In Thursday's edition of C'Mon Ref, NHL on TSN analyst and former NHL referee Kerry Fraser explains how the officials are graded throughout the regular season and who decides which one are chosen to work in the Stanley Cup playoffs. ...more
It sure is nice, when plans go awry, for the alternative to work out. The Blue Jays, minus injured starters Josh Johnson and J.A. Happ, have twice in five days put their fate in the hands of a 39-year-old pitcher who hasn't held a regular job in the major leagues since 2007. ...more
The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks asserted their will over the Detroit Red Wings, dominating play on their way to a 4-1 win in the first game of their second round playoff series. Scott Cullen has stats, notes and observations. ...more
The Tampa Bay Lightning had the best goal differential of all the non-playoff teams, but shaky goaltending and an abysmal road record left them with the third-worst record in the league. Off-Season Game Plan examines what the Lightning could do with a roster that has enough talent to compete for the playoffs, but needs a different approach. ...more
TSN's Jack Armstrong offers his thoughts on Dwyane Wade's physical status, Jonas Valanciunas well-deserved rookie honour, the abilities of Jerry Sloan, Tony Parker's leadership and Andrew Wiggins. ...more
In Wednesday's edition of C'Mon Ref, NHL on TSN analyst and former NHL referee Kerry Fraser looks at the hit by San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres on Jarret Stoll of the Los Angeles Kings and offers his opinion on whether there should be a suspension. ...more
Pittsburgh handled Ottawa easily, while Jonathan Quick thwarted the San Jose Sharks' attack in Game One of their respective second round series. Scott Cullen has stats and notes from the opening games of the second round. ...more
As always the first round of the playoffs provides plenty of great hockey - upsets, comebacks, late goals, great goals and great saves. The opening round had it all. As for the Jets there was plenty of attention paid to the Ontario Hockey League final, where Mark Scheifele was having a great championship series as Barrie and London battled. ...more
Conservative estimates have injured shortstop Jose Reyes returning by the all star break. But Reyes, who severely sprained his right ankle making an awkward slide on April 12 in Kansas City, has discarded the walking boot and could be back in the lineup by the end of June. ...more
Sergio Santos, whose availability to the Blue Jays has been a rarity since he was acquired from the White Sox in December, 2011, will undergo elbow surgery this week. The club is calling it a "minor" procedure to clean out "loose bodies" and shave down bone spurs. ...more
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