As we await the NHL’s plans for the upcoming season and with our solid understanding of the Buffalo Sabres’ roster, we can look towards the 2021 free-agent market and who may be a good organizational fit. Pending UFAs & RFAs Here’s a list of the Sabres’ notable pending UFAs and RFAs along with their salary
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In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share news about the settling of the team’s final 2020-21 season’s roster. I’ll also share Joe Thornton’s insights about the Maple Leafs’ goalie situation, and I’ll offer some projections about what the 2020-21 team’s depth chart might look like. Item One: Dubas Is Finished
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made only one big trade since leaving the bubble after their elimination at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets, but there’s a good chance the team isn’t finished making trades. In fact, there’s a chance the action will begin during the next two weeks. Related: Maple Leafs News &
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, TSN’s Frank Seravalli named 10 players most likely to be traded this offseason and there are some interesting names on the list. Teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars have some surprising names included, but the Vancouver Canucks saw two players make the top-ten list. In Montreal,
This edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors is dominated by today’s breaking news that Alex Pietrangelo might be interested in more than speed dating with the Maple Leafs. That news is highly speculative, but it’s being tossed around and seems worth some space. Related: Maple Leafs Radical Trade Rumors: Nylander, Ekblad, Nurse &
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news of a new coach hiring in Manny Malhotra, look at some insider scoop from St. Louis Blues hockey commentator Darren Pang about Alex Pietrangelo, and share some insights from hockey insider Darren Dreger that might shed some light on recent Frederik
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the names of a number of NHL defensemen who have been rumored to be possible good fits on the Maple Leafs’ blue line. Then I’ll take another look at rumors about a Frederik Andersen trade. Recent events have made me doubt such a
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news that Auston Matthews came in second to Nathan MacKinnon in the voting for the Lady Byng Trophy. I’ll report another COVID-19 quarantine that impacts a Maple Leafs signee. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Further Thoughts About the Andersen Trade Finally,
A few days ago, I wrote about the rumor that Toronto Maple Leafs starting goalie Frederik Andersen might be headed to the Carolina Hurricanes. That possibility is still flying around, however, further news and rumors have emerged. Related: Maple Leafs Radical Trade Rumors: Nylander, Ekblad, Nurse & Subban In this edition of Maple Leafs News
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers may be having an internal debate regarding Jesse Puljujarvi, while in Vancouver, could the Canucks actually choose Thatcher Demko over Jacob Markstrom? Might the Montreal Canadiens be looking at Taylor Hall and have the Maple Leafs spoken to Frederik Andersen about a trade? Oilers to Make Puljujarvi
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Toronto that plenty of teams are interested in Frederik Andersen and that the player himself is preparing to be traded. In Boston, defenseman Zdeno Chara says he has no plans to retire. Meanwhile, news out of the Edmonton bubble is that the Vancouver Canucks are
Wounds are still fresh after the Carolina Hurricanes were thumped by the Boston Bruins in Round 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and although their quest for the Cup is over, general manager (GM) Don Waddell hasn’t stopped to rest. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman’s 31 Thoughts, the Hurricanes may be looking for an
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff play-in series is upon us and there are still some burning questions surrounding the team coming in from Leafs Nation. As the team continues their series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, we’ll be diving into some playoff talk with the latest set of mail-in questions. Related: Maple Leafs’ Mailbag: Questioning
Generally speaking, you are as good on any given night as your starting goaltender. If your starting goalie pitches a shutout, you will win. If they give up four goals in the first period, chances are you can’t wait for the game to be over. That can’t come soon enough. The concept of good goaltending
Ever since the NHL hit pause on its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each team, whether it be deep in a playoff position or in the race for one, has looked to finish a season built on blood, sweat, and tears. With the announcement of a return-to-play postseason format that will include 24 teams
May 21 will be an important day for the NHL. Late on Wednesday, Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston tweeted that the NHL would call teams to review discussions about a return-to-play format that’s been proposed. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Crazy Ideas, Pietrangelo, Coach & Gardiner There are many issues to resolve; but, for now, getting
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the New Jersey Devils might try to offload a player or two. In St. Louis, is there a way Alex Pietrangelo will accept a bridge deal with the Blues? And, is there an update on Max Domi’s situation in Montreal? Finally, are the Toronto Maple Leafs
Now that it’s all but confirmed that the 2019-20 NHL season is done (fingers crossed for the playoffs!), I thought it would be fun to cap off the year with some individual awards voting for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Joined by fellow THW writer Peter Baracchini, and with the help of Twitter, we will be