There’s obvious danger in making too much of a qualifying series loss after a four-plus-month break brought on by a pandemic. But it’s even more risky for the Maple Leafs to watch what just happened and do nothing. The post Aug. 9: The Weathered Underground appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Vancouver Canucks look to even their best-of-five qualifying series with the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 in Edmonton. Follow all of the action with our NHL Live Tracker. The post Blue Jays show rust vs. Braves after weekend without games appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
With a statement win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors sent a message to the NBA: Overlook the champs at your own peril. The post 31 Thoughts podcast: Ben Cooper on gold in 2010, coaching and more appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Everything that happened in Game 1 between the Penguins and Canadiens was the exact opposite of what everyone was expecting. But that’s par for the course in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The post 31 Thoughts podcast: Ben Cooper on gold in 2010, coaching and more appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
A global pandemic. A totally new playoff format. The weirdest NHL season ever. What better year for Victor Hedman and the Lightning to finally hoist the Cup? After all, they’ve had everything else thrown at them. The post 31 Thoughts podcast: Ben Cooper on gold in 2010, coaching and more appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
They have handed out the Stanley Cup on 101 different occasions, but never like this. On the first game day in over four months, Chris Johnston writes about the many unique storylines we’re about to watch unfold. The post Underdog Canadiens face tall task against perennial contender Penguins appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Toronto Raptors rightly believe this could be their moment again. It all begins tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. Catch every moment of the action on Sportsnet ONE, Citytv and SN NOW starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The post Underdog Canadiens face tall task against perennial contender Penguins appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Maple Leafs face the Canadiens in a tune-up game after a more than four-month pause. Here are seven things for Maple Leafs fans to keep an eye on as hockey finally, joyfully, cautiously — but actually! — returns. The post The inside story of Raptors’ Black Lives Matter face masks appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Even with Major League Baseball’s protocol featuring tests every other day, even with an additional test for everyone in Toronto, the frequent border crossings were an impossible risk variable to resolve for the Canadian government or the Blue Jays. The post Josef Newgarden takes third career victory at Iowa IndyCar 250s appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Just how much of an impact — if any — all the uncertainty and unusualness in his life will have on Hyun-Jin Ryu remains to be seen as the Toronto Blue Jays ace feels physically and mentally ready to start the season. The post Josef Newgarden takes third career victory at Iowa IndyCar 250s appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
On this Instant Analysis Brian Burke joins Carolina Cameron to discuss Johnny Gaudreau not practicing with his usual line mates, why Nick Robertson shouldn’t play come game one for the Maple Leafs, and his Vezina trophy pick. The post Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United play to scoreless draw appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Calgary Flames had another curveball thrown their way on Friday with Travis Hamonic deciding to opt out of the NHL’s restart. The post Final practice for F1’s Styrian Grand Prix washed out by rain appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
With pandemic safety measures in place, the Toronto Blue Jays are getting to work on their home field. The post Health, conditioning of Carey Price crucial for Canadiens playoff success appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Gene Principe checks in with Sportsnet.ca’s Mark Spector to preview the Oilers return to the ice. How will Connor McDavid & Leon Draisaitl respond following the extended break? The post Health, conditioning of Carey Price crucial for Canadiens playoff success appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Faizal Khamisa and Chris Johnston outline the major points of the NHL and NHLPA’s Return-To-Play protocols. What would it take to shut down the restart? And what penalties will teams face if players leave the bubble without approval? The post Breaking down Auston Matthews’ toe-drag shot | Inside the Highlight Reel appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
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