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2 Players Maple Leafs Need to Avoid Trading For This Offseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs were unfortunately eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Bruins in seven games, and will spend the offseason trying to improve their…

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Published: 3 months ago

Are stretch passes enough of a reason to keep Conor Timmins on the Maple Leafs?

Conor Timmins spent 2023-24 lost in the Leafs’ defensive depth. His value as an offensive defenceman has become evident but whether or not his ability in that role can justify his defensive shortcomings remains to be seen. With the potential for a

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Published: 3 months ago

Maple Leafs Can’t Afford to Overpay Max Domi

Not long after the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Boston Bruins on May 4, fans and pundits of the club mapped out plans for the offseason, players to…

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Published: 3 months ago

"Bring the Cup home": Trudeau jumps on Oilers bandwagon after they advance to Final

After eliminating the Dallas Stars on Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers were crowned kings of the Western Conference. And so, for just the sixth time in the past quarter century, a Canadian team has advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. Now that the Oilers h

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Published: 3 months ago

“Don’t know if Toronto is cheering for us” Zach Hyman not expecting Maple Leafs’ support in Cup final

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and don’t care about the prospect of “bringing the Cup back to Canada”, there’s a good chance the 2024 Stanley Cup Final is a nightmare scenario for you. Representing the Eastern Conference, you have the

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Published: 3 months ago

2024 NHL Draft Profile: Tij Iginla

Scouting Tij Iginla, the older son of NHL legend Jarome Iginla, and if he makes sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs if he falls into the later first round.

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Published: 3 months ago

Staying or Going, Part 2: The Defensemen

After reviewing the forwards and goaltenders in the Maple Leafs’ 2024 FA class last week, we’ve left the defense for last. In case you missed it, here is my first piece on Max Domi, Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Samsonov, Martin Jones, Noah Gregor, and C

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Published: 3 months ago

Pontus Holmberg has a bright future on both sides of the puck

As our year in review continues, it’s time to turn our attention to Pontus Holmberg. A former sixth-round pick, Holmberg solidified his place in the Maple Leafs lineup during the 2023-24 season. Holmberg managed to carve out a bottom-six role down

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Published: 3 months ago

Are Oilers Better Off Than Maple Leafs If They Don’t Win the Cup?

The post Are Oilers Better Off Than Maple Leafs If They Don’t Win the Cup? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Given the fact that neither the Edmonton Oilers or the Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to win a Stanley Cup, which team is better off? The pos

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Published: 3 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Cowan, Robertson, Bertuzzi & Domi

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll focus on the possibility that the team could work to build a roster for the upcoming season by infusing…

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Published: 3 months ago

Top 5 goaltenders Maple Leafs should target in 2024 NHL Draft

This article is brought to you by bet365! There’s no position more difficult to scout in the NHL Draft than goaltenders. The reasons run deep. They play fewer games than skaters by default; defense can be a mixed bag in juniors compared to European

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Published: 3 months ago

'You have to process so much': The job starts on the wall for NHL wingers

It's May 10, late in Game 3 of the tied Florida-Boston series. The Panthers lead 4-2, but the Bruins are pressing with an extra attacker on the ice. Boston calls a timeout to rest its top players and draw up a play for the next faceoff.The reset is a

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Published: 3 months ago