The Toronto Maple Leafs have a superstar in their lineup. That’s Auston Matthews. If you’re an NHL hockey fan, unless you’re hiding under a log you have to know that Matthews is having a spectacular 2023-24 season. He now has scored 52 goals and has put up six hat tricks on the season. His outstanding
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The NHL is played in North America, and since its inception in 1917, most skaters have hailed from Canada or the United States. Not until the 1970s did players from Europe and other parts of the globe become NHL regulars, carving out their legacies while trailblazing a path for the game to expand to all
If we do a quick evaluation of the present roster we see the Toronto Maple Leafs have a solid top-six forward group. This strong top-six unit includes the team’s first line of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Matthew Knies. The second line is John Tavares, William Nylander, and Tyler Bertuzzi. These lines can stack up against
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share news from the All-Star Weekend. I’ll also look at prospect Fraser Minten, who has been a surprise for the organization. Finally, I’ll share a more analytical perspective of just how strong a player Auston Matthews is for his team and across the NHL.
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & rumors, I’ll take a look at the upcoming All-Star Game competition. Second, I’ll comment upon a surprising element of Nick Robertson’s game: his defense. Third, I’ll look at William Nylander’s assessment by other hockey analysts. Finally, I’ll share my belief that the Maple Leafs’ success during
Thursday night’s Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames was almost a complete reversal of their previous four games when they had jumped out to an early lead but couldn’t hold on. Last night, the Flames came out hot in the first period, but the Maple Leafs hung in there. Scoring a
By all reports, it appears that the contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander are going hot and heavy. If what we are hearing is correct from TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger who joined OverDrive to discuss Nylander’s ongoing contract discussions, the numbers that started lower in the summer have now moved
Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat a determined goalie in a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Goalie Lukas Dostal had one of the best games I’ve ever seen a goalie play and almost pulled out the win for a hard-working but offensively overwhelmed team. In total, he faced a career-high 57 shots
After the really solid game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs allowed old habits to slip back into their game. However, a point is better than no point, and in the end, the night will be about John Tavares’ legacy rather than a point missed by the Maple Leafs. In
The Toronto Maple Leafs, despite the media’s negative emphasis on too many overtime games and too few wins in regulation, are sitting pretty well in divisional and conference standings. While they are not having a great season thus far, they are hanging in there. That fact is not lost on head coach Sheldon Keefe, who
Imagine that you are an NHL rookie and you have the opportunity to play on the team’s first line alongside two superstars that you have looked up to. How would you feel? That’s the case for Matthew Knies as he’s now playing with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on the team’s first line. As a
On Thursday night (Nov. 2), the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the beast of the east in the Boston Bruins. As the team gets ready for their big showdown, in this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a quick look at some of the key aspects of the team. Also, with the input
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ core four of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares include four talented forwards who showcase their talent together in the team’s top two lines. They are also fixtures on the Maple Leafs’ special teams. Management has made a heavy financial investment in this quartet of stars. While it’s
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss Max Domi’s addition to the Maple Leafs by highlighting his passionate and gritty style of play. So far, he’s looked as good as Tyler Bertuzzi to my eyes and has the potential to bring versatility and strength to the team. However, he’s got
NHL Network: Bruce Boudreau and Mike Rupp when asked about what Connor McDavid‘s next contract could look like after Auston Matthews $13.25 million extension. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jamison Coyle: “How about the ripple effect throughout the league? If you’re Connor McDavid you’re sitting back and you’re going, okay, $13.25 …” Boudreau: “He’s going yeah.” (fist
The big news in the NHL this week was the Auston Matthews extension. The Toronto Maple Leafs signed him to a four-year, $13.2 million per year deal that makes their best player the highest-paid in the NHL. The extension prevents Matthews from entering free agency and testing the market. But it also puts the Maple
The Toronto Maple Leafs recently signed their superstar forward, Auston Matthews, to a four-year contract extension worth $13.25 million a season, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL with the most expensive contract in league history. Matthews became a stud when he joined the Maple Leafs, quickly earning a reputation as one of the
Initial reactions to the Auston Matthews extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs are mixed. Many fans and insiders are thrilled with the deal, calling it a win based on the salary and the percentage of the cap it eats up. Others are worried that the shorter term is problematic. Then, there are some who don’t
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