The Toronto Maple Leafs returned home to face the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night, earning a dominant 6-2 victory and improving their record to 3-1 for the season. How did Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and Anthony Stolarz help carry their team to the win last night? While the final scoreline looked comfortable,…
NHL Trade Talk Recap In today’s (October 16, 2024) NHL Trade Talk recap, we covered key moments from the Edmonton Oilers’ first win of the season, Jonathan Huberdeau’s new role with the Calgary Flames, and an update on William Nylander ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ matchup with the Kings (a game the Leafs won…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been on a roll this season, winning two of their first three games. As they gear up to face the Los Angeles Kings tonight, fans are watching to see if the team can continue its strong start. However, surprisingly, the team’s new captain, Auston Matthews, has failed to score a…
In an October 15, 2024, NHL Trade Talk recap, we review today’s hottest stories in the NHL. From early-season turnarounds to key takeaways from past week’s games, here’s what you need to know. Jonathan Huberdeau has found his game with the Flames this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a bug going through the locker…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense was crucial in their 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The ice time distribution among defensemen revealed interesting strategies, particularly as Coach Craig Berube navigates early games. Coach Berube is still learning about the Maple Leafs and their defensemen. How are Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, Morgan Rielly, and his other…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are becoming known for being cautious about player injuries. Head coach Craig Berube emphasizes this approach regarding key players John Tavares and Joseph Woll. With the early season in full swing, the team has shown that it prioritizes its players’ health and long-term contributions. In his recent comments in the video…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have started their 2024-25 season with a 2-1-0 record, collecting four points in three games. While there have been some defensive hiccups and power-play struggles, the team’s offensive firepower and critical performances from several players have fueled their early success. In other words, except for one superstar, their best players have…
Columnist Josh Wegman of The Score recently highlighted five potential landing spots for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren, who has been a healthy scratch in the team’s first three games. He’s not the only columnist coming up with trade speculation as insiders and analysts are trying to make the pieces make sense. Despite his…
In the Maple Leafs’ home opener win against the Penguins, there were notable trends regarding ice time distribution among the forwards. Head Coach Craig Berube seemed to lean heavily on his top forwards while also dealing with the absence of key players such as John Tavares, who was out due to illness. Matthews and Marner…
A recent episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable delved into the trade rumors surrounding Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren. With Liljegren’s future in Toronto uncertain, these hockey analysts discussed whether the young Swede would be moved and speculated on potential landing spots, including the Edmonton Oilers as a rumored trade destination. As Liljegren has…
