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Takin' a T/O with BT

Bryan Thiel brings his inquisitive and insightful personality and quirky humor to H-54. From relaying news of trades and signings for various rumour outposts, to working as a columnist for MVN and The Hockey Writers, Bryan's most recent work has led him to the post of NHL Community Leader at Bleacher Report. While the Toronto Maple Leafs sit close to Bryan's heart, he's a hockey fan first and won't let the Blue and White haze cloud his vision (usually!).

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Dilemma: Draft Nail or Mikhail?

By Bryan Thiel
While Yakupov is a good place to start on the wing, strength and depth down the middle is a great way to build a franchise, and that’s what the talented Grigorenko gets you.

Up to Date on The OHL: 2012 NHL Draft Eligible Players

By Bryan Thiel
A new year brings a new feature here on Hockey54.com. Each month we’ll bring you the latest news and trends on draft-eligible players from around the Ontario Hockey League.

Two Years Too Long for Ben Fanelli

By Bryan Thiel
Ben Fanelli is a triathlete. He is a soon-to-be student at Laurier University, the face of his own campaign to raise awareness for brain injuries, and a pretty snappy dresser to boot.

Thinking of the Thrashers

By Bryan Thiel
People are so enamored with Canada’s potential seventh franchise and wondering what the jerseys will look like, that they lose sight of the human element in all of this.

BT's 2011 Stanley Cup Preview

By Bryan Thiel
Throughout the history of the Stanley Cup, the Captain has been the first to lift it, and then he’s passed it off to the next-most valuable player following that. Sometimes however, the personal side of things takes over.

Lesson Learned "On The Run" at The 2011 Memorial Cup

By Bryan Thiel
Sea Dogs’ Head Coach Gerard Gallant probably put it best after his team defeated Mississauga in the opener of the tournament: “They’re young kids and they get wound up.”

BT's 2011 NHL Western Conference Final Preview

By Bryan Thiel
You have to wonder if that’s Thornton “under-performing”, or just an unfortunate case of team-wide struggles being hung on one man’s shoulders.

BT's 2011 NHL Eastern Conference Final Preview

By Bryan Thiel
The Bruins have been getting classic playoff performances from up and down their lineup. All that means is that when one line gets shut down, the next one steps up.

BT's 2011 NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Preview Round 2

By Bryan Thiel
Both Eastern Conference matchups pit bitter rivals against each other, whether it’s old-time matchups like Philly/Boston or a divisional matchup like Washington and Tampa Bay.

BT's 2011 NHL Western Conference Playoff Preview Round 2

By Bryan Thiel
Players that come out of nowhere. Dustin Byfuglien last year and Jordin Tootoo and Ryan Clowe this year. It’s always exciting to see these guys succeed and they present a multitude of fun...

BT's 2011 NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

By Bryan Thiel
Of course, that precious time between the end of the regular season and the playoffs is reserved for one thing, and one thing alone: Predictions.

BT's 2011 NHL Western Conference Playoff Preview

By Bryan Thiel
It’s possible that all of these series go seven games and a few upsets will happen. Well, upsets in terms of seeding...

Stan Butler's 1000-Game Brigade

By Bryan Thiel
In the history of the NHL, 19 men have coached in 1000 games, with three of them reaching the milestone this hockey season.

2011 NHL Entry Draft: 30 picks with potential

By Bryan Thiel
Many call the NHL All-Star break the midway point of the NHL season, meaning that it’s halfway between the beginning of the season, and the beginning of the playoffs...

Mississauga and Ottawa: The OHL's Bone-Rattling Eastern Conference Kings

By Bryan Thiel
Jack Campbell said it himself: That Tyler Toffoli sure can shoot...

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