Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

TRAIKOS: Why the No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft decided to return to college

The plan was always to go back to college.

October 7, 2021 NHL

From left. University of Michigan's Kent Johnson, Owen Power and Matty Beniers watch during practice.

TRAIKOS: Senators have a lot to lose if Brady Tkachuk doesn't sign long term

As terrifying as it might be for the Ottawa Senators to potentially start the season without Brady Tkachuk on their opening-night roster, what has to scare the team and its fan base even more is potentially having to go through this dance again three years from now.

October 6, 2021 Sports

According to reports, there still remains a sizeable gap between Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators when it comes to putting a value on a new deal..

TRAIKOS: Vegas goalie Robin Lehner airs grievances in stream of consciousness tweets aimed at Jack Eichel, pain pills and 'dinosaur' coaches

It was at 8:37 p.m. on Oct. 1 when Robin Lehner decided he could not be silent anymore and took a stand for player rights in the only way he knew how.

October 4, 2021 Sports

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner hit Twitter at 8:37 p.m. on Oct. 1 and took a stand for player rights in the only way he knew how.

TRAIKOS: Sheldon Keefe foreshadows Maple Leafs' playoff collapse in Amazon docuseries

There is a scene in Episode 1 of the just-released Amazon docuseries, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, where the curtain drops and viewers are given a glimpse of the real Sheldon Keefe, F-bombs and all.

October 1, 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe reacts to a play against Montreal Canadiens.

TRAIKOS: Maple Leafs' goaltending situation a question mark as team relies on a tandem

Sheldon Keefe said he does not know who will be the Maple Leafs’ starting goalie for Game 1 of the regular season. Nor does he particularly care.

September 28, 2021 Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs goalies Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek will be battling for ice time all season long it seems.

TRAIKOS: Maple Leafs welcome back fans as team moves one step closer to full capacity

A pathway to normalcy.

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September 24, 2021 Sports

The Ontario government is allowing 50 capacity at the Scotiabank Arena, meaning 10,000 fans can come cheer the Leafs in person. ERNEST DOROSZUK/TORONTO SUN FILES

TRAIKOS: Sabres strip Jack Eichel of his captaincy. It's a move that seems motivated by spite

Jack Eichel has not been traded. But his time with the Buffalo Sabres is definitely over.

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September 23, 2021 Sports

Jack Eichel is no longer the captain of the Buffalo Sabres in the latest twist in his disintegrating relationship with the team. GETTY IMAGES FILES

TRAIKOS: NHL's unvaccinated in spotlight as league aims for COVID-free season

Let the public shaming begin.

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September 22, 2021 Sports

Maple Leafs forward William Nylander wears a mask while speaking to reporters on Day 1 of training camp on Wednesday. Nylander revealed he still needs to get his second COVID vaccine shot. JACK BOLAND/TORONTO SUN

TRAIKOS: 10 burning questions heading into NHL training camp

Will Jack Eichel get traded? Will Zach Hyman find chemistry with Connor McDavid? And will Brady Tkachuk, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes end their contract holdouts?

September 21, 2021 Sports

Will former Maple Leaf Zach Hyman be able to find chemistry with Connor McDavid in Edmonton, the way he did with Auston Matthews in Toronto?

TRAIKOS: Canada's Olympic team has a strength at centre that could be a problem on the wing

If there’s one thing that Team Canada Olympic hopefuls have in common — aside from being some of the most talented players on the planet — it’s that they can all take face-offs.

September 19, 2021 Sports

Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche will be a big part of Team Canada at the Olympics.

Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

TRAIKOS: Why the No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft decided to return to college

TRAIKOS: Senators have a lot to lose if Brady Tkachuk doesn't sign long term

TRAIKOS: Vegas goalie Robin Lehner airs grievances in stream of consciousness tweets aimed at Jack Eichel, pain pills and 'dinosaur' coaches

TRAIKOS: Sheldon Keefe foreshadows Maple Leafs' playoff collapse in Amazon docuseries

TRAIKOS: Maple Leafs' goaltending situation a question mark as team relies on a tandem

TRAIKOS: Maple Leafs welcome back fans as team moves one step closer to full capacity

TRAIKOS: Sabres strip Jack Eichel of his captaincy. It's a move that seems motivated by spite

TRAIKOS: NHL's unvaccinated in spotlight as league aims for COVID-free season

TRAIKOS: 10 burning questions heading into NHL training camp

TRAIKOS: Canada's Olympic team has a strength at centre that could be a problem on the wing

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