Can Cowan & Minten Crack the Maple Leafs’ Roster?
As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2024-25 season, two of the biggest questions surrounding their training camp and preseason are centered on their top prospects: Easton Cowan and…
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Revisiting the Nazem Kadri Trade
When the Toronto Maple Leafs completed their 2018-19 season, they had failed once again to get past the dreaded Boston Bruins during the first playoff series. When the season concluded,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kämpf, Dermott, Danford & Harden
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll cover a few updates surrounding current and former players. First, there’s talk that bottom-six center David Kämpf might be…
Can Jonathan Lekkerimäki Break Into the Canucks’ Top-6 This Season?
Sports pundits Mike Halford and Jason Brough recently took a deep dive into the potential of Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki, discussing whether the 2022 first-rounder could find himself on…
Nicholas Robertson’s Lack of a Trade Market Might Be Good News for His Future
This week, the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ new signee, Nicholas Robertson, faced some tough news. Toronto tried, but his trade request wasn’t fulfilled. Realizing that no team was willing to take…
Treliving Confident Hakanpaa Will Be Ready for the Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has addressed growing concerns over defenceman Jani Hakanpaa’s injury status, reassuring fans that the Finnish blueliner is progressing well in his rehab.…
Jack Eichel Eyeing Another Stanley Cup With the Golden Knights
In 2023, the Vegas Golden Knights captured their first Stanley Cup championship, defeating the Florida Panthers in five games. Jack Eichel, who joined the team at the right time, played…
Jake Muzzin’s Maple Leafs Legacy: Leadership, Grit & Loyalty
Jake Muzzin’s journey to becoming a beloved defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs is a story of grit, resilience, and undeniable leadership. Born in Woodstock, Ontario, Muzzin’s path to the…
Jets’ Perfetti Eyes Breakout Season Even as Contract Talks Continue
Cole Perfetti is swimming in the uncertain waters of restricted free agency with the Winnipeg Jets. Still, he remains optimistic and committed to the organization. Despite being without a contract,…
7 Cool Things About Maple Leaf Shane Doan
If you were an Arizona Coyotes hockey fan, you are probably well-acquainted with Shane Doan. He’s been a legend in the desert for more than two decades. He’s also known…