Goalie Matt Tomkins Journey Back to Edmonton and the Oilers
If the name Matt Tomkins doesn’t immediately ring a bell, you’re not alone. He didn’t land with the Edmonton Oilers in a noisy headline trade or the buzz that follows…
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Easton Cowan’s Case for a Top-Six Role with the Maple Leafs
One of the stranger narratives swirling around the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason is the assumption that Easton Cowan will start the 2025–26 season in the American Hockey League (AHL)…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan Impresses, Pacioretty Waits & Reaves Responds
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reshape their roster and identity as the dust settles on a turbulent offseason. With Mitch Marner’s departure behind them, management has used the available…
What the Canucks’ Trade of Arturs Silovs Really Means
The Vancouver Canucks made a surprising move last week, trading goaltender Arturs Silovs—fresh off a Calder Cup MVP performance—to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, they received forward prospect Chase Stillman…
NHL’s New CBA Is Going to Change the Game for the Maple Leafs’ Stars
Earlier this week, Editor in Leaf writer Nestor Quixtan took a deep dive into the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and what it could mean for the Toronto Maple…
Can Peter Aubry Make a Difference for the Oilers’ Goalies?
The Edmonton Oilers made a pretty big decision this offseason. However, it has not gotten nearly as much attention as it probably should. After more than a decade, the team…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: 4 Big Questions, Matthews, Marner, Dubas & Shanahan
The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting this season with many questions and some fresh changes. Mitch Marner is out of the picture, which means the team needs to figure out…
All-Star to AHL—And Back? The Case for Jack Campbell’s Redemption
If you’re a fan of Jack Campbell—or an Edmonton Oilers or Toronto Maple Leafs supporter—you might find yourself wondering: what exactly happened to him? Once one of the most well-liked…
The Pump My Tires Quote That Ignited the Canucks’ 2011 Stanley Cup Final Collapse
If you were watching the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, you remember it wasn’t just a battle on the ice — it was a war of words, ego, and goaltending philosophy.…
Maple Leafs Take Bigger Swings With Their Cap Room
The Toronto Maple Leafs are utilizing the additional cap space they ended up with when Mitch Marner left to move up a level in the NHL’s salary cap. Whereas before…