Great look at Jacques Lemaire’s coaching strategy and the benefits of the system he runs

You may hate the trap but it is hard to argue against its effectiveness. Read more after the jump.

Analyzing the Leafs’ options for improvement moving forward

Some people love the fact that the Leafs are struggling, Leafs fans obviously hate it but what is next for the...

Morning Papers Take: Hurricane season is over

Can we count the Hurricanes out of playoff contention?

Morning Papers Take: Are the Leafs far from playoff contention?

Damien Cox says the Leafs aren't that far out of the playoff race, I don't agree. My reasoning, after the jump.

Hotdog Hockey: The Disaster in Leafland

Each Monday, IllegalCurve.com will be contributing an E-Take to our friends over at Hotdog Hockey.  This week, I wrote my column...

Tonight’s storylines

There are only two games on the schedule tonight.  In fact, the schedule is fairly light until Thursday, but here are...

Andrei Markov out 2 to 4 months

From Sean Gordon of the Globe & Mail: The Montreal Canadiens’ 4-3 overtime victory against hated rival Toronto on opening night...

Washington Capitals 2009-10 Season Preview

Is this finally the year for the Washington Capitals?  Will the Stanley Cup that has eluded them since their inception in 1974 finally...

Toronto Maple Leafs 2009-10 Season Preview

Brian Burke and Bryan Colangelo went move for move this summer in attempting to reshape both of the much heralded MLSE...

Tampa Bay Lightning 2009-10 Season Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a miserable 2008-09 campaign, finishing second to last just in front of the equally woeful New...