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Brooke Henderson finished second at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions and there was a lot to like about her game over the four days of the LPGA Tour’s season-opener.

Toronto looks comparable (and in some cases, better) than the top teams in the league, something the numbers have been reticent to say in seasons past, Travis Yost writes.

With the team's defensive depth being tested, Morgan Rielly is doing his part to step up. He played more than 27 minutes in each of the last two games and wasn't on the ice for an even strength goal against. Mark Masters has more.

Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe felt compelled to clarify his critique of his players after they blew a 3-1 lead in a 6-3 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. After calling out the team two nights ago for playing "soft" and "purposeless," Keefe on Friday said the Leafs have “competed at a really high level all season” but need to “continue to work” on their “consistency.” Mark Masters has more.

Off-ice misconduct exists in the Canadian Hockey League to the point that it has become a “cultural norm,” says an independent panel’s report on bullying, discrimination and harassment within major junior hockey.

The NBA trade deadline is three weeks away and, according to multiple league and team sources, the Toronto Raptors intend to operate as buyers. But what that means exactly remains to seen so head coach Nick Nurse will continue to rely on the players in his circle of trust, Josh Lewenberg writes.

Defensive breakdowns are on the rise in Calgary, and the team’s goaltenders are adding to the problem, Travis Yost writes.

Kingston Frontenac centre remains the top prospect for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but his play so far this season has left some scouts wanting more, Bob McKenzie writes.

Jake Muzzin is out with a concussion and Justin Holl remains in COVID protocol, which means the Leafs are missing their entire second pair on defence. On Wednesday night in New York that role will be filled by Rasmus Sandin, 21, and Timothy Liljegren, 22.