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Dany Heatley Headed to Edmonton Oilers? Not So Fast!

It has just been reported that the Senators star winger, Dany Heatley has been traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner, and Ladislav Smid...

Written by Jordan Vertone about 5 months ago 186 reads 0 comments
Burke's Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Add Size and Toughness Come July 1

There is no secret to Brian Burke's plan for his 2009-2010 Toronto Maple Leafs. Size, grit and toughness are at the top of the GM's list to add this off-season, and so far he has done just that...

Written by Jordan Vertone about 5 months ago 1,008 reads 8 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs' After the Trade Deadline

The Maple Leafs were the talk of the afternoon on NHL Trade Deadline specials around the country, as there was much speculation surrounding the team...

Written by Jordan Vertone about 8 months ago 174 reads 6 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs at the Trade Deadline: Toskala Placed on Injured Reserve

After the unexpected waiver pickup of Ottawa goaltender Martin Gerber by the Toronto Maple Leafs, GM Brian Burke has confirmed the goalie-situation for the rest of the season...

Written by Jordan Vertone about 8 months ago 121 reads 1 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs at the Trade Deadline: Leafs Grab Martin Gerber Off Waivers

Ottawa goaltender Martin Gerber has reportedly been picked up off waivers by Brain Burke's Toronto Maple Leafs. This comes as a surprise to Leafs Nation and now brings some questions up about the goaltending situation in Toronto...

Written by Jordan Vertone about 8 months ago 308 reads 1 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs at the Deadline: Talks Between Leafs and Moore Break-Off

Dominic Moore and the Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly broken off talks that would lock the 28-year-old fan favorite in Toronto for the next couple of years. After failing to reach a deal reportedly around $2...

Written by Jordan Vertone about 8 months ago 56 reads 0 comments
Merry Christmas, Justin Pogge! And a Happy New Year?

Justin Pogge and his family got an early, and perhaps their greatest and most exciting, gift of all last night, when Ron Wilson gave Pogge the nod to start Monday's Maple Leafs game against the Thrashers...

Written by Jordan Vertone about 11 months ago 98 reads 7 comments
Maple Leafs Facing Goaltending Controversy?

Before the season started there were so many thoughts and speculations being made about this revamped and younger Maple Leafs Dressing Room...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 172 reads 10 comments
Dominic Moore Continues to Impress in Leafs Nation

It has surely been a long road for 28-year-old Dominic Moore, who was drafted 95th overall by the New York Rangers back in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 238 reads 1 comments
The 08-09 Toronto Maple Leafs Season Preview

The time has come to start the countdown to the opening night of the 08-09 NHL regular season. The preseason is already underway and we have already got a first look at the new faces in the Toronto Maple Leafs dressing room and front office...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 758 reads 5 comments
Bombers, Lions Exchange Running Backs

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions have pulled off a major deal, swapping Charles Roberts in exchange for Joe Smith (both veteran running backs) in a shocker on Tuesday afternoon...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 879 reads 5 comments
Joe Sakic Returns to Avalanche for 20th Season

The longtime captain of the Colorado Avalanche, Joe Sakic, will be returning to the NHL for what looks to be the last season for the future Hall of Famer. The contract is a one-year deal worth a reported $6 million...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 333 reads 0 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Still Talking About the "Done Deal"?

The McCabe situation in Toronto is expected to be resolved by the early days of September. The Leafs and Panthers have apparently come to an agreement on a trade that involves McCabe going to ...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 1,241 reads 6 comments
Bryan McCabe Deal on the Table for Maple Leafs?

Cliff Fletcher and the Maple Leafs have been on Bryan McCabe since the NHL Entry Draft, to try and add him to the list of Leaf vets that have been kicked off the team...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 338 reads 7 comments
Mats Sundin Not to Make Decision Until Late August?

Mats Sundin is taking all the time he needs to make his decision about his playing future. Speculation continues surrounding his situation as both Montreal and Vancouver have come out publicly saying the they expect him to sign with their clubs...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 1,471 reads 13 comments
Reds, Ducks, and Alouettes, Oh My!: The 10 Wimpiest Team Names in Sports

My last countdown article http://bleacherreport.com/articles/37991-top-10-nhl-masks-of-all-time made for a good conversation piece, so I have decided to make another fun list for everyone to discuss whether they hate or love it...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 47,664 reads 167 comments
Terry Murray, Los Angeles Kings Reach Agreement

The Los Angeles Kings are to hold a press conference today to welcome their 22nd Head Coach in franchise history. The successor to Marc Crawford is expected to be Flyers Assistant Coach Terry Murray...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 369 reads 2 comments
Dan Uggla...Ugly In MLB All-Star Classic

It was a dream come true for Dan Uggla and his father, on Tuesday when he made his first appearance at Yankee Stadium, which just so happened to be an All-Star Game...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 724 reads 0 comments
Top 10 NHL Masks of All-Time

With the NHL off-season still far from being over, and all the fans getting impatient, I thought I would write a fun article to give everyone something to read. I have decided to countdown the NHL's Top Ten greatest goalie masks in its history...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 4,808 reads 24 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs' NHL Off-Season Report Card

This offseason, through July 9, the Leafs have drafted eight rookies, signed four unrestricted free agents, and bought out two contracts among other moves. Grades will be given to each individual move, as well as each collection of moves...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 495 reads 6 comments
From Dollars to Rubles: Ray Emery Off to Russia

Ray Emery is reportedly off to join Jaromir Jagr in Russia in the new Continental Hockey League. Atlant Mytishchi has agreed to terms with the controversial goaltender, paying him two million dollars over the next season...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 481 reads 4 comments
NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Who's Left On The Market?

With the first week of the NHL's Free agency over, and all of the bigger names off the market with exceptions to players like Sundin (Montreal,Vancouver or Toronto bound), Sakic (Retirement or ...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 1,380 reads 11 comments
Joe Nieuwendyk Joins Toronto Maple Leafs' Front Office

Well its official, one day after rumors surfaced, Nieuwendyk and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to terms on Tuesday. Nieuwendyk will work in the Leafs' front office as the special assistant to GM Cliff Fletcher...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 430 reads 3 comments
Maple Leafs: Cliff Fletcher, Joe Nieuwendyk to Discuss Management Position

Former Maple Leaf Joe Nieuwendyk is expected to meet with Leaf GM Cliff Fletcher this week to discuss joining the club's management group. Fletcher tried to lure in the three-time Stanley Cup winner to the big T...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 179 reads 1 comments
The Lightning Strike Again: Sign Veteran Winger Recchi

The Tampa Bay Lightning continued to revamp their team this off season, bringing in more veteran support, with winger Mark Recchi who accepted the lightnings offer which will pay him 1.25 million next season...

Written by Jordan Vertone about about 1 year ago 108 reads 8 comments

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Jordan Vertone Article Archive

Dany Heatley Headed to Edmonton Oilers? Not So Fast!

Burke's Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Add Size and Toughness Come July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs' After the Trade Deadline

Toronto Maple Leafs at the Trade Deadline: Toskala Placed on Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs at the Trade Deadline: Leafs Grab Martin Gerber Off Waivers

Toronto Maple Leafs at the Deadline: Talks Between Leafs and Moore Break-Off

Merry Christmas, Justin Pogge! And a Happy New Year?

Maple Leafs Facing Goaltending Controversy?

Dominic Moore Continues to Impress in Leafs Nation

The 08-09 Toronto Maple Leafs Season Preview

Bombers, Lions Exchange Running Backs

Joe Sakic Returns to Avalanche for 20th Season

Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Still Talking About the "Done Deal"?

Bryan McCabe Deal on the Table for Maple Leafs?

Mats Sundin Not to Make Decision Until Late August?

Reds, Ducks, and Alouettes, Oh My!: The 10 Wimpiest Team Names in Sports

Terry Murray, Los Angeles Kings Reach Agreement

Dan Uggla...Ugly In MLB All-Star Classic

Top 10 NHL Masks of All-Time

Toronto Maple Leafs' NHL Off-Season Report Card

From Dollars to Rubles: Ray Emery Off to Russia

NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Who's Left On The Market?

Joe Nieuwendyk Joins Toronto Maple Leafs' Front Office

Maple Leafs: Cliff Fletcher, Joe Nieuwendyk to Discuss Management Position

The Lightning Strike Again: Sign Veteran Winger Recchi

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