Darrell Samuels

Joined: Mar 26, 2015

Grown up in Toronto, Canada and a big fan of baseball, hockey and basketball. A fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and the New York Yankees, with some interest as well in the Toronto Blue Jays. Since the summer of 2014, I have been freelance sports writing on various websites.

Michel Therrien is displeased with the referee call during Montreal's matchup against Tampa Bay. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens hold team meeting, face tough decisions

Feb 8, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain George Armstong (center) waves to the crowd as he is flanked by teammates (left to right) Eddie Shack and RED KELLY and Dave Keon and Frank Mahovlich during a tribute to the 1964 Stanley Cup Champion Toronto Maple Leafs prior to the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs honor their past greats

Jun 8, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) walks past shortstop Munenori Kawasaki (66) and shortstop Ryan Goins (17) and left fielder Ezequiel Carrera (3) as they celebrate an 11-3 win over the Miami Marlines at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Munenori Kawasaki signs with Cubs

Oct 23, 2014; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; General view before the game between the Calgary Flames and the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames’ Brian Burke wants to increase ice surface size

Apr 9, 2014; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Brian McGrattan (16) warms up against the Los Angeles Kings at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Brian McGrattan ‘fine’ after suffering brutal AHL knockout (Video)

Dec 19, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Joakim Nordstrom (42) and goalie Cam Ward (30) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward out with concussion

Nov 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) directs a teammate before a face-off against the Washington Capitals at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

James van Riemsdyk remains with Maple Leafs for now

Feb 3, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien talks to the players during the second period against Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Michel Therrien may have to pay price as Habs coach

Jun 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling (33) kisses the Stanley Cup up during the 2015 Stanley Cup championship rally at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs should follow Blackhawks model

May 17, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin gives a press conference before game one of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens are inquiring about trades

Jan 18, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; General view of the Mario Lemieux statue and the exterior of the CONSOL Energy Center before the Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins owners deny fights with one another

Mar 22, 2015; Peoria, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo (49) throws during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Rumors: Toronto Blue Jays have interest in Yovani Gallardo

Dec 4, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing John Scott (28) looks for the puck during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Coyotes All-Star John Scott sent to AHL

Mar 6, 2014; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Wayne Gretzky addresses the media during the first intermission of the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Islanders at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Wayne Gretzky passes his skills to grandson Tatum

Dec 21, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal (12) looks on from the bench against the Washington Capitals at PNC Arena. The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Will Carolina Hurricanes deal Eric Staal?

Jan 9, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) squirts his face with water prior to the game against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: A true feel good story