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Matthews Embarrassed Because the Maple Leafs Don’t Show Up
Matthews Embarrassed Because the Maple Leafs Don’t Show Up

The Maple Leafs returned from the break looking lost, and even Auston Matthews sounds baffled. Three straight ugly losses—and no clear answers.

By Wilson StillmanMarch 1, 2026
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Oilers' Trent Frederic’s Game Is Coming Around
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Edmonton Oilers
Oilers' Trent Frederic’s Game Is Coming AroundTrent Frederic is starting to click for the Oilers—speed, physicality, and smart play hint he could turn his long-term bet into a real asset.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Jets' News Report: Niederreiter, Namestnikov, Hellebuyck & Fleury
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Winnipeg Jets
Jets' News Report: Niederreiter, Namestnikov, Hellebuyck & FleuryJets juggle injuries and returns: Hellebuyck back, Fleury returns, but Niederreiter and Namestnikov out—survival mode continues.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Canadian Teams Morning Review – March 1: Oilers, Flames, Sens, Leafs, Habs & Canucks
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+5
Canadian Teams Morning Review – March 1: Oilers, Flames, Sens, Leafs, Habs & CanucksCanadian teams flashed potential but struggled with key moments—Montreal stood out, others faltered as lapses swung games their way.By Wilson Stillman
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Matthews Embarrassed Because the Maple Leafs Don’t Show Up
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
Matthews Embarrassed Because the Maple Leafs Don’t Show UpThe Maple Leafs returned from the break looking lost, and even Auston Matthews sounds baffled. Three straight ugly losses—and no clear answers.By Wilson Stillman
Confused About Easton Cowan’s Status with the Maple Leafs
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Confused About Easton Cowan’s Status with the Maple LeafsThe Maple Leafs need answers, but they’re benching a kid who might be one. What’s really keeping Easton Cowan out of the lineup?By Wilson Stillman
What Makar’s Olympic Mistake Exposed Wasn’t Him
Analysis
Edmonton Oilers+1
What Makar’s Olympic Mistake Exposed Wasn’t HimIf even Cale Makar makes mistakes, why are critics so obsessed with pretending Evan Bouchard should never have one?By Wilson Stillman
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Canadian Teams Morning Review – March 1: Oilers, Flames, Sens, Leafs, Habs & Canucks
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+5
Canadian Teams Morning Review – March 1: Oilers, Flames, Sens, Leafs, Habs & CanucksCanadian teams flashed potential but struggled with key moments—Montreal stood out, others faltered as lapses swung games their way.By Wilson Stillman
Late Drama Decides Ducks and Jets Game
Game Reviews
Anaheim Ducks+1
Late Drama Decides Ducks and Jets GameTwo-goal leads gone, overtime heartbreak — can Winnipeg fix late-game woes before the season slips away?By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Feb. 27: Sens, Habs, Leafs, Flames & Oilers
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+4
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Feb. 27: Sens, Habs, Leafs, Flames & OilersCanadian teams were all over Thursday: Larkin OT winner, Schaefer’s rookie burst, Marchand’s early salvo, Kadri and Draisaitl shine.By Wilson Stillman
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Oilers' Trent Frederic’s Game Is Coming Around
Player Reviews
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers' Trent Frederic’s Game Is Coming AroundTrent Frederic is starting to click for the Oilers—speed, physicality, and smart play hint he could turn his long-term bet into a real asset.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Podkolzin Trade Looking Pretty Smart for the Oilers
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Edmonton Oilers
Podkolzin Trade Looking Pretty Smart for the OilersVasily Podkolzin’s Edmonton debut is paying off big—fourth-round pick turns into a reliable, physical winger driving secondary scoring.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Is Maple Leafs Bobby McMann Really That Good?
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Is Maple Leafs Bobby McMann Really That Good?Bobby McMann is hot right now, but is he really a star—or just a role player Leafs fans love? We break down the hype vs. reality.By Wilson Stillman
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NHL Canadian Trade Rumours: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Canucks
Trade
Edmonton Oilers+2
NHL Canadian Trade Rumours: Oilers, Maple Leafs & CanucksOilers chase blue-line help, the Maple Leafs eye a soft sell, and the Canucks field offers on Tyler Myers as deadline talk heats up.By Wilson Stillman
What’s Really Going On With Canucks' Tyler Myers?
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Vancouver Canucks
What’s Really Going On With Canucks' Tyler Myers?Tyler Myers sits out, travels with the Canucks, and waits on a trade — deadline limbo for a veteran right-shot defender.By Wilson Stillman
Canadian Clubs Wrestle With Trades, Contracts, and Cap Crunch
Trade
Edmonton Oilers+2
Canadian Clubs Wrestle With Trades, Contracts, and Cap CrunchCanadian teams are on the move: Myers’ Canucks future, Leafs’ tough roster choices, and Oilers’ Jarry headache all heating up.By Wilson Stillman
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By the Letters: The Power of "D" and How it Drives the Game
By the LettersBy the Letters: The Power of "D" and How it Drives the GameLetter "D" is hockey’s backbone—Defense, Drive, Determination, and Dynasties. From Edmonton’s defense to Detroit’s history, discover how "D" drives NHL hockey.By Brent Bradford
Canadiens' Quick Hits: Pickford, Reinbacher & Blais
NewsCanadiens' Quick Hits: Pickford, Reinbacher & BlaisFrom Pickford’s surge to Reinbacher’s breakout and Blais’ two-goal night, Montréal’s prospect and depth pool had itself a night. The future’s taking shape.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Super-Agers and Hockey Players Who Just Keep Going
Between the LinesSuper-Agers and Hockey Players Who Just Keep GoingSuper-agers aren’t just in labs — NHL vets like Jagr, Thornton, and Marleau show brains, discipline, and passion keep them skating past 40.By Jim Parsons, Sr.