Between the Lines

What does it mean to “speak into possibility without forcing it”? Keefe uses Matthews to show a new kind of leadership.

What happens after a hockey goal can teach students more than the goal itself. A classroom lesson on rituals and culture.

We cheer the goal, then barely notice what comes next. A look at the small rituals that turn chaos into order after every score.

Healthy scratches spark debate, but the real issue isn’t who sits — it’s what they learn. The press box can punish… or it can teach.

If Auston Matthews isn’t getting traded, why are fans talking about it— and what does that reveal about the Maple Leafs right now?

What does Quinn Hughes understand about improvement that many players miss when they say, “I just gotta play my game”?