Leafs Acquire Veteran Blueliner Jake Muzzin

Photo credit| NHL.com & MapleLeafsHotStove.com The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they have acquired 29 year old Jake Muzzin in exchange for Prospect Carl Grundstrom & Sean Durzi (rights), along with a 1st round selection in 2019. Muzzin brings size and options for Mike Babcock. The defence pairing should now look like this going … Continue reading Leafs Acquire Veteran Blueliner Jake Muzzin

NHL All-Star Game Recap

After covering all weekend and mainly complaining through twitter about how bad the event was, I wanted to end the All-Star weekend with a recap and discuss some stuff. Personalities There were none. No Alexander Ovechkin, No Jakub Voracek amongst others, made for a pretty boring skills competition and a little more competitive All-Game. Marc-Andre … Continue reading NHL All-Star Game Recap

What’s Wrong in Leaf Land?

A lot of fans have had a lot to say about what’s wrong in Toronto with the recent bad play. Some citing bad defensive miscues by our defencemen, which a valid point. Some booing veteran blueliner Jake Gardiner for a couple of costly giveaways. While other calling for coach Mike Babcock’s head, Auston Matthews to … Continue reading What’s Wrong in Leaf Land?

TXHT Podcast – 1/26/2019

The TXHT podcast is back with Serious Hockey Talk for Serious Hockey Fans!   Audio Version:   YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/EQnwz6xGAm4   This week on TXHT, Michael Lindenbaum is joined by TXHT's Toronto Maple Leafs writer Steve Gardiner.   Michael and Steve take a look at the woes both the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple … Continue reading TXHT Podcast – 1/26/2019

NHL ALL-STAR SKILL COMPETITION

Here are your results for the NHL All-Star Game Skill Competition Faster Skater Connor McDavid – 13.378 Jack Eichel – 13.582 Matthew Barzal – 13.780 Miro Heiskanen – 13.914 Elias Petterson – 13.930 Cam Atkinson – 14.152 Kendal Coyne – 14.346 Clayton Keller – 14.526 Puck Control Johnny Gaudreau – 27.045 Patrick Kane – 28.611 … Continue reading NHL ALL-STAR SKILL COMPETITION

Game Recap – 1/23/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals (27-16-6 60pts) v. Toronto Maple Leafs (29-17-2 60pts)   Game Recap: For the majority of the first period it was a major snoozer until the final couple of minutes when the Capitals got a powerplay when Patrick Marleau would be called for hooking. Nicklas Backstrom would net the powerplay goal to give the … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/23/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs

Gameday Preview – 1/23/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals (27-16-6 60pts) v. Toronto Maple Leafs (29-17-2 60pts)   Time: 730p EST Station: NBC Sports Network and Sportsnet   Preview: Tonight the Washington Capitals head to Toronto to face off against the Maple Leafs before they head into the All Star Break and Bye Week. The Capitals, who have lost 6 straight, will … Continue reading Gameday Preview – 1/23/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs