As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the 2024-25 NHL season, the preseason has provided an early look at the team’s blue line structure. With several key players in place, the focus has shifted to how the defense pairings are shaping up, particularly regarding Morgan Rielly, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, and the…
Continuing from yesterday’s practice analysis, I’ll examine some remaining unanswered questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs depth chart and salary cap management. The fourth line, the defense, goaltending, and the salary cap are all areas of concern just days away from the 2024-25 campaign. Question One: What’s the Deal with Fourth Line? The Maple Leafs’…
With the regular season fast approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to address their salary cap issues. According to recent reports, they are currently above the $88 million salary cap ceiling by just over $1 million. To become cap-compliant, TSN’s Darren Dreger and other analysts have identified potential trade candidates on the Maple Leafs’ roster….
Matthew Knies has quickly become a critical part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ future, and the team may already be looking to lock him up long-term. According to Elliotte Friedman, there’s talk that the Leafs are exploring a long-term extension for Knies, who made a strong impression during his rookie campaign and is now being…
Several things happened during today’s Toronto Maple Leafs practice. What are they, and what might they mean for the team? If I read between the lines, what does practice tell me about the coaching staff’s thinking? Between the Lines One: What the Maple Leafs Line Combinations Tell Us As the Maple Leafs continue to shape…
The Toronto Maple Leafs took home a 2-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens, but the game was far from smooth sailing. Penalties and a sluggish offensive performance hindered both teams, preventing the game from developing any natural flow or rhythm. Penalty Chaos for the Maple Leafs Created a Second-Period Mess The second period became a…
A mix of standout performances, injuries, and lineup experiments has marked the Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason. These have led to several critical decisions the coaching staff must make before the 2024-25 regular season starts. Here’s a look at the major decisions facing the team as the preseason winds down. Decision One: Who Makes the Opening…
Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs won 2-1 over the Montreal Canadiens. Two standout performances led the team from two youngsters. Nick Robertson was the offensive star, and goalie Dennis Hildeby provided the last line of defense to help secure the win for the visiting Maple Leafs. The Maple Key Highlights of the Game Robertson…
There’s no doubt about Craig Berube‘s impact as the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. His team has not been scored on when they’ve been killing penalties all preseason. Even when the Maple Leafs played youngsters, his team held its own. Related: Maple Leafs Could Move Kampf or Jarnkrok to Resolve Cap Issues…
With the start of the 2024-25 season fast approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a salary cap crunch, and General Manager Brad Treliving will need to make at least one trade to get the team cap-compliant. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, depth forwards David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok are potential trade candidates to watch….
