Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

TRAIKOS: Fans might want to prepare themselves for the possibility that the Leafs will lose in the first round

It’s a question no one wants to think about, let alone ask. But it’s one that needs addressing.

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April 28, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 26, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TRAIKOS: Not complete enough? Auston Matthews shut out of NHLPA player poll awards

With 60 goals this year, Auston Matthews might be the favourite to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. But he is not a complete player — or even someone you’d want on your team in a must-win game.

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April 27, 2022 NHL

Auston Matthews and Jack Campbell congratulate each other after Matthews 60th goal and Campbell's shutout against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 26, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TRAIKOS: The reason why Moritz Seider is the overwhelming favourite to win the Calder Trophy

TORONTO — When evaluating the Calder Trophy-worthy season of Michael Bunting, one of the main criticisms working against the Toronto Maple Leafs rookie is that he plays on a line with two of the best forwards in the NHL.

April 26, 2022 NHL

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider looks on during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena.

TRAIKOS: Hard to believe that Jack Eichel is on pace to missing the playoffs for a seventh straight year

On Monday, Jack Eichel was named the Vegas Golden Knight’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the game.”

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April 26, 2022 NHL

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel skates with the puck during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

TRAIKOS: Fans might want to prepare themselves for the possibility that the Leafs will lose in the first round

TRAIKOS: Not complete enough? Auston Matthews shut out of NHLPA player poll awards

TRAIKOS: The reason why Moritz Seider is the overwhelming favourite to win the Calder Trophy

TRAIKOS: Hard to believe that Jack Eichel is on pace to missing the playoffs for a seventh straight year

TRAIKOS: Potential McDavid-Eichel showdown highlights crowded West playoff chase

TRAIKOS: Why Draisaitl and Marner probably won't be finalists for the Hart Trophy this year

TRAIKOS: No. 1 pick Owen Power set to make his NHL debut against hometown Maple Leafs

Owen Power signs entry-level deal with Buffalo Sabres

TRAIKOS: Paul Coffey more than happy to welcome Roman Josi into the 100-point club

TRAIKOS: NHL refuses to exclude Russians from this year's draft rankings

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