Michael Bunting
Leafs vs. Panthers (Game 1) Three Stars
For the first time in 19 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs were set to play in a second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a matchup that I’m confident not many people had in their playoff bracket; Leafs vs. Panthers. The Leafs defeated the powerhouse that is the Tampa Bay Lightning in […]
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Leafs RD2GM1: Leafs Look to Write New Story
It still doesn’t feel fully real typing this, but the Leafs will begin the second round tonight for the first time in 19 years. The Leafs found a way to get a Game 6 win against Tampa and don’t have to wait long to get into action as they play tonight and round two against […]
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Should Leafs Michael Bunting Return to Lineup in Game 5?
Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was handed a three game suspension after Game 1 due to a dangerous play on Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. After a disappointing opening Game 1 for Toronto, things only got worse when the 27-year-old was suspended. However, since Bunting’s absence, the team has won three straight, taking a commanding 3-1 […]
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NHL Player Safety Must Send Message by Coming Down Hard on Playoff Headshots
The NHL Playoffs are less than a week old, and already there’s been three players helped off the ice dizzy and out of it. That’s too many, especially considering the league has been trying to cut down on such hits. While it’s true that players own much of the responsibility to avoid contact when possible […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Penguins & Sharks
In this newest episode of Inside The Rink’s NHL News & Rumors column, we will be discussing some rumors centering around the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and San Jose Sharks. Michael Bunting Done in Toronto? Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting is one of the top pending unrestricted free agents heading into […]
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Leafs vs. Lightning (Game 2) Three Stars
The Leafs were looking to bounce back from an embarrassing loss Tuesday night in game one. Tampa Bay ran the Leafs show the entire night during game one and walked away with a 7-3 victory to take a 1-0 series lead. Michael Bunting was issued a three game suspension for his hit to the head […]
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Shuffling the Deck: Tampa Bay Lightning Lineup to Look Different as Injuries Mount
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are a war of attrition; teams quite literally grind each other down in the hopes of being the last team standing with the Stanley Cup hoisted high above their heads. Not many teams know this better than the Tampa Bay Lightning. They have played in the last three Stanley Cup Finals […]
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Leafs RD1GM2 Preview: Time to Rebound
After an embarrassing game 1, the Leafs will look to rebound, once again on home ice, as they try to even the series at one against Tampa. Regardless of opinions on officiating, the Leafs didn’t look like a good team on Tuesday and didn’t deserve to win. With the poor start and play, as well […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Penguins, Senators & Lightning
Welcome to Inside the Rink’s first news and rumors column. In this series, we will discuss the latest and biggest news and rumors in the NHL. Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting Suspended 3 Games The Toronto Maple Leafs were blown out in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and now they have been dealt another […]
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Michael Bunting Suspended 3 games For Illegal Hit on Erik Cernak
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday evening that Toronto Maple Leafs F Michael Bunting has been suspended 3 games for his hit in the 2nd period on Tampa Bay Lightning D Erik Cernak. The earliest Michael Bunting can return is in Game 5. On the play, Bunting was assessed a 5 minute match […]
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