All signs point to Babcock loading up Maple Leafs 1st PP unit
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2018-09-21
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Mike Babcock chides young Leafs Andreas Johnsson, Kasperi Kapanen at practice
Source: The Toronto Star
Date: 2018-09-20
Andreas Johnsson, 23, and Kasperi Kapanen, 22, were criticized about their puck protection by coach Mike Babcock during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ practice on Thursday.
Leafs load up top power-play unit with Tavares and Matthews
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2018-09-20
TORONTO — It was an answer that threw Mike Babcock for a loop. With the Maple Leafs putting on the full-court press in pursuit of John Tavares this summer, the star centre was asked by Toronto’s head coach where he would prefer to set up on the club’s already potent power play. "He said (in front of the net)," Babcock recall
John Tavares another advantage for Maple Leafs’ power play
Source: The Toronto Star
Date: 2018-09-20
Star centre brings his puck-handling and knack for playing in tight quarters
On the Bubble: Waivers Talk
Source: The Leafs Nation
Date: 2018-09-20
Up until now we’ve been talking about players who are on the bubble for the Leafs, but we haven’t really done a recap on the consequences for those players who might not make the Leafs roster. The fact of the matter is that the Leafs have a number of players are pretty decent, and could be claimed off of waivers if they don’t make the opening night lineup. It seems highly likely that the Leafs won’t be able to send down everyone they want to without someone being snatched up, so let
Toronto Maple Leafs: Small Sample Size Reactions
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2018-09-20
Preseason is underway, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing some decisions to make in the days to come. The bulk of those decisions centre around the should-be Marlies that litter their split-squad rosters. And while it’s unlikely for those on the younger side of things to challenge for an NHL job directly out of camp, […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Small Sample Size Reactions
Garret Sparks chasing ‘better Cup’ in Maple Leafs’ tough backup race
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2018-09-20
TORONTO – Garret Sparks did something completely different this summer. “I allowed myself to relax,” says Sparks, one of three qualified goaltenders vying for the job of Toront
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander, and Justin Faulk
Source: My NHL Trade Rumors
Date: 2018-09-20
Maple Leafs and Nylander continue to talk but are still far apart Bob McKenzie: Contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander are ongoing. Don’t get the sense that any deal is imminent. This is still early in the process and any pressure point(s) don’t arise for another seven to ten days. Bob
Toronto Maple Leafs: Garret Sparks Wins Round One of Back-Up Battle
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2018-09-20
Garret Sparks won the first round of the NHL pre-season battle to be the Toronto Maple Leafs back-up goalie. Of the three goaltenders battling for a spot: Curtis McElhinney, Calvin Pickard, and Garret Sparks, only Garret Sparks has kept the shutout streak alive after two NHL pre-season games. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs 189th overall […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Garret Sparks Wins Round One
The wonderful world of the Atlantic Division Part 2: Fighting for the top spot
Source: Pension Plan Puppets
Date: 2018-09-20
Can the Leafs call themselves number one? Part one of the Wonderful World of the Atlantic included an early look at the teams expected to be at the beginning of the barrel in the Ottawa Senators,