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Chris Johnston on Jani Hakanpaa: ‘The fact that’s gone on this long probably doesn’t suggest good things’

While nothing has been definitively decided on Jani Hakanpaa, the likelihood of his deal with the Leafs being finalized goes down the longer this drags out. That is what Chris Johnston reported when asked about the ongoing saga during an appearance o

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Published: 10 months ago

Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik “Goat” Gauthier: Where is He Now?

Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size,…

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Published: 10 months ago

Former Maple Leafs draft pick Justin Pogge joins Vancouver Canucks AHL affiliate as goaltending coach

Sponsored by bet365! Ask any Toronto Maple Leafs fan who was invested in the team in 2006 if they remember the name “Justin Pogge” and odds are you’ll be met with a shudder. The shudder isn’t Pogge’s fault. It’s more directed at John Ferg

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Published: 10 months ago

Blue Jays star Guerrero makes fan's day with awesome trade

One Toronto Blue Jays fan walked away from the ballpark in Boston with a keepsake they’d never forget, even if it cost them something from their personal collection. As per a post on the Jays’ Instagram account, a fan in attendance at Fenway Par

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs weigh internal, external options at left wing

One Maple Leafs roster position stands as clearly weaker heading into training camp. Here are some of the possibilities for Toronto to address its shortcomings at left wing.

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Published: 10 months ago

2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #4 Ben Danford

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” eligibil

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Published: 10 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Defense: A New Look for the Upcoming Season

The post Maple Leafs’ Defense: A New Look for the Upcoming Season appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Toronto Maple Leafs defensive units have been radically changed. Why is this season an upgrade on last season? The post Maple Leafs’ Defense:

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Published: 10 months ago

4 Maple Leafs Prospects Who Could Be in the NHL in 2024-25

As we approach the start of training camp and the eventual start of the 2024-25 season, there are bound to be some surprises that can show up on the Toronto…

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Published: 10 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs rank No. 22 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2024

Toronto's system isn't the deepest, but given its limited draft capital in recent years, it could be a lot worse.

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Published: 10 months ago

6 Canadian NHL expansion candidates ranked best to worst

With the news coming out that the NHL is interested in exploring further expansion into the United States, many Canadian fans are feeling left out of the fun. Despite hockey being Canada’s most popular sport, the NHL has not expanded in the countr

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Published: 10 months ago

Arber Xhekaj says Maple Leafs called him after going unselected in 2021 NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for a towering, physical defenceman could have been solved a couple of years ago if the team succeeded in their attempts to sign then-free agent Arber Xhekaj. That is a notion that may raise some eyebrows across Leaf

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Published: 10 months ago

Do the Maple Leafs Have Too Many Voices in the Boardroom?

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are far from happy. They seem to be pointing all sorts of fingers. However, the big bogeyman continues to be an unbalanced salary structure that continues…

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Published: 10 months ago