What Are the Maple Leafs Getting with Steven Lorentz?
As training camp draws near, the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have much breaking news. There were rumours that the Maple Leafs have extended a professional tryout (PTO) offer to 28-year-old…
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NHL Contracts: What Draisaitl’s Deal Means for the Future
The Edmonton Oilers recently locked up one of their cornerstone players, Leon Draisaitl, with an eight-year, $112 million contract extension. This deal cements Draisaitl’s future in Edmonton and raises questions…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Cowan, Robertson, Matthews & Youth Movement
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors, I’ll explore a key theme emerging from the offseason: whether it’s time for a youth movement within the team. Notably,…
Can the Oilers Keep Both Draisaitl and McDavid? Friedman Weighs In
The Edmonton Oilers recently made a significant move by securing one of their superstars, Leon Draisaitl, with an eight-year contract extension worth $14 million per season. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman…
Easton Cowan Could Be the Maple Leafs’ Best-Kept Secret This Season
One of the most surprisingly-quiet aspects of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason has been the lack of discussion surrounding Easton Cowan and his potential to make the team. Despite this,…
Who’s the Maple Leafs’ Second-Line Left Winger: Robertson vs. McMann?
Early this morning, my sometimes writing buddy Stan Smith sent me a note suggesting that Nick Robertson‘s most logical move—whether he wants to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs or…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Benoit, Lisowsky & Robertson
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll focus on three young players who have captured the team’s attention for different reasons. First, I’ll revisit Simon Benoit,…
3 Radical Ideas the Maple Leafs Need to Embrace
The Toronto Maple Leafs are undeniably a strong team, boasting elite talent that consistently propels them into the postseason. Yet, year after year, they fall short, often exiting in the…
3 Radical Ideas the Maple Leafs Need to Embrace
The Toronto Maple Leafs are undeniably a strong team, boasting elite talent that consistently propels them into the postseason. Yet, year after year, they fall short, often exiting in the…
Ex-Maple Leafs Goalie Michael Hutchinson: Where’s He Now?
Michael Hutchinson is an example of what life in the NHL can look like if you’re a good player but not a star player. As a goalie from nearby Barrie,…