Tavares looks to be injured during a power play drill. I want to mention Knies got hit by a slapshot on the power play during the Stars game. I hope the team's netfront presence isn't completely gone.

John Tavares being evaluated after leaving Toronto Maple Leafs’ practice | TSN
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares departed Wednesday’s practice early after taking a fall on the ice during a power-play drill, per TSN Leafs Insider Mark Masters. Head coach Craig Berube told reporters after the session he is being evaluated.
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And here's a more full update from practice.

Maple Leafs Notebook: McCabe’s return, Tavares’s scare, ignoring the boos
When Jake McCabe gets the green light, he’ll once again be slamming the gas pedal. Luke Fox provides updates on the defenceman’s anticipated return, John Tavares’s injury scare and the Maple Leafs recent woes.
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The Leafs will have their annual outdoor practice on Monday, January 27th in the neighbourhood of Mimico, Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs Announce 2025 Outdoor Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs
On Monday, January 27, the Toronto Maple Leafs will host the annual Outdoor Practice presented by Sport Chek, along with a weekend of free activities leading up to the marquee event. For the first time, the practice will be held at Prince of Wales rink in Mimico as part of
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Here is the story and highlights of the Leafs Indigenous Celebration Night last weekend.

The OHL Bulldogs will stay in Brantford for the next 40 years (15 years guaranteed).

OHL’s Bulldogs officially sold, look to stay in Brantford for at least 15 years
The Brantford Bulldogs will stay in The Telephone City for the next four decades under the new ownership of Zach Hyman and his family.
CHCHEric Vienneau

Highlights from the Toronto Sceptres win over the Ottawa Charge. First road win of the season!

I thought this was a nice chat about what's going on this week in the PWHL! Give it a watch!

The Bruins may be retooling.

Bruins ‘may be retooling’ ahead of Trade Deadline, Neely says | NHL.com
Team president taking wait-and-see approach with Boston in wild-card position
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The Penguins are moving on from Tristan Jarry and putting him on waivers.

Jarry placed on waivers by Penguins | NHL.com
Goalie in 2nd season of contract that runs through 2027-28, has .886 save percentage in 22 games
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I was really surprised Isaak Phillips, who I like quite a lot, got traded for a minor leaguer. He's a young defender I would make a bet on.

Jets acquire defenceman Isaak Phillips from Blackhawks | Winnipeg Jets
Phillips was a fifth-round pick by the Blackhawks in 2020 NHL Draft
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Jack Eichel made the Buffalo Sabres Quarter Century Second Team. That's pretty funny.

NHL announces Buffalo Sabres Quarter-Century Teams | Buffalo Sabres
The teams consist of 12 players who played for Buffalo between 2000 and 2025.
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