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Ducks and Leafs Have Goalie Issues

Posted: 22nd October 2009 by Brandon Warnes in NHL
Its funny how Burke's previous team, Anaheim, and his current team, Toronto, both have their fair share of goaltending issues. However one is more of an issueáand the other is more of a gift, really. Much was said of how Burke left his old team (cap issues etc.) but not much was said of what he left there. Anaheim has two solid NHL-capable goalies in Hiller and Giguere, and one of those ...

Time Off Might Just Be What The Doctor Ordered For Toronto

Posted: 21st October 2009 by Brandon Warnes in NHL
So far this season, things aren't working right in Toronto. While its only seven games in, and despite missing the playoffs four years in a row, they haven't stumbled this badly out of the gate. The goalies have looked weak and defensive play has been poor. Adding to the issues has been a lack of offense. Last season Toronto got points from unusual places and they found themselves able to ...

Brian Burke Must Like What He Sees After Leafs Debut

Posted: 2nd October 2009 by Brandon Warnes in NHL
Much has been made of how Toronto is going to look and play this season, and we were given several glimpses as to what that future may be. Brian Burke has said that his team will be tougher to play against, and teams will hate having to come to the Air Canada Centre in fear of getting roughed up. Last night in the season opener, part of that goal may have ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Let the Kessel Train Pass For Now.

Posted: 15th September 2009 by Brandon Warnes in NHL
Brian Burke's first summer with his new team saw him bulk up his defense and add depth to his goaltending. Sure, he didn't do too much to address the need for top six forwards, but he vastly improved the team in other areas. However, addressing the need for scoring help didn't go unnoticed; Burke attempted to fix that issue early on. In what would have surely shook up their division, Toronto and Boston ...