Knies, in the past, has joked about the amount of people in the Maple Leafs organization who own a #23 jersey.
Category Archives: Hockey News
Who’s the Maple Leafs’ Second-Line Left Winger: Robertson vs. McMann?
Early this morning, my sometimes writing buddy Stan Smith sent me a note suggesting that Nick Robertson‘s most logical move—whether he wants to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs or…
Leon Draisaitl’s new 8-year, $112M extension with Oilers features NHL record $14M salary cap hit
Draisaitl is coming off a third-straight season where he posted 100-plus points and over 40 goals.
Edmonton Oilers Sign Leon Draisaitl to 8-Year Contract Extension
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $112 million contract extension beginning in the 2025-26 season. The deal carries an annual average (AAV) of $14 million.…
Flames Players Who Could Be Deferred Contract Candidates
The Seth Jarvis deal might have changed the way teams look at contract negotiations. Would any Flames make sense as candidates for a deferred deal?
Dylan Holloway Claims Oilers Handled Contract Negotiations Weirdly
The Edmonton Oilers lost both Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg to the St. Louis Blues because of offer sheets they tendered that they decided not to match. While both players…
Maple Leafs Prospect Fraser Minten Skates at Saskatoon Blades’ Training Camp Ahead of First Pro Season with Toronto
The 20-year-old can play in the NHL with the Maple Leafs or in the AHL with the Marlies this season.
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3
This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation learned he was switching teams and perhaps the greatest of all time…
Can Jeff Skinner Strike Oil in Edmonton?
At 32-years-old, Jeff Skinner is no spring chicken. Having skated in 15 NHL seasons and 1,006 regular season games, and with 357 goals and 670 points under his belt, it’s…
5 Benchmarks the Flyers Need to Reach for a Successful Season
Success can be a lot of things in sports. Winning a championship qualifies, of course, but hockey wouldn’t be much fun if 31 of 32 teams were guaranteed misery. While…