Mark Messier's criticism of the Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as the team's head coach has turned some heads in the NHL world, but how are the players and Babcock reacting to the blunt words of a franchise legend?
Owen Beck has 28 NHL games under his belt but has yet to hammer down a consistent roster spot with the Canadiens. The 22-year-old forward is trying to break through and make Montreal's main roster, but won't let any potential roster decision diminish his confidence that he can make an impact in the NHL.
The Canadiens boast a ton of talent on the roster, and the competition for spots among the forwards has been in the spotlight throughout training camp. Kirby Dach, who is fighting to find his role on the Habs this year, spoke about his performance in camp and the adversity he's gone through in his career.
The rebuild is over in Montreal and roster spots are getting tougher and tougher to nail down. Head coach Martin St. Louis urges Owen Beck to keep fighting for a spot, regardless of what roster decisions are made in training camp, and discusses what he wants to see from Kirby Dach with other young players pushing for ice time.
Ryan Tverberg scored the go-ahead goal at the 15:43 mark of the third period and Anthony Stolarz made 19 saves as the Maple Leafs doubled up the Senators in a split squad preseason game.
Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic and John Tavares had a goal and two assists apiece, Gavin McKenna recorded an assist, and the Maple Leafs easily took down the Senators in preseason split squad action.
Mark Messier, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Edmonton Oilers, said he was "horrified" by the team's hiring of controversial coach Mike Babcock during a conference call on Wednesday.
Are the Maple Leafs significantly better this season? Can the Senators fill the void left by Brady Tkachuk? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts.
Instead of the usual drive to Muskoka, the Leafs are going to Scottsdale, Arizona for a bonding trip this training camp. "A new year, fresh start, wanted to do something different," explained general manager John Chayka. "And, obviously, look, it's meaningful to Auston [Matthews]." The team departs after Thursday's practice and will return on Saturday.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz spoke to TSN's Claire Hanna after his team's preseason win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.
The TSN Hockey panel discusses what big question they have about the Maple Leafs as they head into the regular season, and how critical it is for Morgan Rielly to have a bounce back campaign in 2026-27.
George Gillett Jr. has died at the age of 87. The Vail, CO resident previously owned the Montreal Canadiens and co-owned Liverpool. He also held ownership stakes in the Miami Dolphins and Harlem Globetrotters, as well as controlling interest of NASCAR team Evernham Motorsports.
The Maple Leafs and Senators go head-to-head in both Toronto and Ottawa tonight on TSN as the Leafs wrap up their preseason schedule. The TSN Hockey panel discusses the storylines to watch in the split squad action on Wednesday.
After a jersey mix-up with Easton Cowan at practice on Tuesday, newcomer Nick Paul gets to put his Maple Leafs sweater on for real this time as he makes his home debut for the Maple Leafs in tonight's preseason tilt with the Senators. TSN's Mark Masters has more on the matchup in Toronto on Wednesday.
Gavin McKenna is 'super pumped' to make his NHL regular season debut for the Maple Leafs after a long offseason, but before that, Jim Hiller has some 'subtle adjustments' he wants the dynamic teenager to make in tonight's preseason clash with the Sens. McKenna spoke about the learning process with his line, and his teammates raved about what he brings on and off the ice.
The Canadiens were on the practice ice Wednesday in preparation for Saturday's preseason finale but a notable absence at the rink was Ivan Demidov. TSN's Kenzie Lalonde has more on the therapy day given to the Habs winger.
Florian Xhekaj has been a standout during Canadiens camp and is one of a handful of players looking to impress the coaching staff during a shortened camp. Head coach Martin St. Louis was honest when describing what's needed mentally from the players fighting for a spot.
The Canadiens have some time before their final preseason games against the Senators on Saturday and Josh Anderson says he's a fan of the shortened camp while Nick Suzuki appreciates the extra exhibition game they were able to sneak in.
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller believes his players were passing the puck around too much on the power play in Toronto's preseason opener against the Canadiens, and wants the top unit to adjust and use Darren Raddysh's booming shot from the point more often moving forward as they continue to gel together.
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller says he'd like to see more from his top line of Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Jack Roslovic, who admitted he felt a little rusty in his first preseason game with Toronto. Hiller liked how they looked off the rush, Matthews in particular, but wants to see them spend more time in the offensive zone.
Senators Hall of Famer Daniel Alfredsson faces his former team for the first time since departing Ottawa to join the Leafs' coaching staff in the offseason. Head coach Jim Hiller says Alfie has given Toronto input on what the Sens do well, and William Nylander shares what it's been like having the Swedish legend around the team.
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