Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pietroniro, Solow, Nylander & McMann
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report two recent signings by the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Toronto Marlies. I’ll then share some data from NHL…
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Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Dion Phaneuf
Dion Phaneuf is now a 39-year-old former NHL defenseman who, in total, played 14 seasons. He was a large defenseman at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds. He was selected by Calgary…
Maple Leafs’ Low-Risk, High-Reward Signing of Alex Nylander
How can the Toronto Maple Leafs improve without directly adding a player to their NHL roster? They just found a way to do this by signing William Nylander’s brother, Alex,…
Maple Leafs Need to Infuse Bottom-Six with Youth
One of the most comforting aspects of veteran players is their consistency. Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf are prime examples of reliable veterans who provide steady, predictable performance. They might…
What Does Ekman-Larsson Bring to the Maple Leafs Roster?
For fans who aren’t that familiar with one of the newest additions to the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ defensive lineup, let me introduce Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Born in Karlskrona, Sweden, in 1991,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lindstrom, Joe & Ralph, and Kadri
As the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote in his “Physics,” nature abhors a vacuum. He used this concept to explain that nature resists empty space—a vacuum. He believed that a…
Does the Dewar Signing Push Jarnkrok Out of the Maple Leafs Lineup?
Toward the end of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant trade, acquiring Connor Dewar from the Minnesota Wild for Dmitry Ovchinnikov and a sixth-round pick in the…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts
When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Stolarz, Woll, Danford & Cowan
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll examine the state of the team’s goalies. Although The Athletic ranked the Maple Leafs goaltending very low, the organization’s…
Edmonton Oilers Put Up Great Season Given Tax Challenges
Despite facing significant tax disadvantages, the Edmonton Oilers had a fantastic 2023-24 season. While their season didn’t start on the best note, the team went on a flyer once the…