With the tragedy of the passing of Brendan Burke still fresh in everyone’s mind, the Leafs played their most complete game of the season, thumping Ottawa 5-0 to bring an end to the Senators’ 11-game winning streak. Brendan Burke, Brian Burke’s youngest son, was honoured with a moment of silence at Air Canada Centre prior to the opening faceoff.

J.S. Giguere posted his second consecutive shutout, becoming the first goalie in franchise history to play his first two games in a Leafs uniform without allowing a goal. Phil Kessel and Luke Schenn each scored twice, while Tyler Bozak also scored for the Leafs.

Here are the hockey headlines in the news this morning:

Leafs News

• Leafs win one for Brendan Burke Toronto Star
• Hockey mourns Brian Burke’s loss Toronto Star
• Trying to make sense of Burke tragedy Toronto Sun
• Leafs, hockey world mourn Brendan Burke Toronto Sun
• Clouston calls Burke tragedy a horrible situation Ottawa Sun
• True advocates like Brendan Burke are hard to come by The Globe And Mail
• Leafs groovin’ Toronto Sun
• Leafs put end to Sens’ 11-game streak Toronto Sun
• What a difference a win makes for Leafs Toronto Sun
• Leafs snap Senators’ 11-game winning streak National Post
• Who are these Leafs fans and where did they come from? National Post
• Leafs win one for Brian Burke The Globe And Mail

Marlies News

• Bulldogs edge Marlies 2-1 TorontoMarlies.com

The hockey community continues to mourn the passing of Brendan Burke, the youngest son of Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke.

Brendan Burke, 21, succumbed to injuries suffered in an auto accident in Indiana, in which bad weather played a factor.

A statement from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president and CEO Richard Peddie said: “On behalf of the entire Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Brian Burke. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burke family during this extremely difficult time.”

A moment of silence will be held for Brendan Burke prior to tonight’s game when the Leafs host the Ottawa Senators.

In last night’s action, Toronto failed to hang on to a late third-period two-goal lead, losing to the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in regulation time.

Here are the headlines of hockey stories in the news this morning:

Brendan Burke: 1988-2010

• Leafs GM Burke’s son killed in crash Toronto Sun
• Leaf GM’s son killed in U.S. car crash Toronto Star
• Brian Burke’s son Brendan dies after car accident in Indiana National Post
• Brian Burke’s son killed in auto accident The Globe And Mail
• There are no words… FAN 590
• Death of Brian Burke’s son reinforces what’s really important The Hockey News

Leafs News

• Leafs quickly revert to old ways Toronto Sun
• A generous gesture Toronto Sun
• The role of hero Toronto Sun
• Leafs Report Toronto Sun
• Leafs blow lead late in the third Toronto Star
• Leafs should know: Trade requests often don’t work Toronto Star
• Leafs collapse in last-minute loss to Devils National Post
• Leafs collapse against Devils The Globe And Mail

The first game for J.S. Giguere, Dion Phaneuf and Fredrik Sjostrom in Leafs uniforms was a memorable one as all three new acquisitions were among the game’s three stars in a 3-0 victory over New Jersey on Tuesday night.

Gigure became only the second goalie in team history to post a shutout in his Leafs debut (Ed Belfour, 2002). Dion Phaneuf made his presence felt early, dropping the gloves with Colin White less than 7 minutes into the game. Fredrik Sjostrom contributed on the scoresheet with an assist on the opening goal of the game.

The Leafs’ next game is Friday when they visit the Prudential Center in New Jersey for the second time in a week, which will mark the third game in 8 nights against the Devils.

Here are the hockey headlines in the news this morning:

Leafs News

• New look Leafs shut out Devils Toronto Sun
• Phaneuf brings energy to Leafs, fans Toronto Sun
• Scrawler: New guys instant stars Toronto Sun
• Leafs Sjostrom makes impressive debut Toronto Sun
• Welcome to the jungle Toronto Sun
• Leafs Phaneuf an offensive presence Toronto Sun
• Giguere spreading his wings Toronto Sun
• Ponikarovsky: The artful dodger Toronto Sun
• Leafs out-devil the Devils Toronto Star
• Lots of Zzzs add up to a W for Giguere Toronto Star
• Phaneuf leaves his mark in Leafs debut Toronto Star
• Kadri gives thumbs up to Leaf deals Toronto Star
• Komisarek hasn’t given up hope Toronto Star
• New Leafs shine in shutout win over New Jersey National Post
• Leafs dig deep, dump Devils The Globe And Mail

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Reaction towards Sunday’s blockbuster deals seem to be in favour of Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke. Despite the downfall in Dion Phaneuf’s play since he was an All-Star two years ago, there appears to be little doubt that he is the best player, in any of the trades, that changed sweaters on Sunday.

The Leafs first game with their new acquisitions is tomorrow night when they host New Jersey.

Hands up, both of you, who noticed that the new team to which prospect Keith Aulie will report – the Toronto Marlies – ended their four-game losing streak yesterday with a win over Lake Erie.

Here are the hockey headlines in the news this morning:

Leafs News

• Maple Leafs get major overhaul Toronto Sun
• Risky move or stroke of genius? Toronto Sun
• Phaneuf is enough Toronto Sun
• Leafs didn’t give up much Toronto Sun
• He’s a lucky guy! Toronto Sun
• A flickering flame Toronto Sun
• It’s like ’92 all over again Toronto Sun
• The sudden impact of Brian Burke’s moves Toronto Star
• Dion Phaneuf: Man of big hits, few words Toronto Star
• Brian Burke’s big deal: ‘Vital building block’ Toronto Star
• Jean-Sebastien Giguere wants to be No. 1 Toronto Star
• Burke finally makes his mark on the Leafs National Post
• Leafs get Phaneuf, Giguere in day of dealing National Post
• Leafs acquire Phaneuf, Giguere The Globe And Mail
• Leafs low on forwards, cap space The Globe And Mail
• Burke trumps Sutter in Flames-Leafs deal The Globe And Mail

Marlies News

• Marlies Down Monsters TorontoMarlies.com

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Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke announced two major trades on Sunday:

Trade #1 – To Toronto
Dion Phaneuf (D)
Fredrik Sjostrom (F)
Keith Aulie (D)

Trade #1 – To Calgary
Matt Stajan (F)
Ian White (D)
Niklas Hagman (F)
Jamal Mayers (F)

Trade #2 – To Toronto
J.S. Giguere (G)

Trade #2 – To Anaheim
Vesa Toskala (G)
Jason Blake (F)

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