Where will Nick Robertson play?
Source: The Leafs Nation
Date: 2020-10-26
The answer to this question varies greatly based on who you ask. Some have Robertson playing with Matthews or Tavares. Others have Nick Robertson returning to the OHL for one more season of overripening. And pretty much everywhere in between. The landing spot for Robertson is incredibly difficult to predict, but there are two competing forces that make it harder. Leafs wing Depth The Leafs have no shortage of NHL capable wingers. Wingers excluding Robertson Wingers Centers that also play wi
How Ex Toronto Maple Leafs Did on Different Teams in 2019-20
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2020-10-26
Some Players did better on a Different Team than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Every season and offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs see players come and go off their roster. For example, this offseason they brought in Wayne Simmonds, T.J. Brodie, Joe Thornton among others. While those are the new arrivals, they had to say bye […] How Ex Toronto Maple Leafs Did on Different Teams in 2019-20 - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Evaluating the Toronto Maple Leafs’ performance at the 2020 NHL Draft
Source: Maple Leafs Hotstove
Date: 2020-10-26
The Toronto Maple Leafs did well at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. I’m not here to tell you that all 12 of their picks are bound to be NHL stars, but I liked each of their first seven picks, something I certainly can’t say the same about many other teams. I’ll touch on the Rodion […] The post Evaluating the Toronto Maple Leafs’ performance at the 2020 NHL Draft appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove.
Finland sending 3 Leafs prospects to Sweden for U20 games
Source: Pension Plan Puppets
Date: 2020-10-26
Photo by Peter Kovalev\TASS via Getty Images What’s usually a four-nations tournament is a smaller and safer event (we can hope). Today Finland announced their team for a short tournament to be held in Sweden from November 5 - 7. Just the two countries are involved in training matches to help prepare for the WJC in December in the Edmonton bubble. Most of the usual tournaments that happen in Europe over the summer and now into November have been cancelled, so this is the only chance for Sw
Toronto Maple Leafs: Editor In Leaf Exclusive Interview With Paul Hendrick
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2020-10-26
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing former Toronto Maple Leafs reporter Paul Hendrick. Paul and I discussed his years as a reporter with the Toronto Maple Leafs, working with the likes of Joe Bowen and Bob McGill as well as what he thinks of the moves Kyle Dubas made this off-season. Paul Hendrick has […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Editor In Leaf Exclusive Interview With Paul Hendrick - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Monday FTB: Hockey culture is messed up
Source: Pension Plan Puppets
Date: 2020-10-26
Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images In a slow news period, this stood out This has been a pretty dark year for many people, but it’s also not been a bright ray of sunshine for the hockey world. Some of these happened in 2019, technically, but close enough to now that they fall within the last 12 months: This happened in November 2019, so not technically in 2020, but recent enough I wanted to include: that whole Don Cherry thing. Akim Aliu and his history of dealing with racism, namely fr
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thinking About the Kraken Expansion Draft
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2020-10-25
I noted in my post yesterday that, for the first time since early October, the Toronto Maple Leafs roster seems to be set for the upcoming season. Actually, from my perspective, it’s a pretty solid lineup. Given that current roster solidarity, other than the beginning of the 2020-21 season – whenever that might be – […] The post Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thinking About the Kraken Expansion Draft appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thinking About the Kraken Expansion Draft
Source: Yard Barker
Date: 2020-10-25
I noted in my post yesterday that, for the first time since early October, the Toronto Maple Leafs roster seems to be set for the upcoming season. Actually, from my perspective, it’s a pretty solid lineup.
Back to Excited Episode 121: Depth Signings and Hiring Practices
Source: Pension Plan Puppets
Date: 2020-10-25
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Another 90 minutes of Leafs talk to finish off your weekend Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss: Joe Thornton and his spot on the Leafs - 1:30 Ilya Mikheyev’s new contract - 26:38 Our forward lineup - 37:10 Travis Dermott’s short-term deal -47:25 Our defense group - 53:21 The Leafs hiring of Eric Joyce - 1:00:47 Possibly the worst bad take in the history of the show - 1:18:00 As always, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Soundclo
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Sabres, Lightning, More
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2020-10-25
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz about a few possible trade candidates, among them Rasmus Ristolainen from the Buffalo Sabres, along with Alex Killorn and Tyler Johnson from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andreas Athanasiou might be wondering if declining the offer from the Edmonton Oilers was the wisest decision and Travis Dermott knows […] The post NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Sabres, Lightning, More appeared first on The Hockey Writers.