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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 12
Ex-NHLer Anson Carter Reveals Bizarre Reason Why the Maple Leafs Wouldn't Sign Him

Ex-NHLer Anson Carter Reveals Bizarre Reason Why the Maple Leafs Wouldn't Sign Him

Former NHLer and current analyst Anson Carter tried to join the Maple Leafs multiple times during his career, but the Leafs turned him down for a very bizarre reason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12
Anson Carter reveals why he never played for the Maple Leafs

Anson Carter reveals why he never played for the Maple Leafs

Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs is an honour that most players around the NHL acknowledge even if they never play for the team. The ones who do, understand that Cup drought and lack of recent playoff success aside, putting on that jersey is something that less than 1% of hockey players have the ability to do.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30
Yes or No: Analyst Tables Huge Maple Leafs and Avalanche Trade

Yes or No: Analyst Tables Huge Maple Leafs and Avalanche Trade

NHL analyst Anson Carter stirred up discussions this past week as he threw out a polarizing trade idea. He suggested a potential blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche, proposing a swap of pending UFA star wingers Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / March 16, 2024
How Viable Would Another NHL Team Be in Atlanta?

How Viable Would Another NHL Team Be in Atlanta?

The push to expand the NHL beyond 32 teams gains extra external force. This week, an Atlanta-based group, including former NHL player and NHL on TNT analyst Anson Carter, made a formal request for an expansion team in the Atlanta area.

NHL News / SI.com / March 13, 2024

Atlanta Ownership Group Makes Official Request for NHL Expansion Team

A group led by former hockey player Anson Carter announced Tuesday that it has formally requested that NHL grant it an expansion franchise to play in the Atlanta area.  Carter played 10 seasons in the NHL with eight different teams.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 12, 2024
Anson Carter leading Atlanta NHL expansion bid, Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended four games, and more: Around the League

Anson Carter leading Atlanta NHL expansion bid, Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended four games, and more: Around the League

Multi-game suspensions and multiple talks of NHL expansion team options? Post-trade deadline? On a Tuesday morning?! There were some surprising headlines making waves around the hockey world on Tuesday with serious ramifications for the playoff picture and the future of several NHL franchises.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 12, 2024
Stan Kroenke-led group wants to bring NHL team to San Diego as ex-Oilers winger Anson Carter partners with hopeful expansion in Atlanta

Stan Kroenke-led group wants to bring NHL team to San Diego as ex-Oilers winger Anson Carter partners with hopeful expansion in Atlanta

With the NHL eyeing a potential team in Salt Lake City, Utah, thanks to a strong push from potential ownership there, others in the business world are looking to bring pro hockey teams to their own cities.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 12, 2024
Anson Carter-led group requests NHL add team in Atlanta

Anson Carter-led group formally requests NHL add expansion team in Atlanta

The possibility of the NHL returning to Atlanta got a little more traction on Tuesday afternoon. 

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12, 2024

Atlanta Group Files to Bring Expansion Franchise Back to NHL

It looks like at least one person wants to bring professional hockey back to Atlanta. News on Tuesday surfaced that Alpharetta Sports and Entertainment Group, led by former NHL player Anson Carter, has formally requested the NHL to initiate the expansion process to bring a team back to Atlanta.

NHL News / Bleacher Report / March 5, 2024

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