Tag: Toronto Maple Leafs

Pregame news/links

Joe Thornton notched his 900th career assist.

And the Sharks played with enough desperation to make the Maple Leafs look like a junior team playing against them.

Hope continues.

Sharks Centric News

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• Postgame videos
  • CSN postgame Thornton
  • Pavelski
  • Thornton
  • Niemi
  • Couture

  McLellan

San Jose Mercury News

• Sharks beat Maple Leafs 4-1

CSN Bay Area/California

• Sharks take it to Maple Leafs, win 4-1 in Toronto
• Shot of the Game: Thornton sets up two, notches 900th assist

Neutral Centric News

NHL

• Recap
• PR_NHL 8:45am via Hootsuite Joe Thornton of the @SanJoseSharks became the 19th player in NHL history to reach 900 career assists (356-900–1,256)

AP Recap

Sports Network Recap

NBC/PHT

• Leafs running out of bad things to say about themselves

Puck Daddy

• SOTN: HM

Sportsnet.ca

• NHL Playoff Push: Can Lightning catch Canadiens?
• Six things we learned Thursday in the NHL
• Sharks clinging to hope with future in the balance
• Maple Leafs fans tie knot at first ACC wedding

Opponent Centric News

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Toronto Maple Leafs

• MapleLeafs 8:30pm via TweetDeck Tonight’s @scotiabank Game Recap: bit.ly/1Ly8etr #TMLtalk
• MapleLeafs 9:00pm via TweetDeck The @scotiabank Game in Six Minutes: bit.ly/1B8uU8o #TMLtalk
• Leafs toppled by Sharks

Globe & Mail

• Flat start costs listless Leafs in loss to Sharks

Toronto Star

• Makeshift Maple Leafs no match for Sharks

Toronto Sun

• Leafs fans get married at ACC centre ice
• Maple Leafs hang goaltender Bernier out to dry
• Battalion buddies Barclay Goodrow, Sam Carrick in verbal war
• San Jose Sharks are desperate

TSN 1050

• jonasTSN1050 9:21pm via Twitter for iPhone Story: A team-wide meltdown hasn’t dulled Jonathan Bernier’s confidence. tsn.ca/1.235581

SBN: Pension Plan Puppets

• Leafs Win in 4-1 Loss to Sharks

TV: CSN CA

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Sharks Radio Network

Epic trip continues.  Now in Toronto. Sharks became the first NHL team to practice in the old Maple Leaf Gardens since the Leafs moved to ACC.

AHL Worcester signs Daniel Ciampini from Union College to an ATO. (This could be a feeling out on both sides in advance of NHL deal, or a NHL deal is in the works for next season, and this is a chance for him to play this spring in a “pro” environment.)

On Tuesday, the Maple Leafs were officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Sharks still have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs, but 7% is not a big chance.

Toronto has not beat the Sharks on home ice since 2002.

Bernier vs (Niemi by default)

Sharks Centric News

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Sharks team news

• Great White Blog
• Practice 3/18 interview
  • Thornton
• Pregame videos
  • Pregame report
  • McLellan
  • Thornton
  • Vlasic
  • Couture
  • Goodrow
• Quebec Remparts to Retire Vlasic’s Jersey on 3/20

San Jose Mercury News

• WTC: Of all places to try and regroup, Sharks in Toronto after 5-2 loss to Winnipeg that left their chances of making the playoffs on life support
• San Jose Sharks become first NHL team to practice in renovated Maple Leaf Gardens
• Sharks players aware playoff streak is in jeopardy
• PollakOnSharks 8:42am via Twitter Web Client #SJSharks showing new look on lines this a.m.: 12-50-48 along with 8-19-68 on top lines, 83-39-57 and 20 or 71-21-89 in teal jerseys.
• PollakOnSharks 8:42am via Twitter Web Client And looks as if 41 might be back in on #SJSharks blue line for 27.
• McLellan mixing Sharks lines for crucial game against Toronto Maple Leafs
• Sharks defenseman Vlasic having jersey retired by Quebec Remparts
• Overwhelmed by Sharks fans at Levi’s Stadium, VTA vows upgrades for Super Bowl, WrestleMania
• WTC: McLellan shuffling second and third lines, Vlasic being honored by Quebec Remparts — and Thornton-Wilson story seems to have run its course

CSN Bay Area/California

• Sharks’ fatal flaws remain in their season of transition
• Warriors owner won’t shut door on sharing new arena with Sharks
  If the Sharks don’t want to stay at SAP Center
• In the Crease: Sharks fighting for their lives in Toronto

Neutral Centric News

NHL

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CBS Sports

• Daily Picks: Big game in Ottawa; Sharks need W

ESPN

• Sharks rally around Joe Thornton
• Burnside: Change must come to San Jose

NBC/PHT

• McLellan: It won’t help the Sharks to ‘sit in a corner and cry’
• Kadri suspended four games for Fraser headshot
  Will miss game against Sharks Thursday
• Video: ‘You think something’s gotta give’ if Sharks don’t make the playoffs
  Milbury vs McKenzie
  
• ‘I’m not going to sit here and whine about it,’ says Kadri after receiving four-game suspension
• Sharks sign NCAA sniper Ciampini to AHL deal

Puck Daddy

• NHL Playoff Death Watch: Bruins, Senators showdown; Kings on bubble

Sportsnet.ca

• Kadri delivers concussion, suspended four games
• Maple Leafs hope suspension makes Kadri stronger
• NHL Playoff Push: Can Senators close the gap?
• Maple Leafs fans tying knot at first ACC weddingPregame

Opponent Centric News

Twitter list of opponent news

Toronto Maple Leafs

• MapleLeafs 10:05am via TweetDeck The NHL has suspended Nazem Kadri for four games. #TMLtalk
  DETAILS → bit.ly/1MK5SVo
• MapleLeafs 12:20pm via TweetDeck David Alter (@dalter) writes about the latest test of character for Nazem Kadri. #TMLtalk
  READ → bit.ly/1FBxSbZ
• MapleLeafs 1:03pm via TweetDeck Peter Horachek shares his updates following Wednesday’s practice. #TMLtalk
  WATCH → bit.ly/19Ag3xR pic.twitter.com/IWYtRMGjtl
• MapleLeafs 2:00pm via TweetDeck James Reimer speaks following Wednesday’s practice → bit.ly/1LvNwKK #TMLtalk pic.twitter.com/NLg4oVqLOI
• MapleLeafs 3:30pm via TweetDeck Jonathan Bernier speaks to the media following practice. #TMLtalk
  WATCH → bit.ly/192OR9U pic.twitter.com/0fJej98t1b
• MapleLeafs 4:15pm via TweetDeck Nazem Kadri talks about today’s suspension ruling from the NHL. #TMLtalk
  WATCH → bit.ly/1BQSp9G
• Maple Leafs recall Sam Carrick
• Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks
• Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks

Globe & Mail

• Maple Leafs mathematically eliminated from playoff race
• The anatomy of a collapse: Why are the Leafs so bad?

Toronto Star

• James Reimer ready for Maple Leafs’ rebuild, if they’ll have him
• Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri suspended four games by NHL
• Four-game ban another lesson for Leafs’ Nazem Kadri
• Maple Leafs vs. Sharks: Thursday game preview
• Maple Leafs vs. Leafs West? San Jose Sharks bring their circus to town
• Sam Carrick gets chance to impress Maple Leafs brass in tonight’s game against Sharks

Toronto Sun

• Toronto no longer the ‘hockey capital of the world’: Columnist
• Sharks coach Todd McLellan a bench option for Leafs next season
• Despite turmoil, Joe Thornton still vows to retire a Shark
• Maple Leafs officially out of playoffs, but it’s clear they stopped caring long ago
• Kadri suspended four games for hit on Fraser
• Missing playoffs sucks: Reimer
• Mike Milbury suggests Sharks send Joe Thornton to AHL
• No playoffs games for Borje Salming to watch
• Carrick joins Maple Leafs with Sharks, old pal in town
• Live coverage: Leafs vs. Sharks

SBN: Pension Plan Puppets

• Kadri suspended 4 games for hit on Fraser
• Leafs Lottery Guide March 18: Still in 4th!
• Leafs vs. Sharks preview: Must lose and must win

Pregame news/links

Not a dominant game, but the Sharks pulled it out.  Leafs have definitely improved the defensive side of their game.

Sharks Centric News

Sharks twitter list

Sharks team news

• McLellan pgv
• Marleau pgv
• Thornton pgv
• Kennedy pgv

San Jose Mercury News

• Sharks challenge facts in Toronto newspaper blog focused on team ‘dysfunction’
• WTC: Media circus? A Toronto blog item on Sharks ‘dysfunction’ challenged by Wilson, McLellan and the agent of the player involved
• Patrick Marleau ends goal drought as Sharks upend Maple Leafs

CSN Bay Area/California

• Sharks GM Wilson denies mishandling Burish situation
• Instant Replay: Quick goals, strong saves give Sharks edge
• Shot of the Game: Marleau attacks the net, Nieto with assist
• Rewind: Marleau ends lengthy goal drought in Sharks win

The Gackle Report

• What The Maple Leafs Tell Us About The Sharks ‘Leadership Issues’
• Marleau Snaps Goalless Streak, Leads Sharks To Victory

Gilroy Dispatch recap

Neutral Centric News

NHL

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NBC/PHT

• Video: Sharks score twice in 11 seconds vs. Leafs
• Sharks hand Leafs a fifth straight road loss

Opponent Centric News

Twitter list of opponent news

Toronto Maple Leafs

• MapleLeafs 10:45pm via TweetDeck The @scotiabank Game Recap: Reimer’s 39 stops not enough as #Leafs fall in San Jose. #TMLtalk
  READ: bit.ly/1CeaE7z
• Five Takeaways from Leafs vs. Sharks

Toronto Sun

• Peter Horachek goes with James Reimer against Sharks
• Leafs should look at Sharks’ captaincy model
• Maple Leafs lose third straight in California, falling against Sharks

Toronto Star

• Keeping Randy Carlyle wasted half the season: Arthur
• James Reimer outstanding but Toronto Maple Leafs still lose to San Jose Sharks, 3-1

Globe and Mail

• Mirtle: Leafs in limbo after pointless California trip

TSN1020

• jonasTSN1050 Jan 16, 12:11am via Twitter for iPhone Story: The Maple Leafs are sliding and fast. Plus, Five Points and more. tsn.ca/1.184023

TV: CSN CA

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Sharks Radio Network

Leafs are up next. On Monday, they faced the Kings (0-2 loss); Wednesday, the Ducks (Bernier started 4th straight; 0-4 loss). So, the Sharks are the rested team.

With the Leafs and Flames on the schedule for Thursday and Saturday, many of the players dads are staying around for these two games.

On Wednesday, the Epix cameras were again in SJ (mainly one-on-one interviews). They’ll be back next week for the 1/21 game against the Kings, and sticking around after the ASG break until the Stadium Series game.  (First episode, of four, scheduled to debut 2/3 7pm PT.)

Sounds like Bernier may get his fifth straight start for the Leafs.  My guess on the Sharks starter is Niemi (again).

Sharks are trying to avoid fourth straight home loss as they begin seven game home stand (spanning ASG). Leafs may be just looking for some consistency (and not a shutout).

Still unclear on Leafs’ starter as they skipped morning skate.  Check twitter feeds for update.

Sharks Centric News

Sharks twitter list

Sharks team news

• Great White Blog
• Father’s trip (video)
• DanRusanowsky 12:36pm via Twitter Web Client LISTEN: #SJSharks @MapleLeafs tonight 7 Pacific on @KFOX, affiliates w/@BretHedican, me. Game Preview Podcast now: chirb.it/6kP0J9
• McLellan
• Wingels
• Couture
• Burns
• Goodrow
• Thornton

San Jose Mercury News

• Sharks forward Desjardins made it home in time for birth of first child
• Injured Shark Raffi Torres ‘has a long way to go’ before returning, coach says
• Sharks see chance to pick up points at Shark Tank
• WTC: That new look for fourth line and the competition for playing time, season-long homestand opens with Toronto — and a reminder of that John Scott-Phil Kessel clash
• Sharks giving Hertl line another look against Toronto Maple Leafs
• PollakOnSharks 4:56pm via Twitter Web Client #SJSharks round-up: All involved challenge facts in TOR blog on ‘dysfunction’ in SJ — plus Hertl stays at center. blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/wp-admi…

CSN Bay Area/California

• Shot of the Game: Sharks’ father-son photo
• Sharks need more from their sophomore class
• Sharks notes: Torres skates, Thornton misses practice
• Hertl, McGinn find success after Sharks forced to alter lines
• In the Crease: Slumping Maple Leafs open Sharks long homestand
• Hertl to get another look at center for Sharks vs. Leafs
• Sharks realize they need to play better at home
• CSNAuthentic 4:06pm via Twitter Web Client #SJSharks GM Doug Wilson denies mishandling Adam Burish situation (via @KKurzCSN) bit.ly/1AkRJ8P #NHL

The Gackle Report

• Rink Notes: McLellan Says He’d Be ‘Surprised’ To See Torres Return Soon
• Through Injuries, Sharks Find Depth At Forward
• Rink Notes: Hertl Gets Another Look At Center

San Francisco Chronicle

• Sharks reach pivotal point in season

Neutral Centric News

NHL

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NBC/PHT

• Leafs head to California feeling good
• Leafs shut out in Anaheim, have lost five of last six games
• Torres skates, but has ‘a long way to go’ before returning

Opponent Centric News

Twitter list of opponent news

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Five Takeaways from Leafs vs. Ducks
• dalter 9:51pm via TweetDeck The #Leafs have gone 121:13 without scoring a goal (empty netter scored) and 162:37 since they put one past a goalie. #TMLtalk
• Keys to the Game: Maple Leafs vs. Sharks
• Leafs Recall Matt Frattin From Marlies
• dalter 1:05pm via Twitter for iPhone Good news bad news for David Booth. #Leafs announce he has a fractured nose and his availability for tonight still being assessed. #TMLtalk
• MapleLeafs 1:30pm via TweetDeck Here are tonight’s projected lineups for the #Leafs and #SJSharks. #TMLtalk
  READ: bit.ly/1IOWJHt
• MapleLeafs 2:15pm via TweetDeck Steve Staios speaks to @Leafs_TV ahead of tonight’s game in San Jose. #TMLtalk
  WATCH: bit.ly/1ynwBlJ

Toronto Sun

• Maple Leafs facing trio of wanted men
  Leafs (team) really interested in perhaps hiring one of the bench bosses they are facing on this trip
• Ducks’ Andrew Cogliano never quits
  And other notes from Wednesday’s game
• Leafs shut out again on West Coast, lose to Ducks
• Game day: Maple Leafs @ Sharks
• Leafs call up Matt Frattin
• Frattin rejoining road-weary Leafs
  Team facing possibility to be first in NHL history with zero goals through California

Toronto Star

• Maple Leafs chat with Kevin McGran: RECAP

Globe and Mail

• Mirtle: Leafs defensive game dramatically improved despite loss [in LA]
• Mirtle: With playoff chances slipping, Leafs season is about what’s next
• Mirtle: The strange dysfunction of the San Jose Sharks

TSN1020

• jonasTSN1050 9:41pm via Twitter for iPhone The Leafs never went 4 straight games holding opponents under 30 shots during Randy Carlyle era. Have already done so to start Horachek era.

SBN: Pension Plan Puppets

• The California Road Trip Rolls On