How improved defence from top stars could propel Leafs, Oilers in playoffs - Sportsnet.ca

Not every star offensive player buys into defensive hockey, but when they do their teams improve in a big way. Justin Bourne writes about the improved defence from Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and how that could lift their teams come pl…

There's a very specific type of revered forward in the NHL thats cut from a surprisingly similar cloth. They score a ton in junior and show their talent, make an NHL impression early for the same rea… [+7514 chars]

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