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Maple Leafs coach search: Who would fit?

Maple Leafs fire Randy Carlyle; time to judge the core

He won more than he lost, but that wasn't everything. Now, Toronto can figure out whether he was the main problem.

Maple Leafs fire Randy Carlyle; time to judge the core

He won more than he lost, but that wasn't everything. Now, Toronto can figure out whether he was the main problem.

VIDEO: Ref vomits on ice at Penguins-Lightning game

That's pretty gross.

VIDEO: Ref vomits on ice at Penguins-Lightning game

That's pretty gross.

Penguins 'Christmas Vacation' video is legitimately funny

MVP performance by Zach "Cousin Eddie" Sill.

Penguins 'Christmas Vacation' video is legitimately funny

MVP performance by Zach "Cousin Eddie" Sill.

The best parts of the Epix 'Road To The Winter Classic' premier

The first episode wasn't great. It was good, though, and that's enough.

The best parts of the Epix 'Road To The Winter Classic' premier

The first episode wasn't great. It was good, though, and that's enough.

Hall trade rumors: Six theoretical destinations

Hall trade rumors: Six theoretical destinations

Hall trade rumors: Six theoretical destinations

In the middle of a mumps outbreak, a hockey game appears

Mumps is back, and it's spreading through the NHL. In Pittsburgh, where the game's best player is quarantined, they're playing through it.

In the middle of a mumps outbreak, a hockey game appears

Mumps is back, and it's spreading through the NHL. In Pittsburgh, where the game's best player is quarantined, they're playing through it.

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Oilers would be making a mistake

Why would you trade away your best player?

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Oilers would be making a mistake

Why would you trade away your best player?

Eakins fired, becomes fall guy for Oilers mess

Eakins fired, becomes fall guy for Oilers mess

Eakins fired, becomes fall guy for Oilers mess

Penguins' mumps problem puts Children's Hospital in tough situation

The Penguins winger was visiting kids last week.

Penguins' mumps problem puts Children's Hospital in tough situation

The Penguins winger was visiting kids last week.

Slava Voynov punched, choked, shoved wife into TV, police say

The details of the case against the Kings defenseman are horrible.

Slava Voynov punched, choked, shoved wife into TV, police say

The details of the case against the Kings defenseman are horrible.

Dallas Eakins fired, becomes fall guy for Oilers mess

Edmonton has a whole bunch of problems bigger than the head coach.

Dallas Eakins fired, becomes fall guy for Oilers mess

Edmonton has a whole bunch of problems bigger than the head coach.

Crosby/mumps

Crosby/mumps

Crosby/mumps

Crosby/mumps

On Friday, a group of people stood two feet from Crosby, who was contagious with mumps. What were the Penguins thinking?

Crosby/mumps

On Friday, a group of people stood two feet from Crosby, who was contagious with mumps. What were the Penguins thinking?

Toews is hurt, and everyone is being stupid

Toews is hurt, and everyone is being stupid

Toews is hurt, and everyone is being stupid

Mumps?

The Penguins captain says he doesn't have mumps.

Mumps?

The Penguins captain says he doesn't have mumps.

Jonathan Toews is hurt, and everyone is being stupid

The Bruins defenseman boarded Chicago's captain, but that that was about it. The dumb stuff came after.

Jonathan Toews is hurt, and everyone is being stupid

The Bruins defenseman boarded Chicago's captain, but that that was about it. The dumb stuff came after.

Here's the Canadiens' awesome Jean Beliveau tribute

The Montreal legend got a fitting sendoff from his team.

Here's the Canadiens' awesome Jean Beliveau tribute

The Montreal legend got a fitting sendoff from his team.

Taylor Swift lyrics for five more NHL teams

Paul MacLean says to shake it off. Let's keep this going.

Taylor Swift lyrics for five more NHL teams

Paul MacLean says to shake it off. Let's keep this going.

Paul MacLean invokes Taylor Swift in amazing post-firing press conference

The former Senators coach's daughter had some good advice for her pop, who was fired on Monday.

Paul MacLean invokes Taylor Swift in amazing post-firing press conference

The former Senators coach's daughter had some good advice for her pop, who was fired on Monday.

NHL All-Star voting: Zemgus Girgensons is piling up votes, and that's great

The Sabres' Latvian star more than doubled his voting total in the last week. He's doubled Patrick Kane.

NHL All-Star voting: Zemgus Girgensons is piling up votes, and that's great

The Sabres' Latvian star more than doubled his voting total in the last week. He's doubled Patrick Kane.

NHL meetings: $73 million cap likely, Las Vegas creeps closer

Don't make a big deal about Las Vegas, Gary Bettman said at the Board of Governors meeting. Okey dokey.

NHL meetings: $73 million cap likely, Las Vegas creeps closer

Don't make a big deal about Las Vegas, Gary Bettman said at the Board of Governors meeting. Okey dokey.

Coyotes' cycle churns, LeBlanc says sale on, no payroll edict

The New York Post said a deal for the team would fall through and that they had to cut payroll.

Coyotes' cycle churns, LeBlanc says sale on, no payroll edict

The New York Post said a deal for the team would fall through and that they had to cut payroll.

Sens-Pens

The ability to send your opponents to the box without heading there yourself is valuable, and the Penguins got a crash course in that on Saturday.

Sens-Pens

The ability to send your opponents to the box without heading there yourself is valuable, and the Penguins got a crash course in that on Saturday.

Parental advice

Parental advice

Parental advice

LA Kings' outdoor jerseys, indeed, have two tones — dumb and boring

What a waste.

LA Kings' outdoor jerseys, indeed, have two tones — dumb and boring

What a waste.

Penguins can be a four-line team because of Klinkhammer

Penguins can be a four-line team because of Klinkhammer

Penguins can be a four-line team because of Klinkhammer

Parental advice

It's 2014, so pro athletes have to deal with their moms tweeting jokes at them before games. Eddie Lack shook it off.

Parental advice

It's 2014, so pro athletes have to deal with their moms tweeting jokes at them before games. Eddie Lack shook it off.

Alfie says so long

The Senators stare skates with the team one last time — and he brought his kids.

Alfie says so long

The Senators stare skates with the team one last time — and he brought his kids.

Quiz: Real Sean Monahan or @BoringMonahan?

Taking tests can be fun, or not fun.

Quiz: Real Sean Monahan or @BoringMonahan?

Taking tests can be fun, or not fun.

Robert Bortuzzo deservedly gets two games for Jagr hit

The Penguins defenseman's hit was late, predatory and to the head.

Robert Bortuzzo deservedly gets two games for Jagr hit

The Penguins defenseman's hit was late, predatory and to the head.

The best Jean Béliveau tributes, stories, photos and videos

It's impossible to summarize one of the game's true legends, who died Tuesday at 83.

The best Jean Béliveau tributes, stories, photos and videos

It's impossible to summarize one of the game's true legends, who died Tuesday at 83.

Corey Crawford slipped on steps at concert, out 2-3 weeks

It was apparently a Rise Against show.

Corey Crawford slipped on steps at concert, out 2-3 weeks

It was apparently a Rise Against show.

Jagr's back in Pittsburgh, so of course there's drama

Jagr's back in Pittsburgh, so of course there's drama

Jagr's back in Pittsburgh, so of course there's drama

Chris Kunitz hurt; Penguins prank replacement

Scott Wilson came out for warmups and didn't have any company.

Jagr in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh legend leaves Tuesday's game after taking a (dirty?) shot from young Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo.

Jagr in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh legend leaves Tuesday's game after taking a (dirty?) shot from young Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo.

Chris Kunitz hurt; Penguins prank replacement

Scott Wilson came out for warmups and didn't have any company.

Kings blow it, let Voynov practice despite abuse charges

Kings blow it, let Voynov practice despite abuse charges

Kings blow it, let Voynov practice despite abuse charges

Kings blow it, let Slava Voynov practice despite abuse charges

The defenseman had been barred from all team activities, mandatory or otherwise, after being arrested for domestic violence.

Kings blow it, let Slava Voynov practice despite abuse charges

The defenseman had been barred from all team activities, mandatory or otherwise, after being arrested for domestic violence.

What should we root for from Martin Brodeur, Blues goalie?

It'd be great if he was great, right?

What should we root for from Martin Brodeur, Blues goalie?

It'd be great if he was great, right?

Gordie Howe in ICU; conflicting reports on whether he suffered stroke

The hockey legend's health is on the downswing.

Gordie Howe in ICU; conflicting reports on whether he suffered stroke

The hockey legend's health is on the downswing.

Quinn, hockey lifer, dies at 71

Quinn, hockey lifer, dies at 71

Quinn, hockey lifer, dies at 71

Pat Quinn, hockey lifer, dies at 71

He coached teams in five different decades and won a gold medal.

Pat Quinn, hockey lifer, dies at 71

He coached teams in five different decades and won a gold medal.

Spezza's new contract weakens 2015 free-agent class

Spezza's new contract weakens 2015 free-agent class

Spezza's new contract weakens 2015 free-agent class

Evander Kane celebrates 'money phone' anniversary

It was three years ago.

Evander Kane celebrates 'money phone' anniversary

It was three years ago.

Jason Spezza's new contract weakens 2015 free-agent class

He signs for $30 million a day after tossing gum down a teammate's jersey.

Jason Spezza's new contract weakens 2015 free-agent class

He signs for $30 million a day after tossing gum down a teammate's jersey.

Maple Leafs ditch salute, screw themselves over

On Wednesday, Leafs fans tossed jerseys on the ice. On Friday, the players stopped saluting the fans after games. Stuff is getting dumber for the Leafs — who is to blame?

Maple Leafs ditch salute, screw themselves over

On Wednesday, Leafs fans tossed jerseys on the ice. On Friday, the players stopped saluting the fans after games. Stuff is getting dumber for the Leafs — who is to blame?

Oh, boy: Alex Ovechkin smokes Avs for highlight goal

It wasn't The Goal, but it was close enough.

Oh, boy: Alex Ovechkin smokes Avs for highlight goal

It wasn't The Goal, but it was close enough.

Interpol, stuck in snow for 50 hours, crosses paths with Rangers ... sort of

Bad news for everyone.

Interpol, stuck in snow for 50 hours, crosses paths with Rangers ... sort of

Bad news for everyone.

As Eric Lindros enters Flyers' Hall, he thanks many — but not John Worley

As Eric Lindros enters the Flyers Hall of Fame, he opts not to thank John Worley. Who is John Worley, and why did Lindros leave him out?

As Eric Lindros enters Flyers' Hall, he thanks many — but not John Worley

As Eric Lindros enters the Flyers Hall of Fame, he opts not to thank John Worley. Who is John Worley, and why did Lindros leave him out?

Kings' Voynov charged with felony domestic abuse

Kings' Voynov charged with felony domestic abuse

Kings' Voynov charged with felony domestic abuse

Canadiens trade Rene Bourque for Bryan Allen, more cap space in summer

Montreal sends out another veteran forward with time left on his deal.

Canadiens trade Rene Bourque for Bryan Allen, more cap space in summer

Montreal sends out another veteran forward with time left on his deal.

Charlotte Checkers will wear teal Hornets jerseys on Nov. 29

Everyone loves teal.

Charlotte Checkers will wear teal Hornets jerseys on Nov. 29

Everyone loves teal.

Slava Voynov charged with felony domestic abuse

The Kings defenseman has been suspended since October and could face nine years in prison or deportation.

Slava Voynov charged with felony domestic abuse

The Kings defenseman has been suspended since October and could face nine years in prison or deportation.

Buffalo blizzard: Sabres game postponed; what about Bills?

The league decided not to hold the Sabres-Rangers game on Friday out of respect for Buffalo fans. What about the Bills?

Buffalo blizzard: Sabres game postponed; what about Bills?

The league decided not to hold the Sabres-Rangers game on Friday out of respect for Buffalo fans. What about the Bills?

Pascal Dupuis has 'job' offer; Blake Comeau takes spot on ice

The Penguins are sorting through questions stemming from Dupuis' blood clot.

Pascal Dupuis has 'job' offer; Blake Comeau takes spot on ice

The Penguins are sorting through questions stemming from Dupuis' blood clot.

Jack Johnson's parents bankrupted him, report says

The Blue Jackets defenseman has earned about $18 million. It's gone.

Jack Johnson's parents bankrupted him, report says

The Blue Jackets defenseman has earned about $18 million. It's gone.

Dupuis has blood clot in lung, out at least six months

Dupuis has blood clot in lung, out at least six months

Dupuis has blood clot in lung, out at least six months

Claude Giroux is out, unless he's not, and hey, whose bag is that?

What a bizarre situation.

Claude Giroux is out, unless he's not, and hey, whose bag is that?

What a bizarre situation.

Pascal Dupuis has blood clot in lung, out at least 6 months

Scary news out of Pittsburgh: The 35-year-old winger's career may be over.

Pascal Dupuis has blood clot in lung, out at least 6 months

Scary news out of Pittsburgh: The 35-year-old winger's career may be over.

Trevor van Riemsdyk, out 3-4 months, leaves hole on Blackhawks' third pairing

The 23-year-old rookie had driven play. He's out with a broken kneecap.

Trevor van Riemsdyk, out 3-4 months, leaves hole on Blackhawks' third pairing

The 23-year-old rookie had driven play. He's out with a broken kneecap.

People actually showed up for Sabres game despite insane snowstorm (PHOTOS)

That's more than you'd think.

People actually showed up for Sabres game despite insane snowstorm (PHOTOS)

That's more than you'd think.

The dry scrape is dead; let's mourn it together

Also, what was the dry scrape? Zambonis will stay parked before overtime.

The dry scrape is dead; let's mourn it together

Also, what was the dry scrape? Zambonis will stay parked before overtime.

'Wall of Snow' doesn't postpone Sabres-Sharks, does bury Buffalo

Six feet of snow could be on the way.

'Wall of Snow' doesn't postpone Sabres-Sharks, does bury Buffalo

Six feet of snow could be on the way.

'A Christmas Story,' starring minor-league mascots

A man in a rattlesnake suits gets the dreaded triple-dog dare.

'A Christmas Story,' starring minor-league mascots

A man in a rattlesnake suits gets the dreaded triple-dog dare.

Josh Harding waived; hopefully he gets another shot?

It won't be easy for the ex-Minnesota Wild goalie, though.

Josh Harding waived; hopefully he gets another shot?

It won't be easy for the ex-Minnesota Wild goalie, though.

The worst, best songs about NHL players — ever

"Oh yeah, Sidney Crosby!"

The worst, best songs about NHL players — ever

"Oh yeah, Sidney Crosby!"

Rick Jeanneret to call Sabres game on Saturday, then 'let it rip'

Great news out of Buffalo, which is rare these days.

Rick Jeanneret to call Sabres game on Saturday, then 'let it rip'

Great news out of Buffalo, which is rare these days.

NHL expansion: A primer on the Maloofs, potential Vegas owners

NHL expansion: A primer on the Maloofs, potential Vegas owners

NHL expansion: A primer on the Maloofs, potential Vegas owners

Olli Maatta had cancer, is almost ready to play

The Penguins defenseman wants to play right now.

Olli Maatta had cancer, is almost ready to play

The Penguins defenseman wants to play right now.

Kings fans pranked, freak out over fake fees

Calm down, guys. There's no fee for using the bathroom.

Kings fans pranked, freak out over fake fees

Calm down, guys. There's no fee for using the bathroom.

Mumps in the NHL; What weird old disease is next?

Glands on fire.

Mumps in the NHL; What weird old disease is next?

Glands on fire.

NHL expansion: A primer on the Maloofs, potential Las Vegas owners

Basketball fans know the former owners of the Sacramento Kings. Hockey fans may soon, too.

NHL expansion: A primer on the Maloofs, potential Las Vegas owners

Basketball fans know the former owners of the Sacramento Kings. Hockey fans may soon, too.

As NHL talks Las Vegas, Panthers' arena is empty again

These two things are inseparable.

As NHL talks Las Vegas, Panthers' arena is empty again

These two things are inseparable.

VIDEO: Connor McDavid fights, hurts hand

The best prospect in hockey hurt his hand during a fight.

VIDEO: Connor McDavid fights, hurts hand

The best prospect in hockey hurt his hand during a fight.

NBC Sports, spare everyone from the Sabres

NBC Sports, spare everyone from the Sabres

NBC Sports, spare everyone from the Sabres

A year later, Steven Stamkos is almost all the way back

The Lightning star broke his 365 days ago.

A year later, Steven Stamkos is almost all the way back

The Lightning star broke his 365 days ago.

Blue Jackets make fun of ESPN, because hockey

That's the best way for NHL teams to build their brand.

Blue Jackets make fun of ESPN, because hockey

That's the best way for NHL teams to build their brand.

Please, NBC Sports, spare everyone from the Sabres

There is literally no point for NBC to air more Sabres games. Nobody is watching them. Please make it stop.

Please, NBC Sports, spare everyone from the Sabres

There is literally no point for NBC to air more Sabres games. Nobody is watching them. Please make it stop.

John Tortorella is trying to save a dog named Sherman

The former Rangers coach is doing work on behalf of the SPCA.

John Tortorella is trying to save a dog named Sherman

The former Rangers coach is doing work on behalf of the SPCA.

Watch Seth Griffith score backwards, between his legs

That never happens.

Watch Seth Griffith score backwards, between his legs

That never happens.

Nail Yakupov likes defense, enormous ice cream dishes

Nail gets it!

Nail Yakupov likes defense, enormous ice cream dishes

Nail gets it!

Fans fight in Ottawa, and beer is the secret weapon

Then things got dumber.

Fans fight in Ottawa, and beer is the secret weapon

Then things got dumber.

Giordano may be the NHL's best defenseman

Giordano may be the NHL's best defenseman

Giordano may be the NHL's best defenseman

Mark Giordano may be the NHL's best defenseman

The best defenseman in hockey may play in Calgary. What is he doing to put himself at the top of the early-season Norris race?

Mark Giordano may be the NHL's best defenseman

The best defenseman in hockey may play in Calgary. What is he doing to put himself at the top of the early-season Norris race?

The greatest Phil Kessel selfie of all time

Thank you, Phil.

The greatest Phil Kessel selfie of all time

Thank you, Phil.

Mikhail Grabovski needs his brain, and also his iPod

Gotta bring the essentials on the road.

Mikhail Grabovski needs his brain, and also his iPod

Gotta bring the essentials on the road.

Daniel Winnik moving, talking after terrifying flip

He moved his fingers and spoke afterward.

Daniel Winnik moving, talking after terrifying flip

He moved his fingers and spoke afterward.

Carter Ashton suspended 20 games, says asthma inhaler is to blame

The Maple Leafs forward will lose nearly $170,000 during his suspension.

Carter Ashton suspended 20 games, says asthma inhaler is to blame

The Maple Leafs forward will lose nearly $170,000 during his suspension.

NHL jersey sponsorships 'are happening,' COO says

Get ready for ads on your favorite team's jerseys — the NHL's COO says they're coming.

NHL jersey sponsorships 'are happening,' COO says

Get ready for ads on your favorite team's jerseys — the NHL's COO says they're coming.

Rick Nash scores Buttgoal vs. Red Wings

We've seen this before.

Rick Nash scores Buttgoal vs. Red Wings

We've seen this before.

Blackhawks' Winter Classic jerseys are great (PHOTOS)

So much better than the Caps.

Blackhawks' Winter Classic jerseys are great (PHOTOS)

So much better than the Caps.

Fleury's new contract is a gamble on 'decent'

Fleury's new contract is a gamble on 'decent'

Fleury's new contract is a gamble on 'decent'

Marc-Andre Fleury's new contract is a gamble on 'decent'

The Penguins don't need their freshly minted $23 million goalie to be great — but he can't be bad.