Antropov

With 11 goals, Antropov is well on his way to topping last season's career-best 18 - if he can avoid injuries.

USATODAY.com 2007

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Nik Antropov is out to prove the Toronto Maple Leafs can score - and win - without their injured stars.

USATODAY.com - Hockey - Toronto vs. Carolina 2006

That slump-busting effort could be a shutout from goalie Vesa Toskala that would take the pressure off struggling forwards such as Antropov, who hasn't scored in 11 games; Niklas Hagman, who has gone seven games without a goal; or Lee Stempniak, who is suffering through a six-game goalless string.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2009

Wilson also is looking for some of his young veterans, such as Antropov, Ponikarovsky and Stajan, to step up in the leadership department and be more vocal.

Top Stories - Google News 2009

The one who probably makes sense would be Nik Antropov.

10 offseason moves that would make sense 2009

He traded for defenseman Pavel Kubina and signed center Nik Antropov.

Q&A: Thrashers GM Don Waddell 2009

Right wing Nik Antropov (New York Rangers): Toronto's Burke couldn't get Antropov out of town fast enough, but his goals and offensive moves will make him attractive this summer.

Even with unclear cap future, 2009 free agents should do well 2009

Having Antropov and (Bryan) Little gives him even more opportunities because they are both great passers.

Q&A: Thrashers GM Don Waddell 2009

Nik Antropov (Toronto): He's played dreadful hockey since Burke arrived, and he seems closer to being a healthy scratch than being traded at this point.

Count on the Leafs being popular as trade deadline nears 2009

Antropov and Morris should help the power play and the Rangers were 50-20-6 the last time the feisty Avery was with them.

Team-by-team NHL trade deadline analysis 2009