Maple Leafs Captaincy Will Force Auston Matthews to Change
From the outside, there are a couple of things to notice about the Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews. First, he’s a great player. Hardly anyone is as prolific a goal…
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Penguins, Flames
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs hinted that they aren’t done playing with their lineup prior to opening night. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche need to find ways…
Philadelphia Flyers’ History with the Toronto Maple Leafs
While not the biggest rivalry anymore, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers have had their fair share of interactions over the years. From franchise-altering trades to theatrical line brawls,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Virtue, Petruzzelli & Murray
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore several offseason developments, starting with a phrase from second-year general manager (GM) Brad Treliving: “Everything was on the…
Maple Leafs at Risk of Losing Robertson to Offer Sheet
Offer sheets are a very rare thing in the NHL. Any team with restricted free agents (RFAs) is at risk of them, though few are ever actually forced to deal…
Can Mitch Marner Win Back Maple Leafs Fans?
When Mitch Marner first arrived as a rookie with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was a fan favorite. The young, affable player showcased exceptional talent, excelling defensively and offensively. Marner’s…
How Does Auston Matthews Being Named Captain Affect the Maple Leafs?
The Toronto Maple Leafs recently decided to make a leadership change that took the hockey world by storm, taking the “C” off of John Tavares and naming superstar Auston Matthews…
Avalanche Should Consider Replacing Landeskog as Captain
The Colorado Avalanche have only had four captains: Joe Sakic, Adam Foote, Milan Hejduk, and currently, Gabriel Landeskog. The “C” is often worn by a team’s best player and the…
Mitch Marner’s Complex Maple Leafs Legacy
Mitch Marner, a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has long been a focal point of admiration and criticism. As part of the team’s “Core Four,” Marner is scrutinized…
Maple Leafs’ New Captain Auston Matthews Having Positive Impact on Arizona Ice Hockey
This past Wednesday (Aug. 14), the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that forward Auston Matthews will be their 26th captain in franchise history. The move comes after forward John Tavares was…