2009 NHL Draft Top-10: Where Are They Now?
It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it…
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Brad Treliving Reshaping Maple Leafs in His Own Image
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made the playoffs consistently but have fallen short in the postseason. Under former general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas, the team had the elite talent to…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Bruins, Kings
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, two Toronto Maple Leafs make the top of one columnist’s list for available UFAs in 2025, suggesting that it’s unlikely either signs with the team…
Who’s the Maple Leafs’ Better Fit: Ekman-Larsson vs. Giordano
We recently wrote about the changes the Toronto Maple Leafs made on defense this offseason and investigated the acquisition of Chris Tanev to replace the departed TJ Brodie. Today, we…
Maple Leafs Defense Better on Paper With Tanev and Ekman-Larsson
When the free agent market hit on July 1, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving wasted no time in getting to work to add and improve his roster for…
Maple Leafs’ Free-Agent Signings Not as Solid as Many Believe
The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the league’s busier teams on the opening day of free agency, trying to do their best to improve the roster, particularly on the…
Recapping the Maple Leafs’ Day 1 of Free Agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a relatively busy first day of free agency. General manager (GM) Brad Treliving prioritized his team’s blue line and goaltending before focusing on his forward…
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Oliver Ekman-Larsson to 4-Year Deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a four-year deal worth $3.5 million per year, according to Elliotte Friedman. Ekman-Larsson had a resurgence with the Florida Panthers…
5 Former Coyotes Playing in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final
The Stanley Cup Final is underway between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers are back in the Final for the second year in a row, while the…
Vancouver Canucks Tough Salary Cap Situation for 2024-25
The Vancouver Canucks' 2024-25 Season - Cap Space, Roster Holes, and Potential Solutions: The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2024-25 NHL season with cautious optimism and a clear mandate: fill critical roster holes while navigating a tight salary cap. With the buyout of Oliver Ekman-Larsson (OEL) and a slew of unrestricted free agents (UFAs) leaving gaps, the … Continue Reading ››