The Maple Leafs–Marlies Connection Is About More Than Hockey
In yesterday’s post about how the New CBA Could Turn the Marlies Into the Maple Leafs’ Secret Weapon, I broke down how the Toronto Maple Leafs setup—with the American Hockey…
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The New CBA Could Turn the Marlies Into the Maple Leafs’ Secret Weapon
The NHL’s modern era of cap management is evolving—fast. With key provisions of the new collective bargaining agreement taking effect as soon as the 2025–26 season (not just 2026–27), smart…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: CBA Impact, Grzelcyk Target & Nylander Noise
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumours, I’m covering three different storylines around the team. First, could the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies’ role under the…
Mulling the Maple Leafs: Nicholas Robertson Is the Most Moveable Asset
Call it a depth move when the Toronto Maple Leafs avoided arbitration with 23-year-old forward Nicholas Robertson earlier this month, signing him to a one-year deal worth $1.825 million, but…
Maple Leafs Need the Backbone David Kämpf Brings
When Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving signed David Kämpf to a four-year, $2.4 million average annual value (AAV) extension in June 2023, some fans raised eyebrows because the…
How the Maple Leafs Will Deploy Easton Cowan This Season
He’s undoubtedly the next big thing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, in terms of prospects – especially after the trade that sent Fraser Minten to the Boston Bruins last season…
3 Potential Offseason Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs’ David Kämpf
As the Toronto Maple Leafs plan for their life without Mitchell Marner moving forward, they have made some moves this summer that show they’re not trying to fall into a…
Rasmus Andersson Sign-and-Trade Snag, Leafs Plan B & More NHL Rumors
With NHL free agency opening in just hours, the Edmonton Oilers still have pending UFAs they’d like to sign, including Corey Perry. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames have realized that trading…
Buyouts vs. Waivers: The Smarter Cap Move for the Maple Leafs
The organization faces some tough decisions as the Toronto Maple Leafs head into another offseason with tight salary cap constraints. Three depth players — Ryan Reaves, Calle Järnkrok, and David…
3 Potential Maple Leafs Buyout Candidates
NHL free agency opens in less than a month, and for the Toronto Maple Leafs, time is ticking. GM Brad Treliving made it clear—he wants to “change their DNA”—and that…