Stuart Skinner Deserves to Be the Oilers’ Starting Goalie
The Edmonton Oilers are a team built on elite star power and a win-now window. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at the peak of their careers, every offseason is…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly’s Role, Thrun’s Arrival & More Moves Ahead?
As the Toronto Maple Leafs navigate the back half of their offseason, a few things have become clear. First, they still have roster holes to fill. Second, they may be…
The Pressure in Toronto Is Real—And It’s Pushing Players Out
When Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks this offseason, he didn’t just pack his bags—he left behind a pointed observation. In his words, “the whole city wanted…
Does Jack Campbell Have One More NHL Comeback Left in Him?
Jack Campbell’s NHL journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Drafted 11th overall in 2010, he entered the league with high expectations—but took the long road through development struggles,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner Reckoning, Blue Line Biggies & McMann Make-or-Break
The Toronto Maple Leafs have entered another transformative offseason. With Mitch Marner now gone, the organization is recalibrating, not rebuilding. The search is on for high-end talent, particularly on the…
Jets’ Jonathan Toews Is Getting a Fresh Start by Coming Home to Winnipeg
It’s not every day a hockey legend returns home, but for Jonathan Toews, signing with the Winnipeg Jets is more than just a contract—it’s a full-circle moment. Speaking to the…
The Fallout From the Maple Leafs Trading Mitch Marner
Trading Mitch Marner was never going to make the Toronto Maple Leafs better overnight. In fact, it’s fair to say it made them worse, at least on paper. That’s not…
“King Richard” Reimagined: The Goalie Who Became an Artist
By any measure, Richard Brodeur‘s life has been nothing short of extraordinary. From hoisting major junior hockey’s most prominent trophies to backstopping an unparalleled Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Reaves Gone, Robertson Staying, Maccelli Bounce-Back
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reshape their roster as the offseason unfolds. In recent days, the team has made a quiet but telling trade, sent signals about a young…
What Marner’s Departure Means for the Maple Leafs
When Mitch Marner was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, many Toronto Maple Leafs fans reacted with a strange mix of relief and regret. After years of calling for a…