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Maple Leafs Downed By Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell picked up a Gordie Howe hatrick, while the rest of the Flyers squad dominated the Maple Leafs in the physical department, as the Toronto Maple Leafs lost a hard fought contest to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Hartnell opened the scoring at the 14:38 mark of the first period giving the Flyers a 1-0 lead. seconds earlier Hartnell...
Via The Slap Shot  |  2 days ago
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Scott Hartnell Not Satisfied With Just a Goal, Fights Dion Phaneuf After Scoring Against Toronto (Video)

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell managed to score the game's first goal in Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In doing so, he also managed to slash Toronto captain Dion Phaneuf and start a fight seconds later. As Yahoo's Puck Daddy blog points out, this isn't the first time in recent weeks that Hartnell and Phaneuf have made news for beefing...
Via NESN.com  |  2 days ago
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(VIDEO) Philadelphia Flyers Forward Scott Hartnell Scores a Goal and Fights Seconds Later

Earlier in tonight’s game Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell scored a goal than seconds later duked it with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf. I think this might have to do with some carry over from the NHL All-Star Game when Hartsy told Phaneuf to ‘suck it.’ Also, right before the goal Hartnell got spilled in the corner by Phaneuf, so that have...
Via Rant Sports  |  2 days ago
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NEAR-HOWE HAT TRICK

Video: Scott Hartnell fights after scoring goal

Both Scott Hartnell and Dion Phaneuf received 5 for fighting and Hartnell also was given 2 for slashing.
Via Kukla's Korner  |  2 days ago
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Maple Leafs Take On Flyers In Eastern Conference Showdown

There are a handful of teams that the opposition measures it’s success against, without question the Philadelphia Flyers are one of those teams. As good as the Toronto Maple Leafs have been over their past ten games (6-3-1), Thursday night’s tilt against the Flyers will be used as a measuring stick for the Buds. Should the Maple Leafs lose, it will reinforce what many pundits...
Via The Slap Shot  |  3 days ago
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Maple Leafs 5, Senators 0

James Reimer posted his second straight shutout, and Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak each had three points to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-0 rout of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Kessel and Bozak each had a goal and two assists, while Dion Phaneuf, Luke Schenn and Cody Franson also scored for Toronto. Reimer stopped 49 shots for his third shutout of the season and has...
Via AP on Fox  |  7 days ago
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Ray Ferraro tells Dion Phaneuf “F***ing Go”

Ray Ferraro has always been one of my favorite hockey broadcasters because he is a rare breed in Canada that isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Which often leads to some criticism of players & ...
Via IntheOT  |  10 days ago
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Ray Ferraro makes fun of Dion Phaneuf's Voice with an F-Bomb

Ex-Islander, current TSN analyst Ray Ferraro makes fun of Dion Phaneuf's voice with an F-Bomb. Every time you take a sip of coffee, think -- gotta check Bob's Blitz. Follow us on Twitter.... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
Via Bob's Blitz  |  11 days ago
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Mike Augello: Reactions To The Early Movers; Leafs Vs Penguins

After everyone but Joffrey Lupul, Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf got a week's rest, the Maple Leafs begin their 33 game stretch drive towards a possible playoff berth with a home-and-home match against the Penguins tonight at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Toronto has won three of their last four games and is tied with Florida and New Jersey for the last two playoff...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  12 days ago
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Ottawa Fans Put Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf Cutouts in Urinals at All-Star Game

Ottawa fans may have been thrilled to host the NHL All-Star Game last weekend, but that doesn’t mean they were about to embrace all the players in the game. The fans held true to their rivalry with Toronto by placing cutouts of Leafs all-stars Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf in the urinals. The move may not have been original, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t appreciated...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  12 days ago
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Scott Hartnell To Dion Phaneuf: “Suck It”…

Sunday Afternoon team Chara took on Team Alfredsson in what was supposed to be a fun-spirited All-Star event. For the most part, the players had fun, enjoyed themselves and put on a good show for the fans, but one incident will leave a bad taste in the mouths of many NHL fans and the fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs. With many players wearing microphones for the duration of the game...
Via The Slap Shot  |  13 days ago
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Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf Cutout Photos Placed in Urinals by Fans at NHL All-Star Game (Photo)

Fans at the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa brought the Battle of Ontario into the bathrooms. Cutout photos of two of the three Toronto players taking part in the All-Star festivities -- Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel -- were placed in a couple of the arena's urinals. As one of the most storied and heated rivalries in NHL history, the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs meet six...
Via NESN.com  |  13 days ago
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Maple Leafs’ Playoff Chances are Greater Than Some May Think

(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz) By Lukas Hardonk (@LukasHardonk) The 2011-2012 NHL schedule has finally reached the All-Star break, with festivities continuing in Ottawa all the way through Sunday night. It’s a time for players to enjoy themselves and for teams to recharge, while those who were lucky enough to attend the All-Star weekend may have received a little...
Via The Hockey Guys  |  13 days ago
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Travis Yost: Respecting Joffrey Lupul, the Sweden Connection, and Seguin + Toronto

Make sure to follow Travis on Twitter and Facebook! -- 1.) If there's one takeaway from All-Star Weekend, it's how to handle a heated rivalry with perfection. With all due respect to guys like Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel, Joffrey Lupul is the one playing the role of incendiary and firebrand, and he's earning my respect in the process. Look, Toronto hates Ottawa...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  14 days ago
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What Does A Trio of All-Stars Signify for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

(REUTERS/Mike Cassese) By Lukas Hardonk (@LukasHardonk) This year’s National Hockey League All-Star festivities are already brewing up a storm and they haven’t even begun yet. By now, everyone is aware of what transpired during the voting process; four Ottawa Senators players─Daniel Alfredsson, Erik Karlsson, Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek─were elected to play in...
Via The Hockey Guys  |  20 days ago
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RCL Madness! Week 15

RCL 1 had the top 2 teams for the week. Jolly Razzers were number 1, with 21 of a possible 22 points, while True North Puck Co. notched 19.  Here are the leaders in each category for the week, with the average in brackets: . 14 Goals (9):  Jolly Razzers, Toronto Make Beliefs, The Vincibles, Pominville NY27 Assists (14): True North Puck Co. (RCL 1)22+/- (1): BroadStreetBullies...
Via Razzball Hockey  |  20 days ago
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Mike Sauer Further From Returning than We Think?

It's been nearly two months since defenseman Michael Sauer has played a game for the New York Rangers, and it looks as if the 24-year-old sophomore isn't as close to returning to the lineup as we thought he was a week ago. Sauer was concussed back on December 5 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, when Dion Phaneuf caught him along the boards with a thunderous blow...
Via The Rangers Tribune  |  20 days ago
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Brad Marchand Upset at NHL for Inconsistency of Disciplinary Action

As Brad Marchand sat out the final game of his five-game suspension Tuesday night, Nick Foligno of the Ottawa Senators decided to try out his best Marchand impression with his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf. The only difference between the two hits? Foligno skated away with a mere two minute clipping penalty, while Brad Marchand has been sidelined for the past five...
Via NESN.com  |  24 days ago
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Brad Marchand sees NHL hypocrisy in his suspension, lack thereof for Nick Foligno clip

Boston Bruins honey badger Brad Marchand will be sprung from his cage against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night, as his five-game suspension for clipping Vancouver Canucks defenseman Sami Salo ends. What did he learn from his time in exile? Repentance? Pacifism? Nay … irritation. Please recall the clip by Nick Foligno of the Ottawa Senators on Dion Phaneuf of the Toronto...
Via Puck Daddy  |  24 days ago
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Marchand Returns, Has A Few Things To Say About Clipping Calls

from Joe Haggerty of CSNNE, Brad Marchand is finally back after sitting out a five-game suspension, and he’s ready to provide an energetic lift to a team that’s lost two of their first three games on a suddenly challenging road trip. “I’m excited to be back in the lineup and back in the game again,” said Marchand. “The game happens so quickly...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  24 days ago
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Dion Phaneuf Gets Punched in the Mouth

On Tuesday Ottawa Senators Nick Foligno did something most of the NHL wants to do on a nightly basis, punch Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf in the face. And he proceeded to do so several times before adding in a solid hockey-sweater-pull-over-the-head move too. All in all, a solid effort! [Hockey Fights]
Via The Slanch Report  |  25 days ago
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Sens Alfredsson, Bruins Chara Named All-Star Captains

Daniel Alfredsson, as expected, will serve as captain of one team at the NHL All-Star game taking place at Ottawa's own Scotiabank Place on January 29th. His opponent, however, won't be Ontario counterpart Dion Phaneuf as some expected. Instead, Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara will serve as the other captain. Alfredsson, who has spent all 16 of his professional seasons in...
Via Tonight's Healthy Scratches  |  25 days ago
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Hard Hitters

via Sports Illustrated, Who is hockey’s hardest hitter? Zdeno Chara, Bruins D 18% Jordin Tootoo, Predators RW 15% Cal Clutterbuck, Wild RW 11% Douglas Murray, Sharks D 10% Dion Phaneuf, Leafs D 8% FAST FACTS Chara may be feared in the East, where he has played his entire career, but Western Conferencers voted Tootoo and Murray (15% each) as the heaviest hitters… . The top...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  25 days ago
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Alfredsson Named Captain of the All-Star Game

From TSN's James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie): The recognition of Alfie as an All-Star Game captain has been somewhat of a foregone conclusion since he was announced as one of three three starting forwards for the game itself back on January 5th. The decision to select the Big Z was relatively unforeseen. With the amount of buildup for a potentialy extension of the Battle of Ontario...
Via The 6th Sens  |  25 days ago
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Phaneuf Adds To The Battle

from Michael Grange of The Score, Dion Phaneuf is a heated playoff rivalry away from being the legend his detractors suggest he thinks he is anyway. Hey, fake it until you make it. There are plenty of reasons why the rest of the NHL doesn’t like the Leafs captain, the two-time defending most over-rated player in the league. Just a few: His glower; his glower and his glower...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  25 days ago
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