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Cap-tight Maple Leafs unable to close deal on Zadorov despite making offer

The Maple Leafs were in on Nikita Zadorov, but, due to cap constraints, had requested the Flames retain a portion of the D-man’s salary. The Canucks, however, had cleared enough money to push the deal over the finish line.

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Published: 9 months ago

Marner caps off sweet Maple Leafs passing play to break goalless drought

Watch as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner finishes off a beautiful passing play on the power play with teammates Auston Matthews and William Nylander to score his first goal in nine games while facing the Seattle Kraken.

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Published: 9 months ago

A Maple Leafs trade target is off the market as the Canucks have traded for Nikita Zadarov

An defenseman is off the market for the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Thursday evening, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they acquired Nikita Zadorov from their divisional rivals, the Calgary Flames. The package the Flames received for the defenceman w

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Published: 9 months ago

Flames trade Nikita Zadorov to Canucks: Evaluating the defenseman’s fit with Vancouver

The Calgary Flames traded defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks, the teams announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: Vancouver sent Calgary a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for Zadorov. On Nov. 1

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Published: 9 months ago

Leafs' Nylander lived with Canucks' Hughes and brothers when younger

A funny piece of hockey history related to William Nylander and the three Hughes brothers was revealed by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman in today’s written edition of 32 Thoughts. The reporter attached an image of current Toronto Maple Leafs wing

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Published: 9 months ago

GDT: Release the Kraken

Come watch sea monsters eat the Leafs. Or... maybe the Leafs can slay the monster in overtime.

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Published: 9 months ago

Nikita Zadorov Traded To The Vancouver Canucks

The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2024 NHL Draft fifth-round pick and a 2026 NHL Draft third-round pick. Zadorov’s move to Vancouver comes in response to a formal trade request submi

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Published: 9 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Game Preview Delayed by Shohei Ohtani Watch

The Toronto Maple Leafs play the Seattle Kraken tonight. At least, I am pretty sure that the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Kraken tonight, but I’ve been distracted by the Shohei Ohtani news. Specifically, that the Toronto Blue Jays are one of the fi

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Published: 9 months ago

“The Nylander”: Team named play after Leafs star player

It sounds like at least one professional hockey team took inspiration from Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander when developing their offensive zone strategy. The dynamic Swede is having an amazing start to the season, leading the Leafs with

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Gregor, Luck and Positivity

The post Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Gregor, Luck and Positivity appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Toronto Maple Leafs are set in the middle of the Atlantic Division pack. How has Noah Gregor proved his value as a bottom-six player? The post Maple Le

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Published: 9 months ago

Leafs' Reaves hilariously tries to serve penalty to get a shift in overtime

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves was doing everything he could to ensure he would receive an overtime shift versus the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. During the five-minute overtime period, Reaves was seen talking to Sheldon Keefe on the

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs look to finish November strong against the Kraken

It was great to see the Maple Leafs fight back against the Florida Panthers after a poor first period and pick up a crazy 2-1 win in the shootout, but it came at the cost of a couple of injuries. With Toronto continuing their homestand tonight agains

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Published: 9 months ago