Breaking Down the Maple Leafs’ Top-6
With the Toronto Maple Leafs gearing up for training camp next week, it’s the perfect time to dive into our thoughts on the team’s ultimate lineup. In this comprehensive review,…
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Jake McCabe’s Return Is Crucial to the Maple Leafs Defense
In a recent episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman reported that Jake McCabe and the Toronto Maple Leafs have begun preliminary talks about a contract extension. Friedman shared…
Matthew Knies’ Path to 30 Goals This Season & Becoming the Maple Leafs’ Next Power Forward
As part of my daily routine for The Hockey Writers, I dive into the latest insights and opinions from other writers who cover the Toronto Maple Leafs. While not every…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Minten, Hildeby & Rifai
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors, I’ll focus on some of the younger players in the organization and assess what their upcoming season might look like.…
What Can Maple Leafs Fans Expect from Nikita Grebenkin?
As a writer who has covered the Toronto Maple Leafs for a long time, I’ve often felt that one of the team’s recurring problems is their failure to integrate younger…
Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember?
*Originally published after the 2019-20 season With the Toronto Maple Leafs now removed from postseason play – yet again – it’s the work of analysts to review the season with…
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…
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…