Back to Excited Episode 71: Resource Allocation
Source: Pension Plan Puppets
Date: 2019-08-18
Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images We chat about the expansion draft, resource allocation, and some players in our T25U25 Welcome back to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss: The Leafs and the expansion draft [1:47]
Toronto Maple Leafs Power-Play So Good, So Unlucky
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2019-08-18
The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of the NHL’s best power-plays last year. This might come as a surprise, because one of the dumbest narratives in the NHL last year was that the Toronto Maple Leafs power-play was bad because it was “too predictable.” I didn’t know whether to cringe or laugh every time I […] Toronto Maple Leafs Power-Play So Good, So Unlucky -
The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Be Lobbying to End Even-Up Penalty Calls
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2019-08-18
The Toronto Maple Leafs finished in third place in the Atlantic Division last year. For the second straight year, the Toronto Maple Leafs finished behind the Lightning and Bruins, and were the victims of a ridiculous playoff seeding system that saw them play the Bruins in the first round, despite also being one the NHL’s […] The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Be Lobbying to End Even-Up Penalty C
Toronto Maple Leafs: Babcock Ice Time Follow Up
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2019-08-17
The Toronto Maple Leafs have an interesting relationship with their head coach. That’s the topic we covered a few days ago in this week’s edition of What Do You Think? Mike Babcock had waxed poetic on his intent to limit the ice time of Auston Matthews to around the 18-19 minute mark during the regular season, […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Babcock Ice Time Follow Up -
Toronto Maple Leafs: Everyone is a Marner Insider Now
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2019-08-17
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a notoriously tight-lipped organization. While that has not always been the case, the cone of silence which engulfs the Maple Leafs today first was implemented back when Lou Lamoriello entered the General Manager role in the summer of 2015. That secrecy has remained consistent even following Lamoriello’s departure and continues […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Every
Toronto Maple Leafs: Upcoming Important Dates
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2019-08-17
The Toronto Maple Leafs will soon be back on the ice. The end of summer is always a drag, but the Toronto Maple Leafs getting back on the ice is always a nice way to soften the blow. This year, the Leafs should look to take their team to the next level of development and […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Upcoming Important Dates - Editor I
Expansion Plan: Projecting the Toronto Maple Leafs’ protection list for the 2021 expansion draft
Source: The Hockey News
Date: 2019-08-17
Not one of the forwards who was protected last time around remains with the franchise, but that opens up room for the Maple Leafs to keep its core together – though there is one tough decision that has to be made. The post Expansion Plan: Projecting the Toronto Maple Leafs’ protection list for the 2021 expansion draft a
Toronto Maple Leafs 2010 Draft: Where Are They Now?
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2019-08-17
Under the bright lights of the Staples Centre, The Toronto Maple Leafs called the names of seven players in hopes of building a solid core for the future. Just over nine years, and a whole lot of disappointment later, we take a look at those prospects and where they went from that summer day in […] Toronto Maple Leafs 2010 Draft: Where Are They Now? -
Maple Leafs Rumors & News: Marner, Nylander, Ceci, Babcock & More
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2019-08-17
All everyone seems able to think about these days are the salary negotiations between the Toronto Maple Leafs and up-until-now unsigned restricted free agent Mitch Marner. This is perhaps rightfully so because, as general manager Kyle Dubas called it himself close to the end of the Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Playoff run, signing Marner is the team’s first priority. To his credit, Dubas has done lots of cap-space clearing to allow the signing to happen. Related:
Top 25 Under 25 Week 3 recap & community vote
Source: Pension Plan Puppets
Date: 2019-08-17
Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images Some spicy hot takes end the week. Wow, this week ended with a bang eh? Doing the Toronto Maple Leafs Top 25 Under 25 we get to share some opinions that we