Minimal Interest in Laine & Ken Dryden Trivia
Also, some news & rumors and how the Canadiens stack up against the Maple Leafs.
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Daily Hockey Trivia – Drafting Dryden, Ovechkin & Last Goals
August 8, 2024 by Jacob Billington
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 8, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL hockey. Each day will have three multiple-choice questions with an answer key at the bottom of the page.
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Canadiens’ True Level of Interest in Laine Trade Put Rumors to Rest
August 8, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The Montreal Canadiens were a team rumored to be all over the Patrik Laine trade discussions out of Columbus. Canadiens’ GM Kent Hughes has been known for taking on savvy reclamation projects and either making good use of them on his roster or flipping them for a profit. Laine potentially presented such an option as the Blue Jackets are happy to move on and Laine is looking for a fresh start.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, Canadiens
August 8, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, former Edmonton Oiler Oscar Klefbom finally and officially confirmed that his hockey career is over. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby’s birthday has come and gone and he’s not signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. What does that mean? Is Evgeni Malkin thinking about retiring early? Finally, are the Winnipeg Jets at all interested in a Patrik Laine reunion? The Montreal Canadiens aren’t said to be terribly interested in Laine either.
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How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against All 7 Atlantic Division Opponents
August 8, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have many believing in them entering the 2024-25 season. After years of hype, it seems that the fan base has come to grips with the fact that this current core simply does not have what it takes to go on a deep playoff run.