Michael Traikos

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Islanders' Sorokin — not Rangers' Shesterkin — expected to lead the NHL in GAA this season

As the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, New York Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin may be considered the best goalie in the NHL. But when it comes to preventing goals, New York Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin appears to have a slight edge over his geographic rival.

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September 29, 2022 NHL Betting

Sep 27, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center.

Oilers are the betting favourites to win the Pacific Division

The Battle of Alberta is back on.

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September 28, 2022 Hockey

Seattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg and Edmonton Oilers forward Reid Schaefer battle for the puck during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Seattle.

TRAIKOS: From Nylander and Marner to Kerfoot and Kampf, who will replace Leafs' Tavares at centre

In light of the news that the Toronto Maple Leafs will start the regular season without John Tavares, who is out at least three weeks with an oblique strain, two thoughts immediately come to mind:

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September 28, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) battles for a puck with Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Brannstrom (26) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena.

TRAIKOS: Don't be surprised if Marner scores 40 goals with a shot that is more sneaky than deadly

TORONTO — The shot isn’t hard, heavy or particularly dangerous.

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September 27, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner addresses the media about the upcoming season on Wednesday September 21, 2022.

Matthews once again favoured to win the Rocket Richard Trophy

After leading the NHL in goals in back-to-back years, it’s not surprising that Auston Matthews is heavily favoured (+190) to win the Rocket Richard Trophy again this season.

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September 27, 2022 NHL Betting

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews speaks to the media after being eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Maple Leafs favoured to win the crowded and competitive Atlantic Division

The Atlantic Division, which had four teams reach 100 points last season, has been called the “toughest division” in the NHL. And according to betting site covers.com, it is very much up for grabs.

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September 26, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot (15) controls the puck against Ottawa Senators defenseman Jacob Larsson (32) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.

Move over Matthews; McDavid the pre-season favourite to win the Hart Trophy

Auston Matthews may have been the most valuable player in the NHL last season. But the two-time reigning goal-scorer is not considered the favourite to win the Hart Trophy.

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September 26, 2022 NHL

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers fights for the puck against Devon Toews of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in Game Two of the Western Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on June 02, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

TRAIKOS: From cheap drinks to staying out of trouble on campus, what are players saying about the Coyotes' new 5,000-seat college arena

The aptly named Mullett Arena, which immediately conjures up images of long locks of hair flowing out the back of a helmet, has yet to host an actual NHL game — much less has even finished construction — but it’s already getting rave reviews from players around the league.

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September 23, 2022 NHL

The Arizona Coyotes unveiled renderings of its new 5,000-seat arena at Arizona State.

TRAIKOS: Could the Maple Leafs actually miss the playoffs this year?

What does a successful season look like for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

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September 22, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

May 10, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe congratulates Mitchell Marner (16) and forward Michael Bunting (58) on assisting on the goal by forward Auston Matthews (34) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

TRAIKOS: Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is betting on his core in what could be the final year of his contract

It was sometime last month when Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas met with team president Brendan Shanahan in hopes of negotiating a contract extension, only to be told that there would be no extension coming.

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September 21, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas speaks at the podium about the upcoming season and his expectations of his players on Wednesday September 21, 2022.

Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

Islanders' Sorokin — not Rangers' Shesterkin — expected to lead the NHL in GAA this season

Oilers are the betting favourites to win the Pacific Division

TRAIKOS: From Nylander and Marner to Kerfoot and Kampf, who will replace Leafs' Tavares at centre

TRAIKOS: Don't be surprised if Marner scores 40 goals with a shot that is more sneaky than deadly

Matthews once again favoured to win the Rocket Richard Trophy

Maple Leafs favoured to win the crowded and competitive Atlantic Division

Move over Matthews; McDavid the pre-season favourite to win the Hart Trophy

TRAIKOS: From cheap drinks to staying out of trouble on campus, what are players saying about the Coyotes' new 5,000-seat college arena

TRAIKOS: Could the Maple Leafs actually miss the playoffs this year?

TRAIKOS: Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is betting on his core in what could be the final year of his contract

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