Patrik Laine Excited for Fresh Start with Canadiens
Patrik Laine is now a Montreal Canadien. The dynamic forward was traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round pick in the 2026…
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Sidney Crosby’s Selfless Extension Secures Legacy with Penguins
As announced by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager (GM) Kyle Dubas, the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially re-signed captain Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension. This new deal,…
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…
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…
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…