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Depth vs. Dollars: The best way for the Maple Leafs to take advantage of the Jani Hakanpaa signing

Having too many good defencemen is never a bad thing. And when he’s healthy Jani Hakanpaa looks like he might be a pretty good defenceman, at least in the bottom pairing capacity. Hakanpaa has that unteachable size and brings a lot of the character

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Recent Signings Create Salary Cap Challenge

After two months of little action following the first day of NHL free agency, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving got to work fleshing out the club’s roster…

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Published: 9 months ago

Bruce Boudreau: Max Pacioretty only fits in Toronto playing top-six minutes

Former NHL head coach and current analyst Bruce Boudreau was a recent guest on Leafs Morning Take and was asked about Max Pacioretty’s fit with the Maple Leafs. Boudreau made it very clear if Pacioretty’s going to have a positive impact on the Le

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview: Battles, questions, projected roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest off-season changes after another early playoff exit were behind the bench or largely symbolic, as Auston Matthews supplants John Tavares as captain. Here’s a look at storylines to watch at training camp.

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Published: 9 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs players entering make-or-break seasons

With another season right around the corner, several new faces are going to make their debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, and now Jani Hakanpää, will hopefully perform as advertised and help push

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Cowan, Tanev & Hakanpaa

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, the spotlight is on Easton Cowan. Coming out of the prospects tournament against the Montreal Canadiens, Cowan looked impressive—he was…

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Published: 9 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs players entering make-or-break seasons

With another season right around the corner, several new faces are going to make their debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, and now Jani Hakanpää, will hopefully perform as advertised and help push

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Published: 9 months ago

3 players to watch in Maple Leafs training camp: Alberga’s Take

Sponsored by bet365 T-minus one sleep until Maple Leafs training camp officially gets underway with media day/physicals on Wednesday. In addition to that, incredibly, the season opener is now just 21 short days away. Hockey’s back. Before things ge

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Published: 9 months ago

On the farm with Easton Cowan: How a life of hard work has prepared Maple Leafs prospect for NHL

Easton Cowan welcomes the challenges of trying to make the Leafs because he’s been hardened by the sprawling farm where he came of age.

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Published: 9 months ago

NHL rookie tournaments roundup: Standouts from Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Canucks and more

A look at the prospects who caught our attention at NHL rookie tournaments, from Buffalo to Traverse City.

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Published: 9 months ago

Leafs vs Canadiens Prospect Showdown Game 2 Recap: Standouts and disappointments

For the second day in a row, the Leafs squared off against the Montreal Canadiens in Prospect Showdown action. While the Leafs were victorious both days, Game 2 was controlled by the Habs and their superior lineup. With a number of highly touted rook

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Published: 9 months ago

Topi Niemela Among Standouts in Maple Leafs Prospects’ Games

The post Topi Niemela Among Standouts in Maple Leafs Prospects’ Games appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Toronto Maple Leafs prospects played two games against the Montréal Canadiens prospects. What did fans learn from the game? The post Topi N

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Published: 9 months ago