As a lifelong fan of all three reincarnations of the Winnipeg Jets hockey team, I am well aware that us fans have had to deal with more than our fair share of disappointment over the years. Yet, I am not sure that any prior version of the Jets have been as disheartening as the 2025-26 roster.
Coming off a fantastic campaign that saw them win their first President’s Trophy, the True North franchise’s trajectory has absolutely plummeted this season, with the club going from the best team in...
Unsurprisingly, there is little Jays’ news today. The team signed Josh Winchowski to a two-year minor league contract. Winchowski is recovering from ‘internal brace surgery’. He’ll likely be able to pitch towards the end of this season, but then he should be good to go the second year. He’s a right-handed, 27-year-old pitcher who has […]
While Team Canada's Olympic team was named on New Years Eve, Team USA's team wasn't suppose to be known until Friday, however, thanks to some detective work from a few reporters , the team has been leaked. And yes, there's a bunch of players left off the roster that already have people shaking their heads. But, let's start with who was named, or will be named, and there's already six we know are heading to Milan. Auston Matthews, Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk, Jack Eichel and Ch...
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
“I thought we played extremely well. The kill in the first period — the five-minute [major] — was huge. It was a huge momentum boost for us. The special teams were a huge part of this win, but I thought our five-on-five game was really solid. We didn’t give them much and kept them to […]
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After opening the season with a 3-20 record for the third straight year, the Washington Wizards are playing their best basketball of this rebuild. The Wizards are 5-4 over their last nine games, with wins over the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors — three of which coming on the road. Before […]
The Brooklyn Nets had the NBA’s best defense in December. The Nets went 7-4 for the month and held all but two teams under league average scoring and efficiency. They picked up wins over the Raptors, Sixers, and Timberwolves (the latter two on the road), and their offense has come along as well. In fact, […]
The Toronto Raptors faced the Denver Nuggets in the midst of their five-game home-stand. After clinching back-to-back comeback wins against Golden State and Orlando, everyone was probably ready for a matchup that didn’t involve fingernail biting or a double-digit deficit. Especially when facing a shell of Denver’s regular lineup. Unfortunately, that’s not what anyone got. The […]
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After Wednesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Nick Robertson’s growth, the team’s mood entering the new year, and the status of his many injured players. Where have you noticed the most growth in Nick Robertson’s game this season? Berube: I haven’t been here that long, but what I’ve seen from Nicky is more maturity and a […]
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The Jays signed RHP Nic Enright to a two-year minor league contract. Generally minor league contracts are one-year but Enright will be rehabbing from Tommy John surgery most of the coming season. Enright turns 29 on January 8th. He’s thrown 31 MLB innings with a 2.03 ERA for the Guardians, all last season. He was […]
Sidney Morin reflects on her career, what she's learned, and how she passes it along to the next generation.
The injuries continue to mount for the Denver Nuggets while they continue on a season long Eastern road trip. Star center Nikola…
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Oh, this won’t be fun. The Jays picked up Brendon Little in November 2023, in a trade for cash. Little was a first round draft pick in 2023. He pitched in 49 games in 2024 with a 3.74 ERA, 0.1 bWAR with 1 save, 7 holds and 3 blown saves. Not bad for a guy […]
The Toronto Raptors didn’t wait for the calendar to turn for a reason to initiate the early stages of a sorely needed transformation. They’re still a long way from being the type of team they want to be. But from the perspective of those not privy to what’s going on inside the locker room, the […]
coauthored by Alec Brownscombe & Anthony Petrielli The Maple Leafs saved our favourite win of the season so far for the last game of 2025. The relationship between fans and players has been a topic of debate lately in Leafland, partly sparked by Auston Matthews’ goal celebration against Chicago, in which he gestured to his […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 18-15-6. On what he liked most about the win: Everybody contributing. Everybody did their job. The goaltender was really good. All around, it was pretty solid hockey by everybody. That is the one […]
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New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs, the Devils’ fourth loss in a row. On the message to his players after a fourth straight loss: I didn’t talk to the team after the game. I’ll talk to them in the morning. But it is […]
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Not all the usual Leafs, however.
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The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (20-16-2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (17-15-6) The Time: 7:00pm ET The Broadcast: TV — MSG, Radio — Devils Radio Network The Game Preview: Jackson wrote a preview this morning. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear in the […]
Toronto Maple Leafs ' physical forward Dakota Joshua suffered a kidney injury in the team's last game in Detroit on Sunday, and according to head coach Craig Berube, it doesn't sound pretty. Craig Berube expands on what Dakota Joshua is dealing with Read More Here 📰 | https://t.co/RE4mF1yF2e pic.twitter.com/JsOP4DVmcw — TheLeafsNation (@TLNdc) December 30, 2025 “Joshua’s still in Detroit,” Berube told reporters at practice Tuesday morning. “Whether he took a hit or went into the boards, it’s h...
Chris Tanev, William Nylander, Dakota Joshua, and Auston Matthews are all out. Just as the Maple Leafs were nearly fully healthy and were collecting points, the injury bug has struck again ahead of this battle between two clubs just two points apart in the Eastern Conference standings (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes […]
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While the dust is still settling on the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade, the Minnesota Wild likely still has business to conduct. The Central Division is an arms race this season, and the Wild has some deficiencies to shore up. The main area they can improve is at center.
With the team still in...
I fully expect the Nolan Arenado rumor mill to start churning at full blast now that it appears the Los Angeles Angels have a clear path for him to potentially join the team, but there are still so many questions. Let’s start with what we know. MLB Trade Rumors just shared word that the Angels […]