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Leafs Get Education On The Slap Shot, Youth Movement

07:44 PM ET 09.28

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Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs moved one step closer to being... one step closer to rebuilding their tattered franchise by signing collegiate player Christian Hanson to a 3-year entry level contract. This might not sound like big news if you leave out the last name "Hanson", but some are likely familiar with his father, Dave, of Slap Shot hockey movie fame. The film reflects the "rough 'em up" nature of hockey in the 70's through a minor-league squad called the Charlestown Chiefs, led by a trio of mitt-throwing misfits: The Hanson Brothers. Christian's father earned himself…

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The Toronto Raptors, a.k.a. The Forgotten

07:09 PM ET 05.01

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This year's version of the Toronto Raptors is a jumble of unheralded, underrated guys who have boatloads of character. It's a refreshing collection of Johnny Hardhats who come to work every single day. And if one of them can't make it, someone else is there to work just as hard to fill that spot and keep it. No ego, just work. The presence of this team-first attitude is surprising to long-time fans of the Raptors, who are used to having a breathing problems in the Air Canada Centre because of…

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LT Doesn't Back Down, Even in Defeat

11:53 PM ET 01.16

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Pride and displeasure. Those were the feelings shown by San Diego Chargers MVP Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson after a 24-21 loss in the AFC Divisional Playoff game on Sunday. The star RB was taking pride in defending his team, and expressing extreme displeasure toward the Patriots. Meanwhile, poor sportsmanship and a lack of discipline were qualities that a handful of Patriots players put on display after the game, at midfield. These actions coming from the gallant New England Patriots, who -- I always thought -- try to pride…

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