Rumors about Mitch Marner are circulating. Elliotte Friedman, a respected hockey analyst, hints at the ongoing Marner saga in Toronto. Friedman’s recent comments shed light on the delicate negotiations between Marner and the Maple Leafs, with both parties aiming for a win-win scenario. However, several concerns are looming over these discussions. What Friedman Anticipates This…
According to a conversation between Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek, the ongoing rumors involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner are likely to persist. During the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Friedman expressed concern that negotiations between the two parties could become prolonged, potentially overshadowing the team next season. If the Maple…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have evolved significantly since winning the Draft Lottery in 2016 and selecting Auston Matthews as the first overall pick. Starting the 2016-17 season, the team built its core around three young stars: Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander. At that time, all three players were yet to celebrate their 20th birthdays,…
A photo of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner and new head coach Craig Berube having a morning chat in an Etobicoke coffee shop has taken social media by storm. The image, captured by an eagle-eyed fan, has sparked widespread speculation among Leafs Nation about the nature and implications of this meeting. In Toronto, where…
Given new head coach Craig Berube‘s proclivity for tough-minded players, Easton Cowan should be a key figure for his team. Cowan is a bulldog. He plays with an in-your-face style and has high-end offensive talent. He could be ideally suited for the Maple Leafs’ third line as soon as next season. Cowan has showcased his…
Nick Robertson has always shown promise. However, a spate of injuries has limited his ability to demonstrate whether he can or cannot be successful in the NHL. A former Toronto Maple Leafs second-round pick, he finally had a season without injuries. In small minutes, he showed that his scoring ability had not waned. Now, he…
The Calgary Flames have mutually parted ways with Assistant Coach Marc Savard. Savard spent the 2023-24 season as a part of Ryan Huska’s coaching staff and was in charge of the team’s powerplay. The Flames finished fifth in the Pacific Division and failed to qualify for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. GM Craig Conroy issued…
It appears to be a yearly tradition that Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors would circulate during the offseason, especially following multiple disappointing playoff runs. Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving have stressed the need for a major shakeup in Toronto, particularly involving their core players. The consensus is that the time for patience is over, as…
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally decided that head coach Sheldon Keefe was not the right person for the job. Today, General Manager Brad Treliving announced Keefe’s departure. Treliving communicated the news through X (or Twitter). In other venues, he expressed appreciation for Keefe’s contributions to how these things are done while emphasizing the need for…
Sheldon Keefe has posted a thank you video after the former head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs was fired on Thursday. Keefe said in the intro that he didn’t think a letter was enough, so he used a touching video on the waterfront to thank the organization, fans, media, and others for his time…
