My Stanley Cup Story: Trevor Lewis - Los Angeles Kings | News

MY STANLEY CUP STORY: Trevor Lewis By Deborah Lew This is the eighth feature of a special multi-part LAKings.com content series featuring various members of the Kings organization as the Stanley Cup makes its way around North America through...



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Brian Burke addresses media | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke addressed the media at the team’s charity golf event on Monday. Not surprising, Burke expressed his displeasure at ESPN The Magazine who rated the Maple Leafs last of all 122 teams in the big four North American pro sports. “I think their hockey coverag



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Kopitar family helps build Slovenian national program - Los Angeles Kings | News

Almost a decade later, Matjas Kopitar still vividly remembers the day his eldest son left Slovenia to play pro hockey in Sweden. It was the beginning of a hockey journey that would see Anze Kopitar eventually win the Stanley Cup with the Los Angel...



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Hedberg unveils new mask design - New Jersey Devils - News

Johan Hedberg says he's never felt better. His new mask, however, is showing signs of age. Taking part in informal practices at AmeriHealth Pavilion this week, Hedberg's latest lid depicts a moose in devils horns who's lost his cane and denture...



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Lokomotiv playing to honor victims one year later - New Jersey Devils - News

On the afternoon of Sept. 7, 2011, an airplane carrying nearly all the players from the Kontinental Hockey League's Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ice hockey team crashed less than 2,000 feet after takeoff for Minsk, Belarus. Of the 45 passengers, only a fli...



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Anselmi has his work cut out for him | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

(Tom Anselmi was named MLSE president and COO on Tuesday: photo from MLSE.com) Welcome to the top, Tom Anselmi. It’s been an often tumultuous ride for your organization during your tenure at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment that began when you came on board as Vice President, Project Director duri



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Get To Know...Kyle Clifford - Los Angeles Kings | News

Over the course of the season and the summer LAKings.com will get you up-close-and-personal with the players in this new feature. Nickname: Cliffy Off-season home: Ayr, Ontario Favorite movie: Remember The Titans Favorite TV show: The ...



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Scarlett, Severson sign entry-level deals - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today signed defensemen Reece Scarlett and Damon Severson to entry-level contracts. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were...



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Maple Leafs 2012-13 Broadcast Schedule - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that all regular season and preseason games will once again be carried live among four Canadian television networks and two radio stations. On television, Leafs TV, Sportsnet Ontario, TSN, and CBC wi...



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40 years ago: Team Canada takes Game 2 at Maple Leaf Gardens | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

On September 4, 1972 Team Canada played the Soviet Union in Game 2 of the Summit Series. After being humiliated 7-3 in the opening game in Montreal two days earlier, the Canadians resolved to have a better performance heading into the matchup at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens. Goaltender Tony Esposito



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My Stanley Cup Story: Brad Richardson - Los Angeles Kings | News

My Stanley Cup Story: Brad Richardson By Deborah Lew This is the seventh feature of a special multi-part LAKings.com content series featuring various members of the Kings organization as the Stanley Cup makes its way around North Amer...



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Martinez final Kings player to celebrate with Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez started the week training at his old stomping grounds and ended it with a Stanley Cup celebration among friends and family. A former standout for the Miami (Ohio) University Redhawks, Martinez was back...



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Lewis brings Lord Stanley to Salt Lake City - Los Angeles Kings | News

Thursday was already scheduled to be a big sports day in Utah, with the University of Utah, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University all scheduled to start their college football seasons. But Trevor Lewis' arrival with the Stanley Cu...



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Wilson honors family, friends with Cup in Arizona - Los Angeles Kings | News

Denver Wilson's day with the Stanley Cup in Phoenix on Wednesday wasn't exactly typical. Then again, the Los Angeles Kings' assistant equipment manager took a path to the NHL that wasn't exactly typical either. While the Cup has spent much of t...



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NHL Network to re-air 2012 Eastern final - New Jersey Devils - News

Get ready to set those DVRs. Devils fans seeking a preseason hockey fix can relive the entire 2012 Eastern Conference Final on NHL Network beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. The rebroadcast of the epic six-game series against the Rangers c...



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Anonymous Site Feedback Needed | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

We’re taking a good hard look at TMLfans.ca and a big part of that will be based on user experience. We’ve begun soliciting advice from some of the posters in our forums, but I am concerned that people are reluctant to be brutally honest because they don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, or come off



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Future of Canada-Russia rivalry includes Yakupov, Rielly | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

(Nail Yakupov, 2012 first-overall draft pick, dons his Oilers sweater) Forty years ago Sunday, the Montreal Forum played host to the opening matchup of the historic eight-game Summit Series between Canada and the former Soviet Union. The collective jaws of the host nation dropped in gaping horror, st



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LAKings.com Presents 4 on 4 - Week 6 - Los Angeles Kings | News

Welcome to Week 4 of our weekly feature on LAKings.com, 4 on 4. Four prominent hockey writers; John Hoven of The Mayor's Manor, Bryan Reynolds and Nathan Eide of Hockey Wilderness, Derek Tanabe of Fear the Fin, and Thomas Drance of Canucks Army wi...



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NHL-ready Kings' prospects may have to wait their turn - Los Angeles Kings | News

It started with former general manager Dave Taylor and continued with current GM Dean Lombardi, but the Los Angeles Kings built a champion through the NHL Draft -- plus a few shrewd acquisitions via the trade market and free agency to fill in the ...



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X-Factor: Simon Gagne could give Kings more scoring - Los Angeles Kings | News

When Los Angeles Kings forward Simon Gagne returned from a concussion during the Stanley Cup Final, the veteran told reporters he was trying to view the series as "a last chance" to claim hockey's most coveted trophy. Gagne had been close twice...



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Kings lineup reunited in hopes of back-to-back Cups - Los Angeles Kings | News

If the lineup below looks quite familiar, it's because the Los Angeles Kings took the phrase "getting the band back together" pretty seriously. Los Angeles completed an incredible run to its first Stanley Cup title, then retained every player w...



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Kings Announce National TV Schedule - Los Angeles Kings | News

The Los Angeles Kings, in conjunction with the National Hockey League, today announced the club’s National TV Schedule for the upcoming 2012-13 regular season. Among the highlights of the schedule is the NBC Sports Network national broadcast of t...



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Continuity could help Kings defend Stanley Cup title - Los Angeles Kings | News

The Los Angeles Kings' march to a championship was so remarkable, it isn't easy to place in a historical context. Not only was Los Angeles the first No. 8 seed to claim the Stanley Cup, but the Kings' level of dominance en route to the title wa...



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Six Questions facing the Los Angeles Kings - Los Angeles Kings | News

The Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup and brought back every significant player from the first title-winning team in franchise history, so there aren't going to be a lot of questions for the club to answer as the 2012-13 season approaches. ...



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NHL unveils '12-13 national TV schedule - New Jersey Devils - News

The Devils will be a hard team to miss in 2012-13. The defending Eastern Conference champions will be featured in 13 national broadcasts on NBC Sports Network and NHL Network-US, with another four televised nationally exclusively in Canada on ...



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Kings of the South Bay - Los Angeles Kings | News

The Los Angeles Kings are often associated with the South Bay. Nearly every member of the club lives in the area – which is largely comprised of the Beach Cities; Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo – as do many of the club’s staff members. The rea...



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Drewiske's Cup win completes impressive run of titles - Los Angeles Kings | News

When Los Angeles Kings' center Mike Richards won the Stanley Cup, it marked the ultimate goal in a young career full of championships. Not to be outdone, teammate Davis Drewiske showed off some hardware of his own Monday, when he enjoyed his day w...



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On the Boardwalk - New Jersey Devils - News

ALBANY, N.Y. – The American Hockey League released the Albany Devils 2012-13 schedule, which begins at the Times Union Center on Saturday, Oct. 13 against the Manchester Monarchs at 5:05 p.m. Thirty-one of the Devils home games will be played duri...



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One-on-One: Morgan Rielly | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

Leafs first-round draft pick Morgan Rielly joined several NHL prospects as part of the NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Tuesday. The annual event allowed trading card partners Panini America and Upper Deck to be photograph 30 young players for the first time in their NHL uniforms. Q: Is it strange to attend



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Beginners Workshop With Daryl Evans - Los Angeles Kings | News

The Los Angeles Kings will be hosting a Beginner’s Workshop taught by Kings legend Daryl Evans at the Simi Valley Iceoplex on Oct 2, Oct. 9 and Oct. 13. This workshop will be held over a four-week span, culminating on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at STAPLES ...



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Cup's Ontario odyssey ends with Richardson, McCauley - Los Angeles Kings | News

The journey through Ontario that started more than a week ago with Mike Richards in the westernmost part of the province ended today with former Kings' player and current team scout Alyn McCauley. Following two days in London with Los Angeles tea...



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My Stanley Cup Story: Jarret Stoll - Los Angeles Kings | News

MY STANLEY CUP STORY: Jarret Stoll By Deborah Lew This is the sixth feature of a special multi-part LAKings.com content series featuring various members of the Kings organization as the Stanley Cup makes its way around North America througho...



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LAKings.com Presents 4 on 4 - Week 5 - Los Angeles Kings | News

Welcome to Week 4 of our weekly feature on LAKings.com, 4 on 4. Four prominent hockey writers; John Hoven of The Mayor's Manor, Bryan Reynolds and Nathan Eide of Hockey Wilderness, Derek Tanabe of Fear the Fin, and Thomas Drance of Canucks Army wi...



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Fanfare and festivities as Cup tours London - Los Angeles Kings | News

3:15P LONDON, Ont. -- The final leg of Drew Doughty's tour took him to his parents home on the other side of town and was a walk down memory lane. Doughty hopped into his old bed with the Cup. He posed for photos in the bed that features a Los ...



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Doughty gets the party started early - Los Angeles Kings | News

LONDON, Ont. -- It's never too early to start a party with the Stanley Cup, and Drew Doughty proved that Thursday. The Kings' defenseman rolled out of bed to greet the Cup outside his home. Also waiting for him was his grandfather, Edward, with...



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Broadcasting legend adds to Clifford's day with Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

What started with a whirlwind tour around town ended with a surprise appearance from a broadcasting legend. It all came together during a day with the Stanley Cup for Los Angeles Kings forward Kyle Clifford. It started at 9 a.m., when Clifford's ...



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Banner year continues for new dad Mats Sundin | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

As reported in the Toronto Star, citing the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, former Leafs captain Mats Sundin became a first time father this past week. Sundin and his wife Josephine are the proud parents of a baby daughter. Earlier this summer Sundin was named as one of four NHL players to be inducted



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THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Expect Korbinian Holzer to be wearing Leaf colors when the season resumes. It’s true; you can’t teach big but there’s nothing stopping you from going out and getting it. Two of the Leafs newer bigs, Korbinian Holzer and Tyler Biggs are summering in Toronto, scrimmaging and working with Leafs skat



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Leafs Add Four Hall Of Famers To Alumni Showdown - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Detroit, MI -- The Detroit Red Wings® and Toronto Maple Leafs® today announced the addition of eight total players who will participate in the festivities surrounding the 2012 Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Alumni Showdown™ on December 31 at Comerica P...



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Off The Ice with Davis Drewiske - Los Angeles Kings | News

By Sarah Sotoodeh When Davis Drewiske was six years old, his mom decided to sign her sons up for hockey. “It’s a funny story,†Drewiske said, laughing. “My dad was a wrestler and all his brothers were wrestlers, but he was out of town o...



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LA Kings Night At Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles Kings | News

The Los Angeles Kings and Los Angeles Dodgers have teamed up once again to present LA Kings Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Aug. 24, when the Dodgers host the Miami Marlins at 7:10 p.m. The Kings Night ticket package in the Right Field Pavil...



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Stanley Cup continues long trip through Ontario - Los Angeles Kings | News

After enjoying several days moving through Western Canada, the Stanley Cup's nine-day trip through Ontario began Saturday with Los Angeles Kings forward Mike Richards in Kenora, a town situated much closer to Winnipeg than Toronto. After a day of...



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Richards pays tribute to 1907 Cup champs - Los Angeles Kings | News

The day after Dustin Penner personally escorted the Stanley Cup through his hometown of Winkler, Manitoba for the second time in five years, teammate Mike Richards brought the Cup to a town that had gone more than 100 years without a Cup celebrati...



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Marlies announce 2012-13 schedule | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Toronto Marlies announced their 76-game schedule for the 2012-13 season. The team’s defence of their Western Conference title begins on Saturday, October 13 at Ricoh Coliseum against the Rochester Americans, the affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. Other schedule highlights include: -Wednesday, Decem



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Stoll honors grandparents during day with Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

Few players have had as active a day with the Stanley Cup as Kings center Jarret Stoll did Thursday. In a whirlwind day, Stoll visited two separate rinks, held numerous public events, and ended the day with a banquet with about 1,100 guests. And a...



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LAKings.com Presents 4 on 4 - Week 4 - Los Angeles Kings | News

Welcome to Week 4 of our weekly feature on LAKings.com, 4 on 4. Four prominent hockey writers; John Hoven of The Mayor's Manor, Bryan Reynolds and Nathan Eide of Hockey Wilderness, Derek Tanabe of Fear the Fin, and Jeff Angus of Canucks Army will ...



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Leafs add truculence to Alumni roster | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

(Brad May, pictured, played for both Leafs and Wings) The Maple Leafs announced Thursday that Tie Domi, Dave “Tiger” Williams, and Brad May have been added to the team’s roster for the Alumni Showdown vs. the Detroit Red Wings. The trio combined for 9,729 career penalty minutes in 3,023 NHL regular s



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My Stanley Cup Story: Rob Laird - Los Angeles Kings | News

My Stanley Cup Story: Rob Laird By Deborah Lew It would be interesting to know just how much money and awareness the Stanley Cup has helped raise for charity over the years, simply by being the Stanley Cup. Rob Laird, the senior pr...



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Stanley Cup enjoys trip through Saskatchewan - Los Angeles Kings | News

With 13 different Los Angeles Kings players and staff members hailing from Ontario, Canada's most populous province will see plenty of the Stanley Cup this summer. But Saskatchewan is getting three days of its own this week with hockey's holy grai...



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Sunset Sip, Hosted by Jim Fox - Los Angeles Kings | News

Los Angeles Kings TV Commentator and Kings alumnus Jim Fox will be hosting the second annual “Sunset Sip†wine tasting reception at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach (628 Alamitos Ave.) Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ...



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Rielly Helps Canada Win Challenge Series - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

HALIFAX _ Ryan Strome went to a reliable move to help Canada win the Canada-Russia Challenge. Strome scored at 3:20 of overtime on Tuesday to give Canada the series victory after the Canadians won 4-2 Game 4 in regulation time. Canada need...



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Devils sign forward Stefan Matteau - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today signed forward Stefan Matteau, the club’s first choice, and 29th overall selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, to an entry-level contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager...



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Ranford gets another chance to host Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

Bill Ranford won the Stanley Cup twice as a player with the Edmonton Oilers, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1990. But both those wins predated the modern tradition entitling members of the Stanley Cup-winning team to a day with t...



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Rielly Notches Two Helpers For Canada - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

HALIFAX _ After twice battled back from two-goal deficits and rallying to tie a third time in the final period, Canada ran out of steam against Russia. Andrei Sigarev scored his second goal of the game with 6:23 left to play as Russia edged Ca...



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Off The Ice With Alec Martinez - Los Angeles Kings - Features

By Sarah Sotoodeh In Alec Martinez’s first game as a member of the Los Angeles Kings, he played for just over 16 minutes and had two shots on goal. That Oct. 3, 2009 game against the Phoenix Coyotes didn’t go as planned – the Kings lost 6-3 – ...



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Mitchell's Cup journey connects his past with present - Los Angeles Kings | News

PORT McNEILL, B.C. -- For Willie Mitchell, it wasn't enough to thank the tiny town that raised and nurtured him -- as both a hockey player and young man -- during his one day with the Stanley Cup. For the veteran defenseman of the Los Angeles K...



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Greene enjoys day with Cup despite rain - Los Angeles Kings | News

The day after Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi enjoyed idyllic weather for his day with the Stanley Cup in Ludlow, Mass., defenseman Matt Greene didn't have the same luck when he received the trophy Friday morning in Grand Ledge, Mi...



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Biggs Solid At USA Junior Camp - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- To be good, it takes a helping of luck, and Tyler Biggs had a double helping of that Saturday. Biggs scored both goals in Team USA's 3-2 overtime loss to Finland on the final day of the USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation...



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Rielly Scores As Canada Falls - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

YAROSLAVL, Russia _ Kirill Kapustin's hat trick Friday helped Russia even a junior hockey challenge with Canada in a penalty-filled 6-3 victory for the Russians, as the series prepares for a move to Halifax next week. Russia led all the way, a...



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After tumultuous season, Cup defense already in sight - Los Angeles Kings | News

It's amazing how much things can change in a matter of months. For Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi, the 2011-12 season ended on such a high note with the franchise's first Stanley Cup win that it's easy to forget the team's tumultu...



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For Lombardi, day with Cup all about giving back - Los Angeles Kings | News

Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi had the perfect icebreaker for the noticeably pro-Bruins crowd that came out to celebrate the public event he hosted Thursday during his day with the Stanley Cup in his hometown of Ludlow, Massachuse...



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LAKings.com Presents 4 on 4 - Week 3 - Los Angeles Kings | News

Welcome to Week 3 of our weekly feature on LAKings.com, 4 on 4. Four prominent hockey writers; John Hoven of The Mayor's Manor, Bryan Reynolds and Nathan Eide of Hockey Wilderness, Derek Tanabe of Fear the Fin, and Thomas Drance of Canucks Army wi...



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Rielly Records Assist In Canada's Win Over Russia - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

YAROSLAVL, Russia _ Emotions were running high Thursday as Canada's top junior hockey players beat Russia 3-2 in the first game of the Canada-Russia Challenge. But Canadian coach Steve Spott wasn't happy with the undisciplined play his team, a...



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Leafs Sign Biggs To Entry Level Deal - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Brian Burke, President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Thursday that the hockey club has signed forward and 2011 first-round draft choice Tyler Biggs to a three-year entry level contract. Biggs, 19, played this past se...



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Devils sign forward Bobby Butler - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today signed forward Bobby Butler to a two-way contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. Butler joins th...



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Leafs sign Tyler Biggs | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Maple Leafs announced Thursday that they have signed forward Tyler Biggs to a three-year entry level contract. Biggs, 19, was team’s first choice, 22nd overall, in the 2011 Entry Draft. Last season the 6’3″ 210-pound right-winger played for the Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks of the Central Coll



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Relive best of 2011-12 on MSG+ 'Summer Ice' - New Jersey Devils - News

New York, NY (August 9, 2012) – New Jersey Devils “Summer Ice†on MSG+ will look back at the best games from the Eastern Conference Champions’ 2011-12 season for four consecutive Saturdays starting August 11 at 8:00 p.m. For each two-hour inst...



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Lombardi brings Cup home to Ludlow - Los Angeles Kings | News

Ludlow, Massachusetts is a short drive from the Basketball Hall of Fame in nearby Springfield. But the discussion today is all hockey, as Kings GM and Ludlow resident Dean Lombardi enjoys his day with the Stanley Cup. The Cup last came to this ...



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My Stanley Cup Story: Bernie Nicholls - Los Angeles Kings | News

My Stanley Cup Story: Bernie Nicholls By Deborah Lew When the Los Angeles Kings won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup, one of the most popular players in team history managed to have himself included in the historic event. It wasn’...



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Leafs add McDonald, Roberts and McCabe to Alumni Roster | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

On Thursday the Leafs added Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald as well as Gary Roberts and Bryan McCabe to the roster for the NHL Alumni Showdown game. The event will take place on New Year’s Eve at Comerica Park in Detroit, the day before the Winter Classic. McDonald, Roberts and McCabe recorded 2,443 poi



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Off The Post: Canada-USA controversy eerily familiar | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

(Christine Sinclair, pictured, and Hayley Wickenheiser have both battled the USA. And referees.) When the Canadian women’s soccer team was victimized awful by officiating in Monday’s semi-final against the United States, many Olympics fans north of the border felt an uncomfortable sense of dejavu. If



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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul skated Tuesday for the first time since separating his shoulder in March. According to a report in the Toronto Star, Lupul was watched by strength and conditioning coach Anthony Belza during a half-hour...



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Staying The Course - Los Angeles Kings - Features

Hockey is known as a game of aggression. It is a game of blazing speed and quickness, agility and violence that combines in dramatic, hard-hitting grace. The sport associated with black eyes, broken noses and bone-crushing checks does not have a r...



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Behind The Numbers: How We Won the Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

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NHL.com's Leafs Top 10 Prospects - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

It didn't take long for Jake Gardiner to make an impact in Toronto. The defenseman was acquired in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks (that also netted Joffrey Lupul) in exchange for blueliner Francois Beauchemin in February 2011. After a brief sta...



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Possible X-Factor For Leafs - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Nikolai Kulemin broke out in a big way two years ago. After a 31-point season as a rookie and 36 points in his second season, Kulemin delivered 30 goals and 57 points in 82 games in 2010-11. Last season, Kulemin regressed in every category. He...



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Six Key Questions - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

When a team hasn't reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs in seven years, there are always going to be more questions than answers surrounding the club. That's the case for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who, thanks to the Florida Panthers qualifying for t...



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NHL.com's Leafs Preview - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

For a team that now holds the unwanted label of team with the longest playoff drought in the NHL, there wasn't a major move made by Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke this offseason. At least, not yet. After missing the postseas...



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My Stanley Cup Story: John Stevens - Los Angeles Kings - Features

My Stanley Cup Story: John Stevens By Deborah Lew This is the third feature of a special multi-part LAKings.com content series featuring various members of the Kings organization as the Stanley Cup makes its way around North America thr...



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Maple Leafs Sign First-Round Draft Pick Morgan Rielly - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Brian Burke, President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Friday that the hockey club has signed 2012 first-round draft choice Morgan Rielly to a three-year entry level contract. Rielly, 18, was selected fifth overall at the...



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Leafs sign Morgan Rielly | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

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Welcome to Week 2 of our weekly feature on LAKings.com, 4 on 4. Four prominent hockey writers; John Hoven of The Mayor's Manor, Bryan Reynolds and Nathan Eide of Hockey Wilderness, Derek Tanabe of Fear the Fin, and Thomas Drance of Canucks Army wi...



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Over the years, the Stanley Cup has traveled thousands of miles, but it may never have visited a smaller town than West Guilford, Ont., hometown of Los Angeles Kings coaching consultant Bernie Nicholls. A player for nine seasons in Los Angeles, Ni...



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LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Tanner Pearson, selected by the Kings in the first-round (30th overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry level contract, Kings President/General Manager ...



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Justin Williams gets his day in the sun - Los Angeles Kings | News

8:50 a.m.: Justin Williams arrived at his offseason home in Ventnor City, N.J., with the Stanley Cup in tow. It's the second time Williams will spend a day with the Cup, and for this year's celebration, he's got some interesting plans. The day i...



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Leafs Announce Alumni Showdown Additions - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings® and Toronto Maple Leafs® today announced the addition of nine total players that will participate in the festivities surrounding the 2012 Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Alumni Showdown™ on December 31 at Comerica Par...



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Center Ice – James Durbin - Los Angeles Kings - Features

By Lindsay Adler It was only a few short months ago when American Idol finalist James Durbin moved 18,118 energized hockey fans with his rendition of the National Anthem. Known for bringing metal and rock and roll to the Idol stage, Durbin...



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Favorite son Emerson brings Cup to Waterford - Los Angeles Kings | News

In the lengthy hockey history of Waterford, Ontario -- located about 80 miles south of Toronto -- roughly 12,000 kids have played hockey in the local minor hockey system. Only one of them has played in the NHL. Monday afternoon, that prodigal son ...



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Kompon will celebrate with Cup in St. Louis - Los Angeles Kings | News

Jamie Kompon hasn't worked for the St. Louis Blues for six years. Yet the assistant coach will take the Stanley Cup to that city after winning it with the Los Angeles Kings. Hired in July as an assistant for the Chicahgo Blackhawks, Kompon t...



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Brown ends trip to Ithaca with rink visit - Los Angeles Kings | News

Dustin Brown's time as a member of the Ithaca High School ice hockey team was brief, yet illustrious. He went to the state championship game twice, losing in the final as a ninth grader in 1999 before winning it all the following season before lea...



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Brown brings Cup to honor fallen Marine - Los Angeles Kings | News

ITHACA, N.Y. -- When Dustin Brown finally learned when he'd spend his official day with the Stanley Cup, his first thought wasn't about how he'd like to party with it at local bars. His first thought wasn't about how he'd love have his three so...



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Brown's whirlwind day with Cup continues - Los Angeles Kings | News

While Dustin Brown was visiting his old high school during his day with the Stanley Cup, the Los Angeles Kings captain was faced with a daunting task -- making enough time for almost 1,000 people who lined up for a picture with the trophy. Than...



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Cup arrives at home of Kings' captain Brown - Los Angeles Kings | News

Dustin Brown's day with the Stanley Cup in his hometown of Ithaca, N.Y. got off to an early -- and wet -- start. Phil Pritchard, the keeper of the Cup, started his drive from the home of Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in Stamford, Conn...



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Quick's special week ends with Cup celebration - Los Angeles Kings | News

For the past few summers, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick has held his annual goaltending camp at the Stamford Twin Rinks in Stamford, Conn. But this year has seen the camp's popularity take off. That tends to happen when the local ...



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L.A. hockey hot spot gets a day with the Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

When Montreal-born brothers Chris and Kosta Tsangaris opened the Redondo Beach Café in Southern California seven years ago, they wanted to create a haven for Canadian expats and L.A. hockey diehards. They never dreamed that one day they'd be hosti...



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NextSportStar.com | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

TMLfans.ca columnist and co-owner Rob Del Mundo is scheduled to appear on NextSportStar.com on Tuesday morning at 10:30 as a guest of sportswriter Perry Lefko. Tune in to listen! Follow Rob on Twitter: @TMLFansRob



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One-on-One: John-Michael Liles | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

Leafs defenceman John-Michael Liles was in Toronto for a screening of the forthcoming film “The Campaign” starring Will Ferrell. TMLfans.ca had a chance to speak with Liles. Q: How much are you looking forward to this movie, and how big of a Will Ferrell fan are you? A: I’m a big fan of Will Ferrell



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Kings to release final season seat packages to public - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings, the 2012 Stanley Cup Champions, announced that beginning today they will put the remaining inventory of non-premium season tickets on sale. These will be available for purchase online beginning at 2 p.m. by ...



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Maple Leafs Sign Mark Fraser - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Maple Leafs Sign Mark Fraser Brian Burke, President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Monday that the hockey club has signed defenceman Mark Fraser to a one-year contract. Fraser, 25, split the 2011-12 American Hockey...



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Season Tickets Provide Entertainment, Business Value - Los Angeles Kings - Features

By Don Simkovich (Special to LAKings.com) and Doug Ward Kirk Waldron is a Los Angeles native and lifelong hockey fan who has held season tickets to the Los Angeles Kings for 10 years. He likes the entertainment value and leverages the package...



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Jr. Kings Hockey: Billet Families Needed - Los Angeles Kings - Community

The LA Jr Kings are in need of 6 Host Billet Families to house players from our Midget 18AAA, Midget 16AAAA and Bantam AAA teams. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a host family, please contact Billet Coordinator, Barbara Jorge...



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Kings Hire Davis Payne - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have hired Davis Payne as an assistant coach and have signed him to a multi-year contract, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi and Head Coach Darryl Sutter announced today. “Davis was clearly the gu...



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LAKings.com Presents 4 on 4 - Los Angeles Kings - Features

Welcome to our newest weekly feature on LAKings.com, 4 on 4. Four prominent hockey writers; John Hoven of The Mayor's Manor, Bryan Reynolds of Hockey Wilderness, Derek Tanabe of Fear the Fin, and Thomas Drance of Canucks Army will answer 4 questio...



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My Stanley Cup Story: Colin Fraser - Los Angeles Kings | News

MY STANLEY CUP STORY: Colin Fraser By Deborah Lew This is the second feature of a special multi-part LAKings.com content series featuring various members of the Kings organization as the Stanley Cup makes its way around North America throughou...



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Steve Staios, the newest member of the Leafs’ management team, played 1001 NHL games. Steve Staios remembers the chair. “I was seven years old, living in Hamilton and a coach asked if I wanted to play hockey,” said the newest member of the Leafs management team. Soccer was the sport in the Staio



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Steve Staios Joins Leafs Management Team - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Steve Staios, a veteran defenceman of 18 seasons in the National Hockey League, announced his retirement as an active player on Wednesday. The Hamilton, Ontario native played in 1,001 career regular season games and 33 more in the NHL postseason f...



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LOS ANGELES – Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin and the Redondo Beach City Council will welcome the Stanley Cup to Redondo Beach Café (1511 S. Pacific Coast Highway) tomorrow (Wednesday). A limited number of photo opportunities with the Stanley Cup ...



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Stoll, Greene at Kings championship DVD premiere - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – If a film director were to cast actual NHL players for a hockey movie, he or she could very well use the Los Angeles Kings as central casting. There's the gruff, old-school coach, Darryl Sutter. There's the square-jawed blue colla...



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Center Ice - Angie Johnson - Los Angeles Kings | News

By Spencer Votipka A contestant on the hit television show The Voice, Angie Johnson sang the National Anthem at STAPLES Center prior to a Kings game this season. In this latest installment of CENTER ICE, a new LAKings.com series that takes...



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Dustin Brown to bring Cup to Ithaca on Saturday - Los Angeles Kings | News

Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown, a native of Ithaca, N.Y., will bring the Stanley Cup to Ithaca High School on Saturday morning. The Syracuse Post-Standard reports that a limited number of photo opportunities with the Cup will be availab...



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Cup spends week with historic hockey families - Los Angeles Kings | News

This weekend should prove to be a special one as the Stanley Cup serves as the guest of honor on the historic Sutter family farm in Viking, Alberta. The property raised six brothers who played in the NHL in the 1970s, '80s and '90s, combining for ...



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Sutter family ready for weekend with Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

Hockey's first family of central Alberta is about to have a great weekend. The Sutters have already enjoyed a summer to remember in 2012. It started with Brody Sutter signing an entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on June 1, followe...



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Rookie Camp closes with Red Team's 3-2 win - New Jersey Devils - News

Mike Hoeffel scored twice Friday to secure a 3-2 win for the Red Team on the final day of the Devils' 2012 Rookie Camp. The week of practices, scrimmages and off-ice conditioning offers the club's prospects an opportunity to work on their developm...



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Kings Announce "Select-A-Seat" Online Event - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings, the 2012 Stanley Cup Champions, will host their annual “Select-A-Seat†event online this month in anticipation of the upcoming season, the club announced today. Existing ticket package and deposit holde...



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A Day With The Cup - Simon Gagne - Los Angeles Kings | News

This is the first of a multi-part series featuring various members of the Kings organization as the Stanley Cup makes its way around North America throughout the summer. On June 4, 2010, Simon Gagne and the Philadelphia Flyers tied their best...



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Kulemin Agrees To Terms With Leafs - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Brian Burke, President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced on Friday that restricted free agent Nikolai Kulemin has agreed to terms on a new two-year contract. Kulemin, 26, has 68 goals and 84 assists for 152 points in fo...



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Leafs resign Nikolai Kulemin | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

On Friday the Maple Leafs announced the re-signing of forward Nikolai Kulemin, who had been a restricted free agent. The 26-year-old was the club’s second choice, 44th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Kulemin registered seven goals and 28 points in 70 games last season, missing the team’s final



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Who will be the hub of the Leafs’ number one line? While incumbent Tyler Bozak put together an 18-goal, 47-point campaign, Leafs GM Brian Burke is convinced Bozak is better suited to a lower spot in the lineup. There are three internal candidates for the spot between Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul



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Fraser enjoys day-long festivities with the Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

The weekly farmer's market in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, was forced to move this week from Friday to Wednesday, but area vendors shouldn't be too inconvenienced by the switch. It's all part of the day-long festivities welcoming Los Angeles Kings forwar...



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2012 Preseason Schedule set - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The Eastern Conference Champion New Jersey Devils seven-game preseason schedule, all vs. Eastern Conference opposition, will include three home games and four road matches, including two neutral-site road games. The Devils’ home ga...



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Lamoriello excited about new coaching staff - New Jersey Devils - News

Devils President/CEO/GM Lou Lamoriello spoke to the media Tuesday after the club announced the additions of new assistant coaches Scott Stevens and Matt Shaw. What do the new assistants bring? Well, I think it's obvious what, first of all, Sco...



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Kings commemorative milk bottle a big hit - Los Angeles Kings | News

As one of the last dairy farms still packing their product in glass containers, the staff at Broguiere's Dairy likes to have fun with their bottle designs. A family-run business since 1920, the company has made commemorative bottle designs hono...



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Cup spends first of two days in Brandon - Los Angeles Kings | News

After spending much of the last week moving around the east coast, the Stanley Cup made a stop in Canada's heartland Monday, where it was scheduled to spend two days in Brandon, Manitoba. With two Kings staff members hailing from Brandon, the Cup ...



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The Kings Sign Hickey, Legein, Meckler And Muzzin - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Thomas Hickey, forward Stefan Legein, forward David Meckler and defenseman Jake Muzzin to one-year contracts, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announ...



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Stevens, Shaw named new assistants - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today named Scott Stevens and Matt Shaw as assistant coaches. Head Coach Peter DeBoer’s staff also includes Assistant Coach Dave Barr and Goaltending Coach Chris Terreri. The announcement was made by Devils’ Pres...



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Active In The Community - Los Angeles Kings | News

In 2011, at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas, Dustin Brown earned the NHL Foundation Player Award for his service to our community. Last month, at this year’s NHL Awards Show, Brown (along with Jonathan Quick) was on hand representing the Stanl...



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Net investments - New Jersey Devils - News

NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils and their fans certainly breathed a sigh of relief earlier this month when veteran goalies Martin Brodeur and Johan Hedberg decided to re-sign with the organization for two more seasons each. It wasn't so m...



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Rookie Camp opens at AmeriHealth Pavilion - New Jersey Devils - News

The Devils opened their 2012 Rookie Camp on Monday, welcoming their prospects to AmeriHealth Pavilion in Newark for a week of conditioning and development. “The objective of this is to give an orientation as to what the philosophy is of the or...



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Assistants could be named this week - New Jersey Devils - News

NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Devils General Manager Lou Lamoriello said Monday that he expects to have two new assistant coaches in place by the end of the week. Lamoriello lost former assistant coaches Adam Oates and Larry Robinson during a 13-d...



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Dwight King Signs With The Kings For Two More Years - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Dwight King to a two-year contract, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. King, 23 (turned 23 on July 5), collected 14 points (5-9=14), 1...



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Cup makes second trip to Massachusetts this week - Los Angeles Kings | News

After spending Tuesday and Wednesday in Massachusetts with members of the Los Angeles' Kings training and scouting staff, the Stanley Cup spent two days in Quebec with Jonathan Bernier and Simon Gagne before boarding an Air Canada flight for a ret...



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Gagne enjoys day of golf with Cup in Quebec - Los Angeles Kings | News

Eleven months after Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron brought the Stanley Cup to Quebec City, enjoying a nice breakfast with the trophy at the city's historic Chateau Frontenac hotel, another native son brought the Cup to town. With a golf t...



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Bernier enjoys eventful day with Cup in Quebec - Los Angeles Kings | News

After a picturesque trip through Slovenia with Kings star Anze Kopitar and two days of travels through Massachusetts with head athletic trainer Chris Kingsley, pro scout Steve Greeley and co-director of amateur scouting Mark Yannetti, the Stanley ...



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2012 Rookie Camp roster - New Jersey Devils - News

The Devils have released the following roster of 36 players set to attend 2012 Rookie Camp at AmeriHealth Pavilion beginning Monday, July 16. Goaltenders (4): 35. Keith Kinkaid 50. Maxime Clermont 60. Scott Wedgewood 65. Chris Rawling...



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Center Ice -- Moi Navarro - Los Angeles Kings | News

Moi Nararro, who was featured on the third season of NBC’s The Sing-Off, this past season sang the national anthem prior to a Kings home game at STAPLES Center. Immediately following the experience we asked the singer-songwriter the following que...



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Statement from Cam Janssen - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – New Jersey Devils forward Cam Janssen released the following statement: "Earlier this week, I participated in an internet-based radio show in which I used some poor judgment which I now regret. The New Jersey Devils were unaw...



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Leafs, Red Wings players named for Alumni Showdown | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

On Wednesday both the Maple Leafs and Red Wings announced preliminary rosters for the 2012 Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Alumni Showdown. The game will take place on New Year’s Eve at Detroit’s Comerica Park, one day before the 2013 Winter Classic. The Leafs alumni roster includes: Darryl Sittler, Rick V



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Lamoriello named to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame - New Jersey Devils - News

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Lou Lamoriello, Mike Modano and Eddie Olczyk will be enshrined as the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2012 it was announced today by USA Hockey. The three-member class will be formally installed into the Hall t...



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Kings hope to win with five nominations at tonight's ESPYS - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings hope to win big tonight as the newly crowned champs are up for five awards at the 20th annual ESPYS. This year’s ESPYS will be broadcast live on ESPN from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live tonig...



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Teammates: Gagne and Bernier - Los Angeles Kings | News

Teammates: Gagne and Bernier Editor's Note: Each month LAKings.com will sit down with two players and ask each guy the same questions. In this sixth installment, Simon Gagne and Jonathan Bernier gave their answers when posed with the foll...



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Wild Speculation About Front Loaded Contracts | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

An owner’s wild comments point to the NHL addressing cap circumvention in the new collective bargaining agreement. Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold expressed his concern about the length it took to sign free agents Zach Parise and Ryan Suter in an interview with TSN. With negotiations for the new c



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Devils sign Krys Barch - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The Devils have signed free-agent forward Krys Barch to a contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. Barch will enter his first...



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“It’s time to move on” to blue and white? | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

Roberto Luongo has gone on the record to say he doesn’t want to suit up for the Vancouver Canucks come next season. Luongo went on the record in an interview with Vancouver radio station CFOX and made his thoughts about wanting out of Vancouver, forcing Vancouver General Manager Mike Gillis’s hand an



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Kings sign Bodnarchuk to one-year deal - Los Angeles Kings - Press Releases

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk to a one-year contract, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Bodnarchuk, 23 (turns 24 on July 11), tied a career ...



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Cody Franson was back at school Friday … the Leafs Hockey School that is. The Leafs defenceman was in town to help out on-ice activities for the day at MasterCard Centre. “It’s fun, that was me back in the day and I haven’t forgotten those days and how much fun they are for kids,” Franson said. I



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Off the Post: Fireworks - Los Angeles Kings | News

*Editor’s Note: LAKings.com staff writer Deborah Lew boldly seeks to satisfy the burning curiosity of fans by using current events and thought-provoking creativity to get a comprehensive off-the-ice look at the boys who’ve captured our hearts and ...



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Is Burke Handicapping Himself? | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

Is Brian Burke trying to sign free agents with one hand tied behind his back? Burke has been adamant about not signing players to huge contracts and not overpaying free agents but with the salary cap at $70 million dollars is it time to spend more on free agents to improve the Toronto Maple Leafs? [.



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Campbell signs a two-year contract with Kings - Los Angeles Kings - Press Releases

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Andrew Campbell to a two-year contract, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Campbell, 24, had 19 points (2-17=19), 54 penalty minu...



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Salvador back to anchor blue line - New Jersey Devils - News

New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello has re-signed his highest-scoring defenseman from the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs -- Bryce Salvador. After sitting out an entire 82-game season in 2010-11 with an inner-ear concussion, Salvador was...



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Devils re-sign Bryce Salvador - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today re-signed defenseman Bryce Salvador to a new contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. Salvado...



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Development Camp roster and schedule announced - Los Angeles Kings - Press Releases

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings will host their annual Development Camp at the Toyota Sports Center (TSC) in El Segundo starting Friday, July 6. The Development Camp roster (listed below) includes both players in the...



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Imagine This: Love is Like the Stanley Cup - Los Angeles Kings | News

As the expression goes, don’t go looking for love, let love find you. The same could apply to the Stanley Cup – just ask LA Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi. It's not worth mentioning all the players who, as unrestricted free agents, have sought ...



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Out With The Old | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

All signs point to a bottom six revamping for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In an effort to play more defensive minded hockey under new head coach Randy Carlyle, the Leafs biggest change looks like it will be to the team’s ‘bottom six.’ Forwards Colby Armstrong and Joey Crabb were shown the door by Leafs



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Brodeur, Hedberg stick with Devils - New Jersey Devils - News

Martin Brodeur had to go onto the free agent market to convince the New Jersey Devils to give him a two-year contract. It worked. Brodeur, 40, re-signed with the New Jersey Devils on Monday, as did his backup, Johan Hedberg, 39. "We did ente...



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Devils sign Hedberg to new pact - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today re-signed goaltender Johan Hedberg to a new contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. Hedberg has a...



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Brodeur inks new deal with Devils - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils have re-signed goaltender Martin Brodeur to a new contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. Brodeur, a me...



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Penner inks for one more year - Los Angeles Kings | News

Dustin Penner's journey with the Kings will last at least one more season. Penner, who turned around a disappointing regular season with a strong playoff run, signed a one-year, $3.25-million contract on Sunday. Penner had become an unrestricte...



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Kings, Penner agree on one-year deal - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with left wing Dustin Penner, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Penner, 29, joins both Jarret Stoll and...



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Leafs sign Jay McClement – agree to terms with Matt Frattin | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Maple Leafs made their first free agent splash late Sunday afternoon, signing centre Jay McClement to a two-year $3-million deal. McClement spent last season with the Colorado Avalanche following six seasons with the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old native of Kingston, Ontario was third among all



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Leafs Buy Out Armstrong | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Toronto Maple Leafs decided they will buy forward Colby Armstrong’s contract. Armstrong will be placed on unconditional waivers until Sunday when he will be an unrestricted free agent. “Thanks to the leaf nation for the support over the last couple seasons. Although I had tough luck thanks for ev



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Leafs send prospect camp invitations | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that the team’s prospect camp, which will be held from July 2-to-5 at MasterCard Centre, will feature 42 players. All six of the Maple Leafs’ 2012 draft choices including first-round pick Morgan Rielly and second-round pick Matt Finn will be in attendance. 2



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2012 NHL Free Agency Tracker - Los Angeles Kings - Features

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Leafs Buy Out Armstrong | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Toronto Maple Leafs decided they will buy forward Colby Armstrong’s contract. Armstrong will be placed on unconditional waivers until Sunday when he will be an unrestricted free agent. “Thanks to the leaf nation for the support over the last couple seasons. Although I had tough luck thanks for ev



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Devils re-sign five players - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today re-signed five players to new contracts: forwards Steve Bernier, Ryan Carter, Stephen Gionta and Cam Janssen; and defenseman Peter Harrold. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manag...



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AHL Board Of Governors' Annual Meeting Concludes - Los Angeles Kings - Prospects

SPRINGFIELD, MA - The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has concluded its 2012 Annual Meeting, held this week at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Chaired by AHL President and CEO David Andrews, the four days of meetings, which con...



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Quick, Kings make it look easy - Los Angeles Kings | News

There won’t be any contract drama for the Kings this summer. Jonathan Quick on Thursday agreed to a 10-year contract extension with the Kings, a deal that will take him through the 2022-23 season and his 37th birthday. Quick is coming off a bri...



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Kings, Quick agree in principle on 10-year deal - Los Angeles Kings - Press Releases

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms with goaltender Jonathan Quick on a 10-year contract extension, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Under the Collective Bargaining Agree...



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Leafs send prospect camp invitations | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that the team’s prospect camp, which will be held from July 2-to-5 at MasterCard Centre, will feature 42 players. All six of the Maple Leafs’ 2012 draft choices including first-round pick Morgan Rielly and second-round pick Matt Finn will be in attendance. 2



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Sundin Elected To Hall Of Fame - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

TORONTO – Bill Hay, Chairman and CEO of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Jim Gregory and Pat Quinn, Co-Chairmen of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee, announced today Pavel Bure, Adam Oates, Joe Sakic and Mats Sundin have been elected to the Ho...



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Sundin named to Hockey Hall of Fame | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

Long time Leafs captain Mats Sundin was named one of four new inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Sundin’s NHL career spanned 1,346 games with Quebec, Toronto and Vancouver during which he compiled 564 goals and 1,349 points. He is the Leafs All-Time leader in goals (420) and points (9



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2012-13 LA Kings Chariot Staff Tryouts - Los Angeles Kings | News

The Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings will hold public tryouts for the 2012-13 LA Kings Chariot Staff on Sunday, July 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. Tryouts are open to both men and women with an und...



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Who Will Get The Call For The Hall? - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Joe Sakic and Brendan Shanahan should be receiving phone calls sometime Tuesday afternoon from executives at the Hockey Hall of Fame. They won't be asking for memorabilia. Sakic and Shanahan, who combined for 1,281 goals and five Stanley Cup r...



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Order of Hockey In Canada welcomes inaugural members | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

(pictured: Gordon Renwick, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Wayne Gretzky, Bob Nicholson, Gordie Howe, Frank Mahovlich (on behalf of Jean Beliveau)) Wayne Gretzky didn’t need another piece of hardware to add to his 61 NHL records, four Stanley Cups, or gold medal as executive director of Team Canada’s Olympi



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Kings Re-Sign Center Jarret Stoll To Three-Year Contract - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with center Jarret Stoll, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Stoll, who turned 30 yesterday, recorded 21 po...



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Fayne out 3-4 months following surgery - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – New Jersey Devils defenseman Mark Fayne on Friday had the scapholunate ligament of his left wrist repaired, and as a result of the surgery will be out 3 to 4 months. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manage...



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Devils tender three qualifying offers - New Jersey Devils - News

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today tendered qualifying offers to three players, while not qualifying two players. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/ CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. Tendered were defensemen Matt Corrente...



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Don’t Believe Burke’s Hype | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

Brian Burke is spinning another tall tale, lamenting Morgan Rielly as the best draftable prospect in the NHL. Riley is a great prospect but you need to take into perspective the risk of the pick and his ceiling compared to other players in the draft. “We had this player (Rielly) rated first overall.



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JVR compares being acquired by the Leafs to being traded to the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees, Jerry. That’s the analogy James van Riemsdyk, the newest Maple Leaf, made while discussing his new hockey address, Saturday. The Leafs acquired the 23-year-old leftwinger in a one-for-one exch



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The Maple Leafs have landed Philadelphia power forward James Van Riemsdyk Pittsburgh –The Maple Leafs have landed winger James vanRiemsdyk in a trade for defenceman Luke Schenn. News of the trade leaked out hours after the end of what seemed an uneventful entry draft. The long-anticipated deal s



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Leafs Acquire van Riemsdyk For Schenn - Toronto Maple Leafs - News

Brian Burke, President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Saturday that the team has acquired left-winger James van Riemsdyk (pronounced VAN-REEMZ-dighk) from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Luke Schenn. ...



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Leafs obtain James van Riemsdyk for Luke Schenn | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired left-winger James van Riemsdyk from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Luke Schenn. “We are really excited by the parts of the game that James will bring to the Leafs,” said Burke in a statement. “He will provide speed, size, and finesse to our to



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Can The Leafs Afford The Status Quo? | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be forced to go with the status quo and risk not making the playoffs for the ninth straight year after not acquiring a player who can help them right away at the draft. Brian Burke has not been able to get the goaltending or offensive strength the team needs to [...]



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Devils' Class of 2012 - New Jersey Devils - News

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Kings Make Five Selections At Day Two Of The 2012 NHL Draft - Los Angeles Kings | News

LOS ANGELES – The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings made five selections at day two (rounds two through seven) at the 2012 Draft, held at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. The Kings selected forward Nikolay Prokhorkin in the fou...



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Hyka won't get skipped in draft this time around - Los Angeles Kings | News

Tomas Hyka has learned that every cloud truly does have a silver lining. But after the year he's had, everything is looking pretty sunny in his world right now. In his first season in North America, the Czech-born forward had 20 goals and 4...



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Leafs trade Gustavsson | Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey News and Views

The Maple Leafs have traded the rights to goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a conditional 7th round draft pick in 2013. Gustavsson – nicknamed “The Monster”, went 17-17 with a 2.92 goals-against average and .902 save percentage. He also had four shutouts this season. Th



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Matthew Finn was a solid point producer and all-around defenceman for the Guelph Storm. Pittsburgh – Matthew Finn has gone from a bud to a Leaf. A member of the Leafs Buds Club when he was a kid living in Etobicoke, Finn was the Leafs second round choice, 35th overall at the NHL draft. A six-foo



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