Leafs win again, but this is not your older brother’s Devils: where will Kovalchuk play the rest of his career?

The Meadowlands has often been a less than satisfying place for the Leafs to play.  Even when we were good (1999-2004) the Devils were eve...

With Phaneuf out, will Komisarek step up? And, is Lou Lamoriello done in Jersey?

Leaf fans, even those not satisfied with Dion Phaneuf so far this season, will be waiting anxiously to hear on Wednesday about his status a...

Leaf (almost) no-name blueline showing some sandpaper, a bit like ’93; pending NHL coaching changes?

One of the positive signs early this season has been the physical play of the Maple Leaf defense corps.   Despite the loss in Boston, t he ...

Leafs turn the puck over- a lot - and lose; Kovalchuk a “healthy scratch”- it didn’t take long

It’s never wise to judge a team too soon.   So the fact that so many teams in the East seem to be off their game early this NHL season rais...

The Kovalchuk deal keeps on costing the Devils; Optimism or pessimism about the Leafs?

Whether the decision is fair or appropriate by the NHL to penalize the Devils, (and that should be debated) what is clear is this:   The Kov...

Stops and starts heading into Leaf camp

It’s the most hopeful time of the year for all NHL teams and their fans. Every team thinks they can make the playoffs and to a large extent,...

102 million dollars, but it’s about the Stanley Cup

It never ceases to make me shake my head. An athlete signs for ridiculously large, stunningly absurd, amounts of money (see any NBA contrac...

Waiting for the next Leaf move; Stunned that Kovalchuk stays with the Devils- stunned they want him

While the recent draft day for the Leafs was anti-climactic (if you were hoping for a trade up to the first round) we can’t say the roster...

Coaching for Lou Lamoriello a difficult proposition

Lou Lamoriello has built a tremendously successful organization in New Jersey, demonstrated by a team that makes the playoffs every year and...

Kovalchuk deal a disaster for Lou Lamoriello and the Devils

Well, the Devils are out early again. Almost every year, the playoffs prove there are simply no guarantees. Especially in the first round,...