Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Cowan, Tanev & Hakanpaa
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, the spotlight is on Easton Cowan. Coming out of the prospects tournament against the Montreal Canadiens, Cowan looked impressive—he was…
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Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford Is the Team’s Future Defensive Anchor
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has garnered attention since being drafted 31st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. A defenseman with a solid two-way game, Danford has shown steady…
Ottawa Senators’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2024-25
After a few seasons of mediocrity and missed playoffs, the Ottawa Senators are looking for a breakthrough in 2024-25. With a mix of new faces and existing talent, the Sens…
Can Cowan & Minten Crack the Maple Leafs’ Roster?
As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2024-25 season, two of the biggest questions surrounding their training camp and preseason are centered on their top prospects: Easton Cowan and…
Revisiting the Nazem Kadri Trade
When the Toronto Maple Leafs completed their 2018-19 season, they had failed once again to get past the dreaded Boston Bruins during the first playoff series. When the season concluded,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kämpf, Dermott, Danford & Harden
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll cover a few updates surrounding current and former players. First, there’s talk that bottom-six center David Kämpf might be…
Can Jonathan Lekkerimäki Break Into the Canucks’ Top-6 This Season?
Sports pundits Mike Halford and Jason Brough recently took a deep dive into the potential of Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki, discussing whether the 2022 first-rounder could find himself on…
Nicholas Robertson’s Lack of a Trade Market Might Be Good News for His Future
This week, the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ new signee, Nicholas Robertson, faced some tough news. Toronto tried, but his trade request wasn’t fulfilled. Realizing that no team was willing to take…
Treliving Confident Hakanpaa Will Be Ready for the Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has addressed growing concerns over defenceman Jani Hakanpaa’s injury status, reassuring fans that the Finnish blueliner is progressing well in his rehab.…
Jack Eichel Eyeing Another Stanley Cup With the Golden Knights
In 2023, the Vegas Golden Knights captured their first Stanley Cup championship, defeating the Florida Panthers in five games. Jack Eichel, who joined the team at the right time, played…