TheLeafsNation Top 25 of 2020: #2 — Elliotte Friedman on future Leaf Joe Thornton and more
Welcome to the yearly wrap up of the top read articles over the last year!
December 30, 2020
AHL Board of Governors approve new start date to 2021 season
We are finally getting information on a real start date to the AHL season, according to the AHL. .TheAHL Board of Governors has approved the structural framework for an AHL season that will begin on February 5, 2021. pic.twitter.com/l5Yk0z2rht — AHL Communications (@AHLPR) December 30, 2020 Back in October, American Hockey League President and CEO,…
The World Junior Tournament doesn’t really need fixing, but here’s one idea how to fix it
I think this year the World Juniors have fallen victim to being the only game in town and having an audience that wants the most exciting hockey they’ve ever seen at time when we’re feeling deprived. The issue with the tournament seems entirely focused around the blowout victories, and lopsided matchups that go along with…
Page 6ix Wednesday, December 30th: The End of 2020
Happy almost 2021, friends! Hopefully the upcoming year treats us all better than this year did. At least we know hockey is starting up soon! If you didn’t get the chance, check out our special edition Leafs’ holiday post round-up from Saturday. There was lots of holiday cheer going around, and we captured as much…
Stories of the year: The rise of the Hockey Diversity Alliance and BLM’s impact on the NHL
June 8th, 2020 marked the formation of the Hockey Diversity Alliance. Spearheaded by an executive committee of seven current and former NHL players with Akim Aliu and Evander Kane at the forefront. It is the HDA’s mission to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey. It will be a long and difficult process, but they are…
Leafs by the Numbers: Jack Campbell
Ever since the departure of Curtis McElhinney via the waiver wire, Leafs fans had been clamouring for a reliable backup to help ease Frederik Andersen’s workload. With the likes of Garret Sparks, Michael Hutchinson, and Kasimir Kaskisuo among others not providing enough faith in management to give them anything more than the occasional start on…