Friedman Reveals the Real Reason Maple Leafs Fans Are So Frustrated – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

Every once in a while, someone comes along who can put a messy situation into words that make sense. Elliotte Friedman did a bit of that this week on The FAN Hockey Show when he talked about the reaction to the Toronto Maple Leafs after the trade deadline. Related: Maple Leafs Need a Winning Mindset … Read more

‘Marner was born to wear that maple leaf’, Team Canada beats Czechia, moves on to Olympic semi-finals

What to know Mitch Marner scored the winning goal for Team Canada, beating Czechia 4-3 in overtime Canadians everywhere have breathed a sigh of relief, celebrating the win on social media. Canada will face either Finland or Sweden in the semi-finals on Friday. Canadians have erupted with joy online, after Mitch Marner scored the winning … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Day 12 recap: Team Canada speed skaters thrive with Dubois gold and women’s relay bronze, as men’s hockey reach semis after OT thriller

It’s now four straight golden days for Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Steven Dubois capturing a first-place finish in the men’s short-track 500-metre race. Outside of the podium, Day 12 provided a massive thrill as the men’s hockey team defeated Czechia 4-3 in overtime of their quarterfinal game, with Mitch Marner … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics: Czechia nearly crushed Team Canada’s men’s hockey dream – with illegal extra players on ice

We can all laugh about it now, but it would have been a very sombre mood if the Canada men’s hockey team was knocked out in shocking fashion by Czechia before even getting to the medal round. And it would have been all the more devastating if Canadians had to live in a world where … Read more

US edges Sweden, Canada rallies beats Czechia in OT to reach Olympic semifinals

MILAN (AP) — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. “That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game,” Dylan Larkin said. When Canada was trailing Czechia with under four minutes left, … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Day 12 recap: Team Canada speed skaters thrive with Dubois gold and women’s relay bronze, as men’s hockey reach semis after OT thriller

It’s now four straight golden days for Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Steven Dubois capturing a first-place finish in the men’s short-track 500-metre race. Outside of the podium, Day 12 provided a massive thrill as the men’s hockey team defeated Czechia 4-3 in overtime of their quarterfinal game, with Mitch Marner … Read more

Olympic fans can’t get enough of Team Canada’s men’s hockey squad acting like tourists in Milan: ‘Crosby looks like the chaperone’

The world has been patiently waiting for NHL stars to return to the Olympics. So far, they haven’t disappointed on any fronts. (Credit: NHL) Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Brad Marchand, they’re just like us. Well, at least maybe on a day off. Having some time to themselves on Tuesday, Feb. 10, before taking on Czechia … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics: Where to watch Team Canada vs. Switzerland men’s hockey game — Free stream, TV channels, start time, rosters and more

Following a 5-0 shelling of Czechia to open their 2026 Winter Olympics tournament, the Canadian men’s hockey team get right back at it Friday, taking on Switzerland at 3:10 p.m. EST/12:10 p.m. PST. It’s always significant when Team Canada takes the ice in Olympic hockey, but these 2026 Games promise to be more special than … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Day 5 recap: Piper and Paul win ice dance bronze medal for Team Canada

Day 5 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came and went, and while there were plenty of medal opportunities, Team Canada ultimately only added one more to its total after Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier captured an ice dance bronze medal. Additionally, the men’s curling tournament got started with Brad Jacobs picking up a … Read more

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Buyouts, Not-Bennett & Lorentz – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are already deep into their offseason evaluations. Change is coming — not just behind the bench (Lane Lambert moved to the Seattle Kraken as their head coach) but also on the ice. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the team is actively considering buyouts for some underperforming forwards, a clear sign that … Read more