May 25, 2023 – Toronto, thy name is drama. Actually Brendan Shanahan really impressed me. Kyle Dubas frankly seems as manly as Kyle Beach at this point. There’s certain really bad drama going down in Leaf Nation. Here’s the bottom line. If you have a number of years to prove yourself as a GM with… Continue reading Shanahan, Dubas, Matthews, Nylander, Oh My! HOCKEYCRUNCH By Jamie Gilcig
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Habs, Sens, Flames, & Oilers Fail at NHL Trade Deadline. HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
March 4, 2023 – The NHL is in a strange place. While the salary cap has been a success, the structure of seasons now seem to be 60 game seasons with a long 22 game wind down until the playoffs start. While mathematically there are still chances for some teams like the Ottawa Sens, who… Continue reading Habs, Sens, Flames, & Oilers Fail at NHL Trade Deadline. HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
Habs Win Opening Night vs Leafs – HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
October 13, 2022 – It wasn’t a great game, but it was entertaining. The kids were alright except for Slafkovsky who really needs to get to the AHL and play lots of minutes. Mostly he needs to keep his feet moving. Compared to Kaiden Guhle, Jordan Harris, and Arber Xhekaj, #1 looked a bit lost… Continue reading Habs Win Opening Night vs Leafs – HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
Make or Break Year for GM Kyle Dubas & Leaf Core. HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
October 12, 2022 – It’s that time! First game of the season when all looks optimistic and the dew is fresh. The big question is can the Leafs shake this first round and out that they’ve been enduring? Did they do enough in the off season? This writer thinks not. The core really wasn’t touched.… Continue reading Make or Break Year for GM Kyle Dubas & Leaf Core. HOCKEY CRUNCH by Jamie Gilcig
HOCKEY CRUNCH – Leafs Choke Again in Game 7 – Tampa Moves to Second Round. By Jamie Gilcig
May 15, 2022 – For Leaf nation it’s essentially like living in the movie Ground Hog Day. A really good team racking up the points during the regular season and failing for the sixth year in a row to move forward. Frankly Leaf fans deserve better. Connor McDavid put on a show leading his team… Continue reading HOCKEY CRUNCH – Leafs Choke Again in Game 7 – Tampa Moves to Second Round. By Jamie Gilcig
Price Fails Habs Who Were Good Enough to Beat Leafs in O Time Loss on Opening Night #HOCKEYCRUNCH By Jamie Gilcig
January 14, 2021 – What can a Habs fan say? Their high priced goalie failed badly and allowed the Leafs to stay in a game they weren’t really in or deserved to win. Toronto outshot the Habs 34-32 on a strong second period. 🚨 JOSH ANDERSON – 2ND OF THE GAME4-3 MTL pic.twitter.com/qyxVLfBDbZ — Here's… Continue reading Price Fails Habs Who Were Good Enough to Beat Leafs in O Time Loss on Opening Night #HOCKEYCRUNCH By Jamie Gilcig
HOCKEY CRUNCH – Marner Notches 2 Goals as Leafs Jump Bruins in Game 1 041219
My boy Mitch Marner showed no signs of pressure in the Leafs 4-1 win in Boston. He scored 2 goals( one by penalty shot while the Leafs were short handed) and even laid on some meat. The Leafs were flying and using their depth speed to put pressure on the Bruins. Freddie Anderson kept their… Continue reading HOCKEY CRUNCH – Marner Notches 2 Goals as Leafs Jump Bruins in Game 1 041219
Hockey Crunch – Fearless First Round NHL Play Off Predictions by Jamie Gilcig 040919
It’s that time again! First night of the race to Lord Stanley’s Cup. The lightweights have been separated by those that truly want to win and the hopefuls get to do their best against the real contenders. The old cliche about making the playoffs and anything happening really isn’t true. Either a team has true… Continue reading Hockey Crunch – Fearless First Round NHL Play Off Predictions by Jamie Gilcig 040919
Hockey Crunch by Jamie Gilcig Trade Deadline – Bergy & Habs #epicfail Dorion Winning – Toronto Stands Pat – Winnipeg Panics – Flames Choke – Canucks Confusion
It’s been a busy trade deadline in some ways. Ottawa was facing the biggest challenge. Out were Duchene, Stone, and Dzingel. Duchene was a disastrous mistake last year. Stone simply wasn’t going to resign with the Sens and Dzingel was a sell high situation. And the Sens needed to fill the cupboards and interesting enough… Continue reading Hockey Crunch by Jamie Gilcig Trade Deadline – Bergy & Habs #epicfail Dorion Winning – Toronto Stands Pat – Winnipeg Panics – Flames Choke – Canucks Confusion
HOCKEY CRUNCH – Yes, Kyle Dubas & Leafs in Cap Trouble. By Jamie Gilcig 020819
It’s fascinating watching the NHL catch up in the cap age. Contract wise agents and GM’s are focusing on new tangents which make sense for both parties. Right now the buzz is over Leaf highly overrated centre Auston Matthews. In this writer’s opinion until you’ve done it in the playoffs you don’t get to be… Continue reading HOCKEY CRUNCH – Yes, Kyle Dubas & Leafs in Cap Trouble. By Jamie Gilcig 020819
1st Toronto Maple Leaf Report Card for 2018/19 Season by Jamie Gilcig
The Leafs are meeting expectations for most. They’re winning games, scoring goals, and near the top of the standings. They doing it though without William Nylander and for the last while, Auston Matthews. That certainly wasn’t expected. Most thought the Leafs would rack up points, but have issues on D. That pretty much has been… Continue reading 1st Toronto Maple Leaf Report Card for 2018/19 Season by Jamie Gilcig
Fearless NHL Stanley Cup Predictions for Round 1 by Jamie Gilcig 041218
Cornwall Ontario – Yes, it’s that time! Sadly the Habs didn’t make the playoffs because GM Marc Bergevin totally blew it this season and it seems that owner Geoff Molson might actually let him have a seventh kick at the can which is way too Rejean Houle scary. But I digress. The Leafs and Jets… Continue reading Fearless NHL Stanley Cup Predictions for Round 1 by Jamie Gilcig 041218
There’s a Huge Summer of Sports Coming to Canada! 032818
It’s set to be a grand summer of sport for Canada! With Canadian teams set to appear in the playoffs of the NBA and NHL, there’s no doubt that these colossal sporting events will see many Canadian dollars placed on the outcomes of the games and tournaments. But, while we await the playoffs to begin,… Continue reading There’s a Huge Summer of Sports Coming to Canada! 032818
4 Canadian Teams Left in Stanley Cup Hunt – by Jamie Gilcig 122817
Cornwall Ontario – As the pucks dropped after the Christmas break it’s becoming clearer which teams have a shot at going deep into the playoffs, which are simply bubble teams and which should be focusing on rebuilding or reloading. Rebuild – I’m not sure why Arizona is in the NHL any longer. The league forcing… Continue reading 4 Canadian Teams Left in Stanley Cup Hunt – by Jamie Gilcig 122817
Which Canadian NHL Team Will Have the Most Wins in 2017/18 by Jamie Gilcig 100417
Cornwall Ontario – First day of the NHL season and hope is eternal for all 31 clubs. Capwise here are how the teams rank from top to bottom: Toronto Vancouver Calgary Ottawa Winnipeg Montreal Edmonton Which just goes to show you that cash doesn’t fix all ills in the cap age. And here are my… Continue reading Which Canadian NHL Team Will Have the Most Wins in 2017/18 by Jamie Gilcig 100417
Toronto Police Charge NIGEL NOEL x4 Fraud Maple Leaf Tix via Kijiji JUNE 8, 2017
Man arrested in ongoing Fraud investigation into online ticket sales, Nigel Noel, 28, facing four charges The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of an arrest in an ongoing Fraud investigation. It is alleged that: – during April 2017, victims purchased hockey tickets from a person through an ad on Kijiji –… Continue reading Toronto Police Charge NIGEL NOEL x4 Fraud Maple Leaf Tix via Kijiji JUNE 8, 2017
Leafs & Sens Win – Nashville 2-0 vs Chicago GAME 2 Thoughts by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 16, 2017
Cornwall Ontario – The Habs evened their series Friday night. This year there seems to be more desperation across the board to win with multiple games of 100 total hits. It’s good hockey; sometimes great. Shea Weber, even though he took a lame fighting penalty, was the monster for Montreal. Just the beating alone… Continue reading Leafs & Sens Win – Nashville 2-0 vs Chicago GAME 2 Thoughts by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 16, 2017
Rough Start for Canadian Teams in NHL Play Offs by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 14, 2017
Cornwall Ontario – It was great to see five Canadian teams make the playoffs this season after Canada was blanked last year. Sadly all five lost their opening games; some tragically, some, well hockey is a game of funny bounces and for the Leafs Friday night the puck didn’t bounce their way. The upstart Leafs… Continue reading Rough Start for Canadian Teams in NHL Play Offs by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 14, 2017