[ad_1] In Team Canada’s first tune-up game against Denmark’s U25 team, two Toronto Maple Leafs prospects – Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan – looked good. Both showed they had good offense as they beat an older and more experienced Denmark team by a commanding 8-0 score. Fraser Minten had a standout offensive game, scoring twice…
[ad_1] In writing this post, I have to admit two things. First, the LeafsNation Jon Steitzer is one of my favorite Toronto Maple Leafs writers. Second, he beat me by a day when he chose to write about the Maple Leafs’ new third-pairing defenseman Simon Benoit. It was in my to-do basket. Benoit Has Been…
[ad_1] With the season now one-third completed, I thought it would be time to look back at where the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently positioned. If you’ve been listening to all the conversation about the Maple Leafs without looking at the team’s record, you might be surprised that they are sitting solidly second in the…
[ad_1] Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins at home to the tune of a 7-0 win. What were the three takeaways from that game? Takeaway One: Dominant Scoring Run and Impressive Point Streak Propel Maple Leafs The Maple Leafs are riding a wave of offensive power, which has become evident in…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Sam Lafferty to the Vancouver Canucks for a fifth-round pick in 2024 back on Oct. 8, 2023. It was a trade to clear cap space and while it made sense on paper, the Leafs might be looking back and wondering if it was the right decision. Lafferty has…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to have their sights set on defenseman Chris Tanev, who fortunately escaped a serious injury and is now listed as day-to-day. Despite the potential risks of another injury, the Calgary Flames appear in no hurry to trade him, presenting the Maple Leafs with a strategic dilemma. Pierre LeBrun, an…
[ad_1] In a recent interview, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe highlighted the significant impact of Jake McCabe’s return from injury on the team’s overall performance. According to Keefe, since McCabe’s comeback, the Maple Leafs have shown a more composed and less chaotic style of play. To Keefe, McCabe’s return has led to improved…
[ad_1] As the World Juniors draw near, the Toronto Maple Leafs have two prospects who could become a part of the upcoming Team Canada contingent. Those prospects are Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan. Both are playing well in junior hockey, and both have a chance to make the team. The question is whether both players…
[ad_1] Despite having $4 million in cap space to spend, the Toronto Maple Leafs are having trouble making a trade. The issue isn’t money or fitting a player onto the roster, it’s the willingness of other GMs to work with the Leafs and help GM Brad Treliving find a defenseman at a fair price. As…
[ad_1] After Saturday’s 4-0 Toronto Maple Leafs win over the Nashville Predators, Head Coach Sheldon Keefe was asked about the team and how they played in front of Ilya Samsonov. Quoting verbatim, Keefe said: “Ilya Samsonov’s 18-save shutout: If you could draw it up as a perfect game for him, that would probably be it….
