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R.I.P. Rodion Amirov, 2001-2023

Gone far too soon. Rodion Amirov has passed away at the age of 21 after a brave two-year battle with brain cancer. It is we great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodion Amirov. Two years ago, Rodion was diagnosed with a brain tumour. From the

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Published: 1 year ago

Former Maple Leafs first-round pick Rodion Amirov passes away at 21

Former Toronto Maple Leafs first-round pick Rodion Amirov has died, his agent Dan Milstein tweeted Monday. He was 21.

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Published: 1 year ago

Rodion Amirov Passes Away At 21

Tragically, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has passed away at the age of 21 after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. His agent, Dan Milstein, announced the news Monday afternoon. “From the moment he received the news, h

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Published: 1 year ago

Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov passes away at age 21

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has sadly passed away at the age of 21. The news was announced in a statement from his agent Dan Milstein posted to social media. Amirov had been fighting a brain that was publicly announced in February 20

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Domi, Jarnkrok, Marner & Jumbo

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at Max Domi’s return to his hometown team. His father, Tie Domi, played for the Maple…

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Published: 1 year ago

A look at the Maple Leafs penalty differentials and what adjustments can be made

Few things are as irritating as dealing with how penalties are handled in the NHL. Whether it’s game management or what is chosen to be called vs. what refs let go at any given moment, there is a definite need for the NHL to address the amount of i

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Published: 1 year ago

Ex-Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen: Where Is He Now?

Kasperi Kapanen was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He’s a hockey blueblood, the son of Sami Kapanen, who…

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Can No Longer Trade William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs are yet to sign William Nylander to a contract extension (or Auston Matthews, for that matter). William Nylander has been the target of (mostly stupid) trade rumours for the entire duration of his contract. The Toronto Sports

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner Career Projections

Since being drafted 4th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015, Mitch Marner has been a central figure within the organization. Along with Auston Matthews, he has represented hope for greater achievement for a once moribund franchise. A model of

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Comparing Auston Matthews to Alex Ovechkin

Over the last 30 years, the NHL has got to see one of, if not the best pure goal scorer in the league history in Alex Ovechkin.  Toronto Maple Leafs fan are being treated to someone very similar in talent in Auston Matthews. The Toronto Maple Leafs

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Published: 1 year ago

2023 Top 25 Under 25: Semyon Der Arguchintsev is 19th

Semyon Der-Arguchintsev makes our list within the top-20, but is the first player trending away from the Leafs than towards it.

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: NHL Needs to Follow the QMJHL and Ban Fighting

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed an enforcer to a three-year contract in 2023. Earlier this summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Ryan Reeves for above the league minimum, and it’s hard to think of any contract any team signed this year that was mor

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Published: 1 year ago