
Can Maple Leafs Fans Be Blamed for Being Sentimental?
Maybe Toronto fans are more sentimental than they admit. The Knies-Marchenko trade offers a little clue about the players they love.
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Maybe Toronto fans are more sentimental than they admit. The Knies-Marchenko trade offers a little clue about the players they love.

The Senators finally open their season tonight against Toronto. But does all that extra rest help Ottawa—or leave them rusty?

Matvei Gridin has already shown he can score. Now the Flames are hoping his NHL experience catches up with his talent. A breakout could be coming.

Gavin McKenna has the talent to stay in Toronto. But would more minutes, more puck time and the Marlies be better for his development?

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Brock Boeser has become more than a scorer in Vancouver. Could the longtime Canuck finish his career where it all began?

Henry Mews is back at Michigan, and that might tell us something about how the Flames are building their blue line for the long haul.

Maccelli gets a bigger opportunity with the Islanders after a frustrating season in Toronto. Sometimes a change of scenery really can matter.