Nick Ashbourne

Writer

Nick is a writer for Yahoo Sports Canada who covers the Blue Jays, NHL and more. He has previously written for Sportsnet, The Athletic and NorthStar Bets.

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Which NHL teams put their goalies in the best and worst positions to succeed?
While NHL goaltenders are often evaluated as individuals, their teams can do a great deal to help them thrive — or torpedo their numbers.
a year ago
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Deceptive starts to the NHL season at the quarter mark
We are nearly two months into the NHL season, but there still some players and teams putting up results that aren't reflective of what they have to offer.
a year ago
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NHL grades: Rating all 32 teams at the quarter mark
There's plenty of hockey left to be played, but it's worth checking in on how all 32 teams around the NHL have performed so far.
a year ago
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NHL at the quarter mark: Rookies making an instant impact
It's too early to project the career paths of the NHL's top rookies, but it's clear who is already making a difference at the game's highest level.
a year ago
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Maple Leafs show toughness but find few answers in grudge match with Panthers
Though Tuesday's win did help even the ledger while providing some catharsis for Toronto, it would be hard to classify it as an impressive one for the Leafs.
a year ago
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Red Wings are a clean fit for Patrick Kane, but that doesn't mean he can elevate them
It's easy to imagine Patrick Kane improving the Red Wings, but it's unclear how significant his impact will be.
a year ago
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Wild fire head coach Dean Evason, reportedly hire John Hynes as replacement
Minnesota is making a change behind the bench after starting the season 5-10-4 and losing seven in a row.
a year ago
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NHL Under the Radar: Kirill Kaprizov's production trending in troubling direction
One of the NHL's most dangerous offensive threats has become extremely power-play reliant.
a year ago
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Matthew Tkachuk enters the 'Battle of the Tkachuks' in the midst of baffling slump
Matthew Tkachuk can't seem to buy a goal after a magical playoff run full of clutch scoring.
a year ago
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Ryan Reaves gets first goal as a Maple Leaf after three straight healthy scratches
The controversial Toronto Maple Leafs' enforcer appeared on the score sheet for the first time since signing with the team as a free agent.
a year ago
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The cost of signing William Nylander is sky-high, and it's only going up
Nylander's value has jumped significantly since the Leafs opened their season less than two months ago. Here's what his next deal might look like now.
a year ago
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The Bruins are the first NHL team to get a stranglehold on their division
The Boston Bruins have played less than 20 games, but they are already clear favorites in the Atlantic Division.
a year ago
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Avoiding a 10-game losing streak offers the Blue Jackets relief, but not hope
The Blue Jackets earned a moment of respite on Wednesday, but this team is still, for the most part, a disaster right now.
a year ago
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Blackhawks' Taylor Hall expected to miss rest of the season due to knee surgery
Hall's 2023-24 campaign appears to have come to an abrupt end.
a year ago
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Connor McDavid's waning effectiveness a big part of Oilers' brutal start
McDavid has been good, perhaps even great, for the Oilers this year. Unfortunately for an Edmonton team in a deep hole, that's not enough.
a year ago
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Canucks star Quinn Hughes is authoring a sequel to Erik Karlsson's historic season
The Canucks captain was one of the NHL's most exciting blueliners prior to 2023-24, but he's finding a new gear lately.
a year ago
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Panthers proving last season's playoff run isn't the end of their story
The Panthers' run to the Stanley Cup Final last season was seen as an outlier result, but there are plenty of reasons to buy into this team again this year.
a year ago
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Jose Bautista's Hall of Fame case is tough to make despite remarkable career
Jose Bautista will appear on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2024, but enshrinement is likely to remain beyond his reach.
a year ago
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Maple Leafs' Tyler Bertuzzi starting to look like the player they hoped he'd be
After a tough start to the season, Tyler Bertuzzi has begun to look like an important additive force to the Maple Leafs offence.
a year ago
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Golden Knights looking less like world beaters after first slump in 10 months
The defending champs have won just two of their last seven games after getting out to an incredible start to the season. Is this a trend or blip for Vegas?
a year ago