Twelve years after winning silver in Sochi, veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has willed his way back onto the Olympic stage to represent Sweden at the 2026 Games in Milan.

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be the best destination for a beleaguered Edmonton Oilers forward per one notable insider. The post Maple Leafs Tenable Destination for Oilers Forward: Insider appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Isles are coming off a 7-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Thursday afternoon. Matthew Schaefer and Cal Ritchie found the back of the net in the defeat. David Rittich made nine saves on 14 shots and Marcus Hogberg replaced Rittich in the third period and stopped five of the seven shots he faced in his season debut.

Maple syrup is nature's nectar, but you've probably noticed that the real deal comes with a high price tag. Given how much sap it takes to make, it makes sense.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' plan to offset Mitch Marner's production this season has pretty much worked, as the numbers show.

Both teams were off Friday after playing at home on New Year's Day, when the Islanders were routed by the Utah Mammoth 7-2 and the Maple Leafs overcame a three-goal deficit to edge the Winnipeg Jets, 6-5.

Since arriving in Toronto, Stecher has averaged 20:15 of ice time — the fourth-most among Maple Leafs defenders, and fifth-most on the team, behind Auston Matthews (20:19), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (20:26), Morgan Rielly (21:49), and Jake McCabe (22:39).

Longtime Maple Leafs commentator Joe Bowen recently reflected on Phil Kessel's time in Toronto, speaking candidly on his impact on the ice.