Opinion
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Rob Sinclair
Rob SinclairSundin's Leafs legacy tough to pinpoint
Toronto was a place Mats Sundin called home for 13 seasons. But his place in Toronto hockey lore is tougher to pinpoint and open to debate.
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Hockey Night in Canada
Tim Wharnsby
PEI hockey players are proud and inspire each other
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Hockey Day
Tim Wharnsby
Memorial Cup-champion Sea Dogs have plenty of PEI flavour
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Hockey Day
Tim Wharnsby
P.E.I.'s Billy McMillan has a unique story
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Jordan Shifman
Fantasy Hockey Faceoff: Wings vs. Leafs
With February comes the dog days of the NHL season, but for poolies the race is always on to rack up points and move up in the standings. Let our fantasy hockey experts help you as you get ready for the stretch drive.
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Chris Iorfida
Trade history: Jets/Thrashers
As part of the extended trade coverage leading up to the Feb. 27 deadline, we look at the deals made down the stretch over the years by the current Canadian teams. This entry looks at the Winnipeg/Atlanta history.
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Tim Wharnsby
PEI hockey was all the rage in 1965 with St. Dunstan's
The St. Dunstan's Saints warmed hearts in P.E.I. in a cold rink in 1965, coached by Jack Kane Jr., father of Canada's best ever female golfer.
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Jordan Fontaine
KIA Fantasy Tips
In this week's tips, Jordan highlights a St. Louis goalie, Edmonton defenceman and Toronto forward that could provide great value.
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Tim Wharnsby
NHL Power Rankings: Week 19
We have a new leader in the power rankings in the St. Louis Blues. It's hard to ignore what the Blues have done since Ken Hitchcock took over behind the bench.
They have yielded a league-low 2.46 goals per game and the goaltending tandem of Jaroslav Halek and Brian Elliott have been difficult to beat.
Chat it up below or @wharnscbcsports.
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Tim Wharnsby
PEI remains a big part of Joel Ward today
Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward wasn't sure what to expect when he first attended the University of Prince Edward Island over 10 years ago, but he came to love the place, and visits whenever he can.
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CBC Sports
Kristen Cameron: Fighting back
Kristen Cameron comes from a family with deep roots in P.E.I. hockey. So when the 26-year-old was struck by an impaired driver in a hit-and-run accident, the Island's hockey community rallied to help. And Kristen turned to what she has learned from hockey to motivate her recovery.
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Chris Iorfida
Trade history: Ottawa Senators
As part of a Canadian "greatest hits" series with respect to the NHL trade deadline, we look at 10 significant trades involving the Ottawa Senators.
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Elliotte Friedman
Predators not in a bind with Suter + 30 Thoughts
There is a perception that the Nashville Predators must "get something" for Ryan Suter ahead of the trade deadline, but Elliotte Friedman says the time is now for the Tennessee team to make a playoff push.
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CBC Sports
Moms on ice
Every Wednesday morning between October and March, Tanya Sheridan wakes up early and heads to Cody Banks Arena in Sherwood with a bag of hockey gear. For decades it would be her kids she would be driving to early morning practice, but for the last seven years it has been Sheridan who is hitting the ice.
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Gord Stellick
Uncertainty surrounding Markov
Andrei Markov's future with the Montreal Canadiens is uncertain due to a long injury layoff, while teammate Scott Gomez's struggles defy explanation.
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Tim Wharnsby
Feb. 7: Concussions and suspensions list
Concussions and suspensions continue to be two hot topics as the 2011-12 NHL season unfolds.
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Tim Wharnsby
Forbes Kennedy still has plenty of fight
The annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will celebrate Prince Edward Island on Saturday. The land of Anne of Green Gables, potatoes and Stompin' Tom Connors may be the smallest province in Canada, but its hockey tradition is rich and full of characters.
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CBC Sports
Dick Irvin selects his hockey heroes
Sports: After watching the NHL through 8 decades, you have seen as much if not more than anyone else. With the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada program themed on heroes this year, who do you think of when it comes to NHL heroes?
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Tim Wharnsby
There is nothing small about Haydar's accomplishments
Darren Haydar, the accomplished Chicago Wolves right wing has piled up points, accolades and championships wherever he has played. Yet, the native of Milton, Ont. does not harbour a fleck of bitterness that he never received a decent shot at a full-time NHL gig.
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Tim Wharnsby
Goal scoring down despite Gagner's magical night
There have been 26 games since the NHL all-star break and we've seen a bit of everything. We have seen low-scoring games like the 1-0 shootout win from the New York Rangers in Buffalo on Wednesday to Sam Gagner's incredible eight-point outing in the run-and-gun 8-4 win from the Edmonton Oilers at home against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.
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PJ Stock
Ovie & Anze's the way for me
P.J. Stock is hoping to enjoy a banner week with the help of talented forwards Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings.
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Cassie Campbell-Pascall
Five Questions: Panthers collapse and Phoenix to Quebec City
Have a question for Cassie Campbell-Pascall of Hockey Night In Canada? Here's where you can begin your dialogue. Send a question and Cassie just might provide you with the answer.
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