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Morgan Rielly stresses the importance of Maple Leafs focusing on details

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly emphasized that he and his team must remain focused on the details of their game, amid a March slump. Mired in a 1-4-1 drought that included tough losses to the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators, the Le

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Published: 4 months ago

Alex Delvecchio, Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, dies at 93

Alex Delvecchio, the Hockey Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, has died. He was 93.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Latest On Nikolaj Ehlers

Entering today, the top free agent on the board was now-former Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers. He’s due for a big payday after teams looking to land an impact winger in the form of Mitch Marner, who’s off to Vegas in a sign-and-trade, or Brock Boe

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Brad Treliving on the remaining holes in the Leafs’ roster after day one of FA: “The top six of our lineup is the area we are focused on right now… We will see how things play out from here”

After the first day of free agency, General Manager Brad Treliving discussed Mitch Marner’s departure, the new contracts for Steven Lorentz and Matthew Knies, the additions of Matias Maccelli, Nic Roy, and Michael Pezzetta, and the holes that still

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL free agency winners and losers: Panthers do it again, good day for D, bad day for Kings

The Panthers, Canadiens and Mitch Marner are free agency winners while the Bruins and Kings are the ultimate losers.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Brad Treliving talks Mitch Marner trade, Maple Leafs’ hunt for top-six forward

Instead of shelling out for bottom-six options, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is choosing patience after the departure of Mitch Marner. He’d rather survey the trade market, target a bona fide top-six forward and make a hard pitch.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs sign depth forwards Travis Boyd, Benoit-Olivier Groulx, re-sign Dakota Mermis

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t make a big splash on Day 1 of free agency, but they added a fresh new batch of competition for roster spots. After kicking off the day by signing former Montreal Canadiens tough guy Michael Pezzetta to a two-year cont

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs sign Dakota Mermis, Travis Boyd and Benoit-Olivier Groulx to contracts

Mermis was both placed and claimed off waivers by the Leafs last season.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Brad Treliving looking to add top-6 forward this summer following Marner’s departure

Regardless of how you feel about Mitch Marner, the departure of the regular near 100-point player leaves a gap in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward group. And unable to attract some of the top talent on the free agent market this year, most of whom

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Sign Travis Boyd, Benoit-Olivier Groulx, Dakota Mermis

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve signed forward Travis Boyd to a one-year, league minimum contract, forward Benoit-Olivier Groulx to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $812,500, and re-signed defenseman Dakota Mermis to a two-year deal wi

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Pontus Holmberg reportedly signs 2-year deal worth $1.55M annually with Lightning

Pontus Holmberg is signing a two-year deal worth $1.55 million annually with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Holmberg was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and joined the o

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: Will Players Start Going More Short-Term or Aim for Long-Term Contracts?

Will short-term extensions like Evan Bouchard's and Auston Matthews' become more popular than long-term deals?

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs add to the depth

In addition to Pezzetta, they add Travis Boyd, Benoit-Olivier Groulx and re-up Dakota Mermis.

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Published: 2 weeks ago