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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1965, Christfried Burmeister, Estonian speed skater (born 1898) passed away. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why Teddy Blueger believes he’s a perfect fit for the Maple Leafs
Teddy Blueger signed a two-year contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday and spoke to media via Zoom on Friday.
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Townhall
· Jun 23, 2026
So, That's How the Montreal Shooter Described Himself
So, That's How the Montreal Shooter Described Himself
Toronto Sun
· Jun 27, 2026
Why Gavin McKenna will have a strong support group with Maple Leafs
Good news if you were one of the fans wearing a Gavin McKenna Maple Leafs jersey at the National Hockey League draft in Buffalo on Friday. You’re not going to have to make any changes to it. McKenna will be the third Leafs player to wear No. 72, following Travis Boyd and Mathieu Schneider. “I []
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
NHL free agency opens with Stuart Skinner heading to Winnipeg as goalie carousel starts spinning
Stuart Skinner is heading to Winnipeg as the carousel of goaltenders moving around the NHL picks up steam with the start of free agency.
3DownNation
· Jul 3, 2026
‘One of the better games I’ve ever seen’: Vernon Adams Jr. etches himself into Calgary Stampeders’ record book
Vernon Adams Jr. took his place in the Calgary Stampeders’ all-time passing record book on Thursday night. The 33-year-old signal-caller completed 20 of 25 passes for 405 yards and six touchdowns, tying a franchise record that hasn’t been touched in a quarter-century. He also scrambled for a 22-yard rushing score, giving him seven total majors []
Defector
· Jul 9, 2026
I’m Not Sure There Are Enough Dundons On The Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes are worthy NHL champs, plowing through the playoffs with a 16-3 record. It's a victory of commitment to an approach, as head coach Rod Brind'Amour's system finally paid ultimate dividends after seven years of postseason exits. It's a victory for bloggers everywhere, thanks to the employment of GM Eric Tulsky and analyst Tyler Dellow(!). But most important, it's a victory for family. The Dundon family, specifically. No other families. Notoriously cheap owner Tom Dundon is listed first on the Stanley Cup engraving every champion gets. It's his team, he can do what he wants, and at least the NHL is the last holdout in not handing its championship trophy to the owner first. Executives have had their names on the Cup since the Bruins did it in 1929. So it's fine that Tom Dundon is on there now. But whoever's job it was to do the engraving was certainly not done at one Dundon:
Yardbarker
· Jun 28, 2026
Baker Mayfield sends Buccaneers a message amid contract negotiations stalemate
Mayfield revived his career in Tampa Bay, and while consistency and injuries have held him back at times, he's been his best version since arriving in Florida.
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Related coverage for "Why Teddy Blueger believes he’s a perfect fit for the Maple Leafs": Townhall — So, That's How the Montreal Shooter Described Himself. Toronto Sun — Why Gavin McKenna will have a strong support group with Maple Leafs. KSAT San Antonio — NHL free agency opens with Stuart Skinner heading to Winnipeg as goalie carousel starts spinning. 3DownNation — ‘One of the better games I’ve ever seen’: Vernon Adams Jr. etches himself into Calgary Stampeders’ record book. Defector — I’m Not Sure There Are Enough Dundons On The Stanley Cup. Yardbarker — Baker Mayfield sends Buccaneers a message amid contract negotiations stalemate