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Never sleep, love hockey. Toronto Marlies coverage @leafsnews Blog: UKHockeyFan Founder of #LiamKirkWatch

UK ( My heart is in Canada)
Joined March 2009
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3 years
No restaurant in Toronto should ever charge Jason Spezza for a meal.
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6 years
Justin Holl signed for the Toronto Marlies on an AHL deal back on July 23, 2015. That was after playing the season before in the ECHL. Now he's made Leafs opening night roster. Never give up on your dreams kids.
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If you or someone you know were at the Sheffield-Nottingham game tonight and witnessed the incident, please know it's okay if you're struggling. Please reach out to a family member, or a friend or even call someone like the Samaritans to chat. 1/2
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4 years
Jim Hughson probably thinks Auston Matthews was traded today.
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3 years
I am going to say this and only this. The Toronto Marlies made a bad error in judgement with Dusty Imoo. They have rectified that error and apologised. Certain NHL clubs refuse to take similar action. That is all.
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2 years
Some sad news here. Ian Scott has retired from hockey as per his post on Instagram.
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4 months
Before any Leafs fan says it's only the ECHL. Bobby McMann and Timothy Liljegren spent time with the Growlers. Marc Johnstone and Justin Braazeau have earned NHL deals elsewhere. Goaltending prospect Vyacheslav Peksa has been in Newfoundland this season. This matters.
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5 years
I miss the Toronto Maple Leafs being fun to watch.
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4 years
Kyle Dubas has drafted better than the last five Leafs GM's put together and that's an undeniable fact.
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Stewart Zimmel v Ian Bowman is the altercation that every AHL fan now wants to see.
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6 years
Toronto Maple Leaf First Round Draft selections post 2013 (the year they drafted Frederik Gauthier). 2014: William Nylander 2015: Mitchell Marner 2016: Auston Matthews 2017: Timothy Liljegren 2018: Rasmus Sandin
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5 years
Kyle Dubas undoing the mess left by Lou and not being unduly fleeced overall. Deserves a little more respect.
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6 years
Happy Two Week Anniversary Leafs fan. #91
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4 years
Marlie-Matthews-Marner Marlie-Tavares-Kerfoot Clifford-Marlie-Marlie Marlie-Spezza-Marlie Muzzin-Marlie Marlie-Barrie Marlie-Marlie Andersen/Campbell
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5 years
Do you know who was once again awesome for the Toronto Marlies last night? Timothy Liljegren If only for my sanity, stop trying to trade his ass in your fantasy deals that Dubas would roll his eyes at. He's developed so well to this point and is an NHL player waiting to happen.
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5 years
Hayley Wickenheiser for next Marlies HC.
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You had the opportunity to stand side-by-side with these women and yet you chose to release this weak statement (which took two days to release).
@NHLPA
NHLPA
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NHLPA statement in regards to the #ForTheGame movement:
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In 29 career games for the Toronto Marlies, Michael Hutchinson has posted a .943 save percentage, three shutouts and recorded 19 wins.
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6 years
I must be nuts. Flight booked. I'm heading to Toronto for games one and two of the Calder Cup Final. Send money, beer and anything else you think might help.
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3 years
First goal of the game. First power play goal. Three game point streak. Liam Kirk. #LiamKirkWatch
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5 years
Timothy Liljegren has scored one more goal and recorded six less assists than Jeremy Bracco in seven fewer AHL games this season. The defenseman is having a career year in all offensive categories.
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6 years
Merry Christmas. John Tavares is a Leaf.
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2 years
In personal news. I just received confirmation that Iโ€™ve been offered the job I really wanted. Itโ€™s a fantastic opportunity and on my doorstep. I really will be able to turn my life around now. Iโ€™m pretty emotional right now and want to thank everyone who has helped me out.
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4 years
I absolutely love how the official makes no call here.
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Tavares is at his breaking point
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Matt Martin from Roman Polak. Just who writes these scripts?
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9 months
Trigger warning regarding high skate before you press play. For all those spouting nonsense about Matt Petgrave, this is what can happen in a fast-paced and physical sport, where incidents occur in a fraction of a second.
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Washington Capitals
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a boone hit
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5 years
So comebacks.........
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5 years
Six unanswered goals propel Toronto Marlies to comeback victory against Belleville in Greg Mooreโ€™s coaching debut
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5 years
I'm so angry already. Kaskisuo has worked his ass off in the minors for this 'opportunity' having proved many people wrong and is literally receiving no help from anyone in front of him.
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6 years
Instead of concerning yourself with how the Leafs will pay upcoming free agents, why not take a step back. This is an incredibly talented group of Maple Leafs players who are one of the best teams in the NHL. Just enjoy this season. The rest will take care of itself.
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7 years
This is crazy.
@HeyBarber
Pavel Barber
7 years
Hits posts 5x before going in...this has to be the first time this has ever happened...๐Ÿ˜ต
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6 years
Morgan Rielly is grossly underrated and not nearly appreciated enough by Toronto fans.
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5 years
Frederick Gauthier is owed an apology by the majority of the Toronto fan-base who made him the butt of many jokes and branded him an utter failure. There isn't a player who has worked harder on his game than the goat. 1/2
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Eleven points in last nine games (2-9-11). Currently riding a seven game point streak. Recorded his 20th assist of the season in this game. Ranked 10th amongst all AHL defenseman in scoring with 24 points. His name? Timothy Liljegren
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Just remember. John Tavares is a Leaf. Auston Matthews is a Leaf. Mitch Marner is a Leaf. William Nylander is a Leaf. Morgan Rielly is a Leaf. Jake Muzzin is a Leaf. Frederik Andersen is a Leaf. And thatโ€™s just for starters.
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5 years
Either Marner signs for the Leafs or he doesnโ€™t. Frankly Iโ€™m finding it difficult to care at this point with all the BS spouted by his camp and online handwringing. At the end of the day it comes down to whether he wants to play in Toronto. If he doesnโ€™t, we move on regardless.
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5 years
You mean trade him right? Considering you were the network who have hounded him since day one and told fans he should be traded because he held out on his contract.
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TSN
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. @MikeKellyNHL : If Leafs fans concentrated on what Nylander can do theyโ€™d see heโ€™s a great player. VIDEO:
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2/2 Sometimes it's hard to process some awful you've seen first-hand, especially when it's an an event that you've attended to have a good time. We are human, therefore different and process any and all situations in differing and complex ways. You are not alone.
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Topi Niemelรค plays a little more physical than you might imagine. He wasn't going to stand by and ignore this BS move by Laval yesterday. #LeafsForever
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4 years
Jim Hughson botched the OT call and we all know the reasons why. @BonsieTweets nailed it on radio duties. "The Leafs win it in overtime!" is so iconic.
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6 years
Oh my god. Tyler Biggs is going to be playing in the UK next season.
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The Nottingham Panthers
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โœ๐Ÿผ | #WelcomeToNottingham ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ #PanthersNation
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Dennis Hildeby has given up ten goals in seven games this season. His 0.941Sv% tops the American Hockey League.
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6 years
Good morning Toronto. Home of the Calder Cup and John Tavares.
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6 years
Toronto Marlies Head Coaches: Dallas Eakins recorded 157 wins in 312 games. Sheldon Keefe has matched that number of victories in 245 games as @TorontoMarlies Head Coach. A win against Cleveland on Sunday will make @SheldonKeefe the winningest HC in franchise history.
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Morgs is such a great dude.
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Rielly ๐Ÿค Rielly ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’™
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Respect to the Hershey Bears for this. Classy stuff.
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Both teams just came out and stood together in a moment of silence for Adam Johnson. Theyโ€™ve both exited to the locker rooms.
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6 years
Rasmus Sandin is legit. Can't believe the kid is this good.
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3 years
Look at this from Liam Kirk. Look at this! Coast to Coast. #LiamKirkWatch
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6 years
@Steve_Dangle Just don't text him. You're banned from texting Toronto goaltenders.
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6 years
Ten playoff points for Andreas Johnsson. Ten points in five games and twelve minutes.
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5 years
Reasons to watch the Leafs tonight: 1) Pierre Engvall making his NHL debut
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5 years
As for Connor Brown, it's no secret the love I have for him. Written off for pretty much his whole career and suffered a nasty injury in the AHL. Bounced back with aplomb, made the NHL and scored twenty goals as a rookie. Nothing but the upmost respect for him.
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5 years
I kid you not, Timothy Liljegren is taking it upon himself to carry the Marlies right now. He's 20 years of age.
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6 years
Liam Kirk now has 23 points (13G/10A) in 38 games. Doesn't seem outstanding? Kirk has put up 11, yes ELEVEN GOALS in his last sixteen games and recorded four assists.
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5 years
I endured 17.27 heart attacks during this game.
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On this day in 2017, the Leafs clinched a playoff spot with a comeback win over the Penguins on the second last day of the regular season.
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Joseph Woll has been very good tonight. He's been hacked, slashed, crashed into, taken an elbow to the head and more I've probably missed. It's been open season on him and it's been no joke. Twenty-three saves through 34 minutes.
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5 years
I like Kadri and he can shit-talk about Dubas all he likes for how his tenure ended in Toronto if that's his want. Let's not forget though that Kadri let the team down when they needed him most. Choose your poison.
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10 months
I realise the UK hockey scene can be very volatile, with fans going at each other, but for once can people be there for one another, please.
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5 years
I would love Fred to keep those CN Tower pads for the rest of the season. Honestly think they look kick ass. Anyone else?
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4 years
Timothy Liljegren is underrated and disrespected on this website and although I should let it pass, it really does bug me somewhat.
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11 months
I present to you Liam Kirk's first goal for @hcvlitvinov #YourDefenseIsTerrified #LiamKirkWatch
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3 years
#IIHFWorlds2021 All-Star Team selected by the media GK: Jussi Olkinuora (FIN) DE: Korbinian Holzer (GER) DE: Moritz Seider (GER) FW: Andrew Mangiapane (CAN) FW: Conor Garland (USA) FW: Liam Kirk (GBR) #LiamKirkWatch
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5 years
We have a trifecta folks: @MapleLeafs 6-3 @TorontoMarlies 3-2 OT @NLGrowlers 4-3
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2 years
On a personal note I had the best Christmas present for a few years. A job offer two days ago. This should mean a week or two into the new year Iโ€™ll be able to get back on my feet. I hope youโ€™re all well and having a nice time whatever youโ€™re up today, tomorrow and next wk.
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6 years
Ten. Straight. Wins. Your Toronto Marlies.
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1 year
The GB boys sang the classic! ๐ŸŽต We're shit and we know we are, we're shit and we know we are!
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5 years
Disappointed in the amount of people directly tweeting at Toronto GM and players tonight, saying things you wouldn't say to their face and some using vitriolic language.
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2 years
Matt Myers pissing off a nine million dollar defenseman in the first period was certainly a highlight.
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5 years
Both players signed on excellent deals. Kyle Dubas deserves some credit for those contracts.
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3 years
Kyle Dubas has signed four forwards for essentially the cap hit of Zach Hyman next season. They won't all have to be home runs for them to pay off.
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6 months
The hit is after the goal is scored when Zach Solow celebrates. What's the code here Sens/NHL fans?
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5 years
Liam Kirk is now ranked 16th in OHL scoring with 27 points in twenty games. #LiamKirkWatch
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6 years
Imagine if PK Subban celebrated a goal like Patrick Laine just did. You know what I'm talking about.
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3 years
My thoughts go out to those involved with Elite League Clubs tonight. This is a horrible, rapidly evolving situation where clubs will be lambasted whatever decision/s they choose to make. Anything other than putting health and safety first is madness. Please be kind to them.
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6 years
No big deal when the Leafs GM *likes* a link to an article you posted about the Toronto Marlies. I'm obviously totally cool about the whole thing. (Actually in panic mode)
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Liam Kirk's ELC numbers have been released (per @CapFriendly ) and it's a good deal for a seventh rounder. $813,333 for each of the three years of the contract. Not bad for a lad from Maltby. #LiamKirkWatch
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5 years
Pierre Engvall is 5-4-9 in his first twenty NHL games with none of those points accrued on the power play.
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5 years
You know why Trevor Moore looks so good in the NHL? He was given the time to develop.
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5 years
Kyle Dubas is currently boarding a plane headed for Europe to look after our Rasmus.
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2 years
I mean, COME ON. What are we doing here?
@scottcwheeler
Scott Wheeler
2 years
This might be worse than the phantom high stick and the missed too many men call. This is some clutch and grab era stuff.
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3 years
The juggernaut Montreal Canadiens are sixteen points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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11 months
On October 15, Liam Kirk will face off against Jaromir Jagr. Never thought I'd ever be composing a sentence like this.
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6 years
The trade for Frederik Andersen might just be one of the best acquisitions during this managements tenure. (I realise Lou played his part and is now gone) Feel like Fred is somewhat under appreciated with all the offensive talent on the team.
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2 years
A 21 year old kid comes in with no professional experience, little in his resume and performs like this. Regardless of whether I saw the signs, this is still an outstanding performance from a quality young player and man. A few folk need to eat some humble pie re: Cade Neilson
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6 years
PS The Toronto Marlies are 2018 Calder Cup Champions. Yes they are.
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6 years
Liam Kirk played in the Red v White Arizona development camp scrimmage last night and made a decent impression. 1) Hit the post 2) Set up a breakaway chance 3) His line scored only goal for Red's 4) Played on both special teams 5) One strong drive to net where he beat two players
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3 years
Semyon Der-Arguchintsev has been added to the Toronto Marlies roster and will wear #43 If my calculations are correct, he'll be eligible to play either Monday or Wednesday next week after clearing quarantine.
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7 years
SCORESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS HIS FIRST PRO GOAL and it was beautiful! Jeremy Bracco!
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3 years
I have some good news and it's that I am back in full-time employment. The relief is palpable and I can't wait to get my life back on track. I will be getting back to hockey writing soon! Also, if anyone wants to invite me as a guest on a podcast to chat AHL, Marlies etc, lmk
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6 years
In defense of Benย Bowns
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5 years
For goodness sake don't tell anyone because it's not cool to say but Timothy Liljegren has five points in five games. Shhh though okay folks.
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2 years
People of Twitter. Heโ€™s on the way back. The legend that is Liam Kirk got back to skating yesterday for the first time since his injury. #LiamKirkWatch
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6 years
Can we please stop trying to trade Timothy Liljegren. Thank you kindly in advance.
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5 years
Sheldon Keefe professional coaching record. Toronto Marlies 199-89-31 Toronto Maple Leafs 15-4-1
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If for no other reason, you should attend a Marlies game just to watch Timothy Liljegren and Rasmus Sandin play as a pairing. They are the future and boy are they good.
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4 years
I have just applied for a job with a professional sports team. I know the odds are stacked against me but I'm applying the Gretzky rule of taking your shot.
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6 years
Sheldon Keefe and the coaching staff deserve so much credit for moulding Kasperi Kapanen into the player you see right now.
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5 years
Liam Kirk is ranked 27th in OHL scoring with 21 points (10-11-21) in sixteen games. Third in team scoring (Peterborough Petes) only behind some guys called Nick Robertson and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev. #LiamKirkWatch
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4 years
If Connor McDavid records four points and your team doesn't win then I think your organisation might have some issues.
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6 years
Timothy Lilejgren is 18 years old. He's really matured and improved the defensive side of his game this season. It's friggin' difficult to be an 18yo defenseman in this league.
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