Will anyone be watching the Battle of Ontario tonight with Team Canada and Russia squaring off in a semi-final game at the WJHC? The odds of Ottawa winning this game are virtually nil. They come into this game having won their first road game in 13 tries. Somehow I can't picture them winning back to back road games. I posted a blog a couple of weeks ago about Ottawa's diminishing playoff chances. They were just getting ready hit the road for this 8 game road trip and I stated that they needed...

1. Calgary (20-11-4) The red-hot Flames became the first member of the Six Pack to reach the 20-win mark this week. Not to mention, they have only lost one game in regulation in their last 10 outings. Don't worry Flames fans, this blogger is aware of your team's Northward move in the standings. Now, can a team other than Montreal hold top spot for consecutive weeks? We'll find out in seven days. 2. Montreal (19-9-6) To the Habs and their great supporters, it's not you, it's the...

Mats Sundin is a member of the Vancouver Canucks . It's going to be really weird seeing him wear a different jersey. I just felt like he'd be a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs forever, but things change. However, I am glad that he chose the Canucks over the Rangers, and chose to remain in Canada. His motivation for staying in Canada is not the hockey however, it's the money. Mats said all along that he wanted to play for a contender if he came back, ending any chance of a return to...

I don't know if it's just me, but it just doesn't feel like a Saturday without a Toronto Maple Leafs game. I was shocked when I looked at the upcoming schedule earlier this week to see that the Leafs were playing on Friday night and not again until Tuesday. We've become so accustomed to Leaf games on Saturday that it has become routine, and having a Saturday without one makes me realize how good us Leaf fans have it. I didn't realize that it's a priviledge that I've taken...

1. Montreal (13-6-4) After being out of the top spot for one measly week, the Habs reclaim their rightful spot as the top team in Canada. They hit a bit of a bump in the road, and still aren't completely out of the woods, but a big win over the champs and a character win last night over Buffalo will hide that blemish against the lowly Islanders earlier in the week. 2. Calgary (14-9-1) They're knocking on the door of the spot we all though they would be at some point or another, no.1 in the...

A couple things to discuss; Brian Burke and the All Star Ballot. First, everyone has heard the news by now that apparently Burke and MLSE have reached an agreement in principle that includes six seasons, $3 million U.S. per year, and full autonomy as general manager and president. In other words, the only responsibility Richard Peddie would have is in the only area he knows jack about, money. No more sports-related decisions for uncle penny-bags. Burke might be a little over-rated, as many sceptics...

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Lee Stempniak from the St. Louis Blues for Alex Steen and Carlo Colaiacovo today. I don't know about you, but it seems a little curious as to why Cliff Fletcher would make a trade when they are so close to having someone else, namely Brian Burke, take over the reigns as early as this week. I guess it is only logical to suggest that this was actually Burke's decision. Further, Stempniak is an American-born player who played for the US at the 2007 World Championships...