Michael Amato
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Friday Four: Jets need to lean on Samberg without Hellebuyck
One good week could completely change fortunes, but the Canadiens, Leafs, Jets and Oilers are all looking for a spark. Michael Amato looks at four x-factors who could provide it.
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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The more I watch Hildeby play, the more infuriated I get about the Cayden Primeau waiver claim. Make it make sense.
November 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The more I watch Hildeby play, the more infuriated I get about the Cayden Primeau waiver claim. Make it make sense.
If the Avs hold on for the win today (they will), they'll be on pace for a 138-point season. That's 3 more than the all-time record set by the Bruins in 2022-23. #GoAvsGo
November 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
If the Avs hold on for the win today (they will), they'll be on pace for a 138-point season. That's 3 more than the all-time record set by the Bruins in 2022-23. #GoAvsGo
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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Friday Four: Jets need to lean on Samberg without Hellebuyck
One good week could completely change fortunes, but the Canadiens, Leafs, Jets and Oilers are all looking for a spark. Michael Amato looks at four x-factors who could provide it.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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I do not believe Scott Laughton’s hockey DB page that he once scored 18 goals in a season.
November 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I do not believe Scott Laughton’s hockey DB page that he once scored 18 goals in a season.
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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Friday Four: Jets need to lean on Samberg without Hellebuyck
One good week could completely change fortunes, but the Canadiens, Leafs, Jets and Oilers are all looking for a spark. Michael Amato looks at four x-factors who could provide it.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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The Jets are a different team when Dylan Samberg is on the ice and he'll have to be at his absolute best while Connor Hellebuyck is out. #GoJetsGo
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Has a team ever been as balanced as Colorado is this year?
- 1st in goals for per game (4.09) Nearly half a goal more than the next closest team.
- 1st in save percentage (.920) Have not allowed a goal in 3 straight games.
#GoAvsGo
- 1st in goals for per game (4.09) Nearly half a goal more than the next closest team.
- 1st in save percentage (.920) Have not allowed a goal in 3 straight games.
#GoAvsGo
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Has a team ever been as balanced as Colorado is this year?
- 1st in goals for per game (4.09) Nearly half a goal more than the next closest team.
- 1st in save percentage (.920) Have not allowed a goal in 3 straight games.
#GoAvsGo
- 1st in goals for per game (4.09) Nearly half a goal more than the next closest team.
- 1st in save percentage (.920) Have not allowed a goal in 3 straight games.
#GoAvsGo
Where there's a Woll there's a way.
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Where there's a Woll there's a way.
The Ottawa Senators looking for the other Canadian teams in the playoffs this spring
November 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The Ottawa Senators looking for the other Canadian teams in the playoffs this spring
Marner on pace for 78 points is interesting. I assumed his numbers would drop slightly without Matthews & because VGK wouldn’t lean on him as much as TOR did but his TOI is roughly the same & he’s getting over a minute more per game on the PP than he did last year. #VegasBorn
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Marner on pace for 78 points is interesting. I assumed his numbers would drop slightly without Matthews & because VGK wouldn’t lean on him as much as TOR did but his TOI is roughly the same & he’s getting over a minute more per game on the PP than he did last year. #VegasBorn
If you told Leaf fans one of their biggest offseason acquisitions would be a player who wears #63 and their last name starts with MA, it would’ve been pretty darn exciting. But alas…..
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you told Leaf fans one of their biggest offseason acquisitions would be a player who wears #63 and their last name starts with MA, it would’ve been pretty darn exciting. But alas…..
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Sunday Overreactions for @sportsnet
- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
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- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
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Sunday Overreactions: Stagnant 3-on-3 OT must be changed
Does the 3-on-3 overtime format need a refresh? Are the Jets in trouble without Connor Hellebuyck? Michael Amato gives his take on both questions and more in the Sunday Overreactions.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sunday Overreactions for @sportsnet
- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Sabres win today pushes the Leafs down to last in East.
November 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Sabres win today pushes the Leafs down to last in East.
Sunday Overreactions for @sportsnet
- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Sunday Overreactions: Stagnant 3-on-3 OT must be changed
Does the 3-on-3 overtime format need a refresh? Are the Jets in trouble without Connor Hellebuyck? Michael Amato gives his take on both questions and more in the Sunday Overreactions.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sunday Overreactions for @sportsnet
- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
- 3-on-3 overtime format needs a refresh
- Can the Jets survive without Connor Hellebuyck? #gojetsgo
and more...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
The Mikko Rantanen heel turn this week
November 23, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The Mikko Rantanen heel turn this week
For anyone still talking about the Leafs playoff chances, I’m not sure that classic Jim Mora gif has ever been more applicable to anything.
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
For anyone still talking about the Leafs playoff chances, I’m not sure that classic Jim Mora gif has ever been more applicable to anything.
Something that irks me…. the Leafs are about to move to 2-5 on Saturday night. It’s the biggest night of the week, HNIC, you know your opponent is going to be fired up and the Leafs are rarely ever ready to play.
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Something that irks me…. the Leafs are about to move to 2-5 on Saturday night. It’s the biggest night of the week, HNIC, you know your opponent is going to be fired up and the Leafs are rarely ever ready to play.
Little thing but a big thing: A common theme with the Leafs defensive zone coverage. Enough guys back but multiple missed assignments. 3 out of 4 are covering no one.
November 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Little thing but a big thing: A common theme with the Leafs defensive zone coverage. Enough guys back but multiple missed assignments. 3 out of 4 are covering no one.
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What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
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What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
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Friday Four: How Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson has elevated his game
Nick Robertson has become a crucial part of the Maple Leafs' roster.
Michael Amato explores how Robertson has been able to elevate his game this season in this week's edition of the Friday Four.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
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What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
New for @sportsnet
What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Friday Four: How Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson has elevated his game
Nick Robertson has become a crucial part of the Maple Leafs' roster.
Michael Amato explores how Robertson has been able to elevate his game this season in this week's edition of the Friday Four.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
What has changed in Nick Robertson's game this season? How Robertson went from one foot out the door to roster mainstay. #LeafsForever
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Oilers allow 4 goals for the 11th time this season. #LetsGoOilers
November 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Oilers allow 4 goals for the 11th time this season. #LetsGoOilers
Yaroslav Askarov's goals allowed per game in his 6 starts this month: 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2
That's a .964 save percentage. Celebrini is really overshadowing how good Askarov has been lately and this Sharks team is going to be scary good pretty soon.
#TheFutureIsTeal
That's a .964 save percentage. Celebrini is really overshadowing how good Askarov has been lately and this Sharks team is going to be scary good pretty soon.
#TheFutureIsTeal
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Yaroslav Askarov's goals allowed per game in his 6 starts this month: 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2
That's a .964 save percentage. Celebrini is really overshadowing how good Askarov has been lately and this Sharks team is going to be scary good pretty soon.
#TheFutureIsTeal
That's a .964 save percentage. Celebrini is really overshadowing how good Askarov has been lately and this Sharks team is going to be scary good pretty soon.
#TheFutureIsTeal
Best game for Steven Lorentz as a Leaf last night?
A goal, +2 and played 15:27. For perspective, he had barely been averaging over 10 minutes per game this season. He's done a respectable job moving over to centre.
A goal, +2 and played 15:27. For perspective, he had barely been averaging over 10 minutes per game this season. He's done a respectable job moving over to centre.
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Best game for Steven Lorentz as a Leaf last night?
A goal, +2 and played 15:27. For perspective, he had barely been averaging over 10 minutes per game this season. He's done a respectable job moving over to centre.
A goal, +2 and played 15:27. For perspective, he had barely been averaging over 10 minutes per game this season. He's done a respectable job moving over to centre.
That felt like a Game 7 on November 18th.
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
That felt like a Game 7 on November 18th.