The Hockey News Yearbook Cover Curse (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Since the 2007-08 NHL season, buying The Hockey News Yearbook has become a ritual for me. Whether I end up reading it or not, I have to buy one. I've noticed though, that every year, in the Toronto version of the cover, THN's selection of the cover athlete ends up being somewhat a bust during the same season... Take a look for yourself...The Hockey News' 2007-08 NHL Yearbook...
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Puck 'dropped' for Maple Leafs game from space
Ceremonial puck drops have become pretty routine. Player X walks out, drops the puck and that's that. The Toronto Maple Leafs decided to add some creativity to their opening puck drop, dropping the puck from the International Space Station. Some friends in high places (literally) and a bit of TV magic combined to make this one of the most fun and most innovative puck drops...
Steve Downie reminds Avalanche coach Joe Sacco of Darcy Tucker
When discussing the attributes of new Avalanche forward Steve Downie, Colorado coach Joe Sacco can see a little Darcy Tucker in his prime.
Via Denver Post
February 24, 2012
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Howard Berger: Catching Up With Darcy Tucker
TORONTO (Jan. 30) â The perfect summary of Darcy Tuckerâs playing career in the National Hockey League occurred during a ten-day span in October 2009 â a transitory blip that connected elation and despair.
Having returned to the arena in which he made his name, Tucker enjoyed a prosperous, emotional night on Oct. 13 of that season, scoring once and setting up another...
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