Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors
Revisiting the Auston Matthews vs. Patrik Laine debate, 8 years later
It is perhaps worth starting this blog with a few circumstantial caveats in revisiting the Auston Matthews-Patrik Laine debate: Matthews has clearly emerged as the far superior player and the following blog isn’t meant to agitate scouts, prognostic
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Published: 4 weeks ago
2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #9 Artur Akhtyamov
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligib
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Published: 4 weeks ago
Trade Pitch Sees Maple Leafs Re-Acquiring Former 20-Goal Scoring Forward
A trade pitch sees the Toronto Maple Leafs re-acquire forward Noel Acciari in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The post Trade Pitch Sees Maple Leafs Re-Acquiring Former 20-Goal Scoring Forward appeared first on Heavy.com.
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Published: 4 weeks ago
Just two Dubas-era draft picks expected to be on Leafs roster
Kyle Dubas may no longer manage the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he’s left his mark on the organization. Serving as the team’s general manager from May 11, 2018, to May 18, 2023, Dubas was in charge of hockey’s most valuable franchise for just ove
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Published: 4 weeks ago
‘I think it was inevitable’: Rick Vaive discusses Matthews succeeding Tavares as Leafs captain
From the sounds of it, Rick Vaive wasn’t all that surprised to see Auston Matthews take over from John Tavares as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this month. Vaive, who served as Maple Leafs captain from 1982 to 1986, appeared on Tuesday
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Published: 4 weeks ago
John Tavares: More Valuable Than Ever to the Maple Leafs
The post John Tavares: More Valuable Than Ever to the Maple Leafs appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Even with Auston Matthews named captain, why is John Tavares more valuable to the Toronto Maple Leafs than he was before? The post John Tavares: More
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Published: 4 weeks ago
Bringing in a veteran or two on a PTO would make a lot of sense: Leafs Morning Take
T-minus 50 days until Toronto’s season opener in Montreal. And thanks to a trade on Monday, there will be some added spice to the storied Original Six rivalry in 2024-25. That’s because the Habs acquired Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jacket
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Published: 4 weeks ago
Matthews and Laine: Comparing Careers as Rivalry Resurfaces
The rivalry between Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine, once a hot topic among NHL fans, has reignited with Laine’s recent trade to the Montreal Canadiens. With both players now in…
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Published: 4 weeks ago
Fixing the Maple Leafs’ Defence: Treliving’s Long-Term Goal
Those who have read my posts know that I believe former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has often been unfairly blamed for the team’s troubles. While it’s…
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Published: 4 weeks ago
Patrik Laine isn’t on the same planet as Auston Matthews: Alberga’s Take
Suddenly, there’s some added intrigue to the season opener in Montreal —or, is there? That’s because – in case you missed it – the Canadiens went out and acquired much-maligned sniper Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday af
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Trade Pitch Has Maple Leafs Acquiring Stanley Cup Winning Defenseman From Rival
A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring defenseman David Savard from the Montreal Canadiens to bolster their blue line. The post Trade Pitch Has Maple Leafs Acquiring Stanley Cup Winning Defenseman From Rival appeared first on Heavy.com.
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Expectations for Maple Leafs’ Cowan Should be Reasonable in Pursuit of Roster Spot
It’s pretty obvious that the one prospect in the Toronto Maple Leafs system that continues to generate a lot of buzz, is 2023 first-round pick Easton Cowan. A surprise selection…
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