Michael Augello

Columnist & webcast host for http://Hockeybuzz.com covering the NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs & Toronto Marlies.
153 Articles

NHL Early Look: Rebuilding Plan Continues for Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators are still in a mass-rebuilding plan that seems to just slowly chug along. Michael Augello takes a look at the latest to see if Ottawa can make any kind of progress in 2019-20.

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NHL Early Look: Montreal Canadiens Should Battle for Wild Card Spot

The Montreal Canadiens never did make that splash in free agency despite an offer sheet try on Sebastian Aho. They expect to be a bubble team.

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NHL Early Look: Can the Florida Panthers Keep the Puck Out of Their Net?

The Florida Panthers were top 10 in goals last season but 28th in goals against, so in comes Sergei Bobrovsky to hopefully change things.

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NHL Early Look: The Detroit Red Wings Caught in Winds of Change

Steve Yzerman took over as GM this offseason. The rebuilding Detroit Red Wings moved some players at the deadline and it could take some time for Yzerman to clear out a few others.

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NHL Early Look: The Boston Bruins Maintain The Status Quo

The Boston Bruins were a win away from the Stanley Cup, and next seasons team is shaping up to be very similar. They did lose Marcus Johansson though.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs Accomplished Only Some Of Their Goals On NHL Draft Weekend

The Toronto Maple Leafs were able to move Patrick Marleau over the weekend and basically re-signed Kasperi Kapanen, but they still have some work to do.

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2019 NHL Draft Preview – Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs have seven picks in the 2019 draft, but not their first-round pick. They have two fourths and two sevenths.

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2019 NHL Draft Preview – Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have eight 2019 NHL draft picks, including two first-round picks. They have their own at No. 7 and the St. Louis Blues pick at No. 31.

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2019 NHL Draft Preview – Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings currently have 10 draft picks in the upcoming draft, beginning with the 6th overall pick.

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Changes Likely Coming For The Toronto Maple Leafs After Another First Round Exit

It was another disappointing end to the Toronto Maple Leafs season. The Maple Leafs have RFAs to re-sign and salary cap issues to deal with. Some changes will need to be made.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Babcock Under Pressure For First Time With The Maple Leafs

There has been some speculation that Mike Babcock's job could be in jeopardy if they lose to the Bruins, but it seems unlikely with four years left on his contract.

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2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs Notebook – Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Taking a closer look at the first round matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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