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In the final 24 hours ahead of free agency, Monday saw a flurry of signings and trades as teams looked to solidify their rosters. With several big names set to test the market, the Florida Panthers secured contracts with both Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights comp...
BY JAY TUPP It was one of the worst-kept secrets in the NHL. Mitch Marner had already decided he wouldn't sign a new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, opting instead to take his talents to Sin City. After signing a new contract with the Leafs this morning, Marner was dealt to the Golden Knig...
Righting a Wrong: Can the Leafs Afford a Nazem Kadri Reunion? In retrospect, one of the biggest mistakes of the Kyle Dubas era was the decision to trade Nazem Kadri. After consecutive playoff suspensions, the team felt compelled to hold Kadri accountable, shipping him to the Colorado Avalanche wh...
What's Next for Nick Robertson and the Maple Leafs? Nick Robertson remains an enigma. He possesses a high-end NHL shot and NHL-level speed, yet he still can't secure a permanent spot in the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup. At 23 years old, the expectation was that Robertson would be an everyday NHLer...
Maple Leafs Eyeing "Bigger Prize" as Top Prospect Enters Trade Rumors Despite rumors connecting the Toronto Maple Leafs to Jack Roslovic in free agency, it appears Brad Treliving's primary focus is on the trade market. After striking out on targets like Brock Boeser and Nikolaj Ehlers and losing...
Following the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff elimination at the hands of the Florida Panthers, Auston Matthews delivered his now-infamous comment about the team having "too many passengers." At the time, it was difficult to pinpoint who Matthews was referring to, but in the months since, the picture h...
Solving the Blue Line: Why a Dougie Hamilton Trade Makes Sense for the Leafs Since his hiring as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brad Treliving has placed a major focus on rebuilding the team's defense. With the exception of Morgan Rielly and Jake McCabe, Treliving has replaced every...
Good morning hockey world. Today’s morning skate article comes from our great Maple Leafs’ writer Jay Tuup. I am working the phones and I will put my rumor article pup around noon. I’m also working on a Flyers article, but for you early risers, here is the latest on Toronto…. Secon...
Message Sent: Treliving's Trade of Reaves Ushers in Era of Accountability When Brad Treliving brought Ryan Reaves to Toronto, the goal was to alter the culture in the Maple Leafs' locker room. Two years later, and for that very same reason, Treliving traded the enforcer away. On July 1, 2023,...
Second Chances & Smart Spending: The Search for the Leafs' Next Top Forward Part 2 Following our look at Jared McCann and Evgeny Kuznetsov, we now turn to two more candidates the Maple Leafs could target to bolster their top-six forward group. We begin with a 22-year-old who was poised for a brea...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still grappling with a significant gap in their top-six forward group. Their current roster is overloaded with bottom-six players, and several prospects are on the cusp of breaking into the NHL. Complicating matters, reports now suggest a veteran forward is open to a trad...
Why Kyle Dubas is the Key to a Leafs Blockbuster To fix their pressing roster issues, the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to get creative. But what if the solution lies with a very familiar face? If one word defines Kyle Dubas, it’s loyal. Throughout his tenure in Toronto, Dubas proved to be o...
A Sign of the Times: Leafs Move on From Dubas-Era Pick, Sign Two-Way Prospect The Toronto Maple Leafs made only three picks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The team's top pick that year, Matthew Knies, continues to flourish in the NHL, while the remaining two selections have always been longshots to...
A New Philosophy in Toronto: Leafs Ask Veteran to Waive No-Trade Clause Every General Manager in the NHL has a unique stance on No-Trade Clauses. Some believe this protection should be reserved for elite players, while others hand them out more freely. Once a player has that protection, some GMs...
New Leaf, Old Number: Dakota Joshua's Deeper Connection to Toronto While some players don't care about their public perception, others will do whatever it takes to endear themselves to a fanbase. One of the major issues for the Toronto Maple Leafs recently has been the team's perceived unlikabili...
New Leaf, Old Number: Dakota Joshua's Deeper Connection to Toronto While some players don't care about their public perception, others will do whatever it takes to endear themselves to a fanbase. One of the major issues for the Toronto Maple Leafs recently has been the team's perceived unlikabili...
Not Guilty: Should the Maple Leafs Pursue a Player from the Hockey Canada Scandal? Today, Justice Maria Carroccia delivered her ruling in the Hockey Canada scandal that rocked the hockey world. With five former NHL players standing trial, the community had a vested interest in the Justice's decis...
Brad Treliving Reportedly Disappointed With Lack of Activity The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the most active teams since the NHL Draft, having made three trades and signed multiple free agents. Despite this activity, recent reports suggest that the Maple Leafs, and more specifically Gen...
Maple Leafs’ Top Prospect Receives World Juniors Invite Hockey Canada has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently, with its off-ice struggles far outweighing its on-ice performance. With the conclusion of the recent trial, the organization can finally shift its focus back to the ga...
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