Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson is gearing up for one of the most anticipated games of his young career. His first NHL game is against none other than the Toronto Maple Leafs. As Hutson prepares to step onto the big stage, he shares his excitement, emotions, and expectations for facing his team’s historic rival….
The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened contract talks with captain John Tavares as they look to find a deal that works for both sides. While the negotiations are still in the early stages, the focus is on finding a suitable pay cut from Tavares’ current $11 million annual average value (AAV). According to Pierre LeBrun…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense was ranked in the middle of the pack by The Athletic despite a significant overhaul this offseason. GM Brad Treliving’s complete blue line makeover was expected to elevate the team’s defensive prowess, but skepticism remains regarding how well the new pieces will gel and perform. What’s Wrong With the Maple…
As the dust settles on the Toronto Maple Leafs preseason, there are still a few actions the team needs to take to comply with salary cap requirements and finalize the roster. However, one thing seems inevitable: (Nick) Nicholas Robertson has earned his spot. Challenged to prove himself, Robertson rose to impress everyone with his play….
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to add two more players to their roster, as Max Pacioretty and Steven Lorentz are reportedly signing full NHL deals off their professional tryouts (PTOs). According to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Pacioretty’s contract has already been finalized, coming in at a one-year deal with a cap hit of…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ final preseason game of the season saw them home to a Detroit Red Wings team that iced mostly prospects and players fighting for a roster spot. It was also the Red Wings’ third game in three nights. With the expanded preseason roster, the players themselves didn’t play all three games, but…
The NHL’s Global Series in Prague featured a new-look New Jersey Devils team led by former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe. With two decisive victories against the Buffalo Sabres, Keefe’s Devils are off to a strong start. Is it possible that New Jersey is the real deal this season? Here are three critical takeaways…
Max Pacioretty shared his positive thoughts about his new teammates in Toronto ahead of the team’s final preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings. The game will serve as Pacioretty’s final opportunity to impress before the Leafs make a decision on his future with the team. During a media session, Pacioretty remarked, “This is the…
Timothy Liljegren‘s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is once again in question, as his place on the team’s blue line appears increasingly uncertain. Considering his age and future potential as a blueliner with upside, news that the Leafs might be considering a trade to send Liljegren elsewhere ahead of the 2024-25 season might be…
Heading into the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a rare chance to create breathing room under the salary cap. With Jake Muzzin and John Klingberg moving off the LTIR management, the team seemed poised to take advantage of cap-space flexibility. However, that scenario now looks unlikely. Instead, the Maple Leafs are set to max…
