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It’s the first playoff series since 1979 between these two historic rivals, and battle lines are already being drawn.
And that includes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
When asked about the upcoming playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens in a television interview with CP24, Trudeau didn’t take a diplomatic approach. The Prime Minister has long been a Habs fan, so he threw a bit of shade at Leafs fans.
“I’m just amazed at how hope continues to spring eternal in Leafs fans. As a Habs fan I’m kind of in admiration of Toronto fans who continue to cling to hopes every year. Year-in, year-out, it’s impressive to see.”
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Kraken still plan to hire coach before expansion draft
by Tim Booth, The Associated Press
Posted May 13, 2021 3:56 pm EDT
Last Updated May 13, 2021 at 3:58 pm EDT
SEATTLE (AP) Now that the Seattle Kraken are full-fledged members of the NHL, general manager Ron Francis can start his wheeling and dealing.
Signing players? That started this week with the addition of 21-year-old Luke Henman. Trades and some of those side deals that Vegas negotiated during the last NHL expansion draft? Absolutely.
But along with wondering when the opening date will be for its training center and its new arena, and who Seattle may take in the expansion draft, there is one major question still hanging over Francis.
Kraken still plan to hire coach before expansion draft
Now that the Seattle Kraken are full-fledged members of the NHL, general manager Ron Francis can start his wheeling and dealing.
The Canadian Press
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SEATTLE (AP) Now that the Seattle Kraken are full-fledged members of the NHL, general manager Ron Francis can start his wheeling and dealing.
Signing players? That started this week with the addition of 21-year-old Luke Henman. Trades and some of those side deals that Vegas negotiated during the last NHL expansion draft? Absolutely.
But along with wondering when the opening date will be for its training center and its new arena, and who Seattle may take in the expansion draft, there is one major question still hanging over Francis.