In a recent conversation, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox and Jeff Marek spoke about what it would mean for the postseason to be considered a success or a failure for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Is winning a single round enough with the current roster new GM Brad Treliving constructed? Or, would winning only one round be considered
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The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a very tough situation this season. There are questions regarding where their season should go. If the team should see where the talent takes them and add some depth, or if they should go out and try and add key pieces to help win the Stanley Cup. Many
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has shed light on significant doubts circulating in Toronto regarding the team’s roster makeup and the organization’s future direction. Despite initial expectations of being active buyers leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, a growing sense of uncertainty suggests a more cautious approach, raising questions about Toronto’s willingness to go all-in
When the Buffalo Sabres were shopping Jack Eichel through the summer of 2021 and into the 2021-22 season, NHL insider Kevin Weekes reported that the Calgary Flames were very much in the running to land the American superstar. While some held hope, most believed the Flames acquiring Eichel would turn out to be too good
The truth is, when I consider the Toronto Maple Leafs’ desire to quickly re-sign William Nylander, I am coming to better understand what seems like Nylander’s cavalier attitude about the process. Everyone around him seems to want (and almost expect) him to bend to the team’s needs and wishes. However, he seems content enough to
The countdown to the 2023-24 NHL season has begun, and for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s marked by the urgent quest to secure an extension for their dynamic forward, William Nylander. With contract negotiations underway, General Manager Brad Treliving is facing the challenge of ensuring a seamless transition into the season while addressing Nylander’s somewhat
In November 2019, before the world changed with the onslaught of a global pandemic, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant coaching change. They parted ways with head coach Mike Babcock following a disappointing start to the season. To no one’s surprise who knew the link between then Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a number of topics emerging from the organization. First, I’ll review new general manager (GM) Brad Treliving’s tenure after two months. While he still has a couple of important irons in the fire – negotiating contract extensions with Auston Matthews
It feels like a massive understatement to say that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has a lot of work ahead of him. There is almost nothing set in stone with this team, and it feels like we could see a revolving door of players coming and going in the offseason.
On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that former Phoenix Coyotes player and executive Shane Doan would be joining their front office. He’ll become an assistant to Brad Treliving, the team’s new general manager (GM). After his retirement, Doan served as the Coyotes’ chief hockey development officer. As a player, Doan holds several franchise records.
It seems like Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey fans have been watching a true-life soap opera for the last few weeks. First, there was the breakup of Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas. Then there was the “extensive” search for a new general manager (GM) that started with Brad Treliving and ended with, well, Brad Treliving. Next,
I don’t know about THW readers, but when I was young, one of my favourite children’s stories was “The Three Little Pigs.” In this story, the first two pigs make mistakes by building flimsy houses of straw and sticks. True to his word, the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and quite easily blows them
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it sounds as though, while the Toronto Maple Leafs interview for their vacant GM position, the job is Brad Treliving’s to lose. Meanwhile, is Gerard Gallant a candidate for the head coaching job in Calgary? The Washington Capitals appear open to the idea of trading Anthony Mantha and the Edmonton
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs were apparently quite surprised to hear the comments Kyle Dubas made at his end-of-season media avail. Did that have anything to do with his parting ways with the organization on Friday? Meanwhile, what does all of this mean for Sheldon Keefe and his future with the
The New York Islanders enter the summer of 2023 after a disappointing loss in the first round of the 2023 Playoffs to the Carolina Hurricanes. On top of that, they do not hold a first-round pick in the NHL Entry Draft. Even though that 2023 first-round pick was traded to acquire an established two-way scoring
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what’s next for the Calgary Flames? Insiders don’t believe this club will look the same next season after a disappointing playoff miss. But, what moves need to be made? Meanwhile, what is happening with Tony DeAngelo in Philadelphia? Is the defenseman in the dog house? So much so that he
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, a new story that broke on Tuesday helped prove just how difficult it was for Johnny Gaudreau to leave the organization. In other news, it is being reported that ownership discussed a contract extension with general manager Brad Treliving prior to the 2022-23 season. Meanwhile, forward
There is no team in the NHL that has gone through a bigger roster overhaul than the Calgary Flames. For most teams, losing two 100-plus point scorers from the roster would result in some serious struggles moving forward. That isn’t the case for this Flames team, however. Related: Flames’ Sutter Impressed by Prospects, Future Looks