would have sent prospects Easton Cowan and Ben Danford to St. Louis.
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