Tag: Leafs

  • Mirtle, the future of hockey analytics

    As a hockey writer James Mirtle doesn’t care about being a numbers guy, being the first one to tweet something, or having the popular opinion. For Mirtle, hockey writing is about being right. And his ability to be right over the course of his career is what made Mirtle the important voice in the hockey…

  • A quarter-pounder with cheese, hold the jersey

    A quarter-pounder with cheese, hold the jersey

    If you’re at a hockey game and plan on throwing something on the ice, you better make sure your team is winning. That was best exemplified Thursday night. Ottawa Senator’s goalie Andrew “The Hamburglar” Hammond kept his career-undefeated-streak alive Thursday night, and Sens fans showed their appreciation, throwing McDonald’s cheeseburgers on the ice. This is…