As one hockey league begins the long journey to the Stanley Cup, another has already handed one out.
Section: Hockey
No NHL? No problem!
When the National Hockey League announced on April 3, 2017, that its players would not be allowed to participate at the 2018 Olympics, viewers were not amused. Turns out the absence of NHL players brought a sense of unpredictability and a belief among teams that anybody could go far.
LIVE: New NHL Season begins: things to watch
People are excited for the start of the new NHL season on Oct. 4, and Toronto Observer reporters are here to get you ready.
OHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Eastern Conference
This could be a difficult year at times for the Colts. Growing pains with all the young talent could cause for some long nights, but also some very fun games to watch. They should improve on their results last season. There’s nowhere to go but up this year.
Sens score five to sweep Maple Leafs in preseason back-to-back
Erik Burgdoerfer had a rare breakaway goal by a defenceman to help the Ottawa Senators complete the back-to-back sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs by a 5-2 score on Tuesday night in preseason action.
Senators edge Leafs as Marleau scores in exhibition debut
TORONTO – Erik Burgdoerfer scored the game winning goal at 10:31 of the third period as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday night. Burgdoerfer was sent in alone out of the penalty box with his initial shot turned aside by Frederik Andersen. However, Toronto’s Andreas […]
Dermott’s presence felt in rookie Leafs’ loss to Senators
If there’s one thing that everybody can agree on, it’s that everybody is relieved that Maple Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott got a chance to have some playing time during the NHL Rookie Tournament Sunday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
Dermott comfortable at Ricoh but much prefers ACC
Toronto Marlies defenceman Travis Dermott is very comfortable playing in front of the fans at Ricoh Coliseum during the 2017 Rookie Tournament.
Centre Adam Brooks eyes roster spot with Toronto Marlies
One way to draw the attention of any employer is through hard work. That’s the approach Adam Brooks took Sunday morning, as the centre represented one of only two prospects to show up for an optional skate session at Ricoh Coliseum. Though the Winnipeg, Man., native has missed some time this weekend after a seemingly […]
Leafs’ camp invite Coskey makes most of rookie tournament chance
Cole Coskey could not be in a better position for the future if he had played his cards any other way.