Dubas has authority too… John Shannon: Multiple sources have confirmed that Kyle Dubas has the authority to fire coach Mike Babcock and he doesn’t need to get approval from the Board. KHL … possibly one coming and one going Kevin McGran: KHL free agent forward Ilya Mikheyev is leaning towards either the Toronto Maple Leafs
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The disappointing first-round playoff exits of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Washington Capitals have some of their fans calling for changes. A case can be made for each club to address specific roster weaknesses through the trade market. The Penguins could use an injection of young talent, the Lightning must
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown there are more detail on the negotiations between Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Washington Capitals might look very different next season and the Ottawa Senators have asked for permission to speak with an assistant out of Toronto. Mitch Marner Could Be Traded The Sportsnet
The countdown to July 1st is on for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Sportsnet on Toronto Maple Leafs pending restricted free agent forward Mitch Marner and GM Kyle Dubas. “If he really is sincere in trying to get Mitch Marner signed before July 1 he’s going
In today’s NHL rumor rundown the Ottawa Senators are hopeful when it comes to the signing of one of their prospects, Nazem Kadri is about to be suspended and there are questions in Toronto as to whether or not this could be the writing on the wall for him being traded, Jason Zucker wants to
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers and more. Also, there is a new name linked to the Buffalo Sabres coaching search. Vancouver Canucks on Dean Lombardi Speculation and Contracts Francesco Aquilini says that despite reports he’s reached out
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, the Montreal Canadiens have signed Nate Thompson to an extension, Zach Hyman is set to undergo ACL surgery and Joe Pavelski is day-to-day. Thompson Signs Contract Extension While the last eight teams in the NHL are preparing for the second round of the playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens
Keys of the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason. The Nazem Kadri question – A salary cap hit of $4.5 million through 2021-22. A solid third-line center for the Maple Leafs but has been suspended in each of the past
report this ad TORONTO — Jake Muzzin knows about closing out series in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs defenceman won a Stanley Cup as a member of the L.A. Kings in 2014 and is one of just four players in Toronto’s room to play past the first round in the post-season. Muzzin’s message to his
The Penguins may have to look at moving Letang? Sean Tierney: Elliotte Friedman on his 31 Thoughts podcast with suggested that the Pittsburgh Penguins may need to look at trading defenseman Kris Letang first if they really want to start collecting significant assets. Jeff Marek asks Letang before Phil Kessel, to which Friedman answers: “I’m
TORONTO — Mitch Marner blocked one shot off his leg. As he crumpled to the ice in pain, the winger usually known more for his speed and skill found himself nose-to-nose with another David Pastrnak one-timer that could have gone anywhere — including off his face. Marner didn’t flinch. The blast wound up hitting another body part a second before the final buzzer sounded
Kadri’s time with the Maple Leafs could be coming to an end Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: wasn’t allowed to ask Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas about the future of Nazem Kadri and the Maple Leafs. A team spokesperson said that any offseason questions can wait until the offseason. We all know that Auston
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are more conversations about the future for Nazem Kadri and, in some respects, that carries over to questions about the future of head coach Mike Babcock. There are also rumors that the Montreal Canadiens have made a shopping list of players for the offseason and the
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, Nazem Kadri has been suspended, the Philadelphia Flyers have hired Alain Vigneault as their head coach, the Nashville Predators will be without Wayne Simmonds and Brian Boyle for a while and Joe Thornton will have a hearing for an illegal check to the head. Kadri Suspended for
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Nazem Kadri And Mike Babcock’s Future… Kadri’s and Babcock’s future in doubt? Kevin McGran of the Toronto Sun: (mailbag) After Nazem Kadri’s cross-check that will lead to his suspension, he has lowered his trade value and moved himself to the top of GM Kyle Dubas’ trade
Well, it was too good to last from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ perspective. They should have known, and probably did, that the Boston Bruins would have reverted to the form that beat them during the regular season. The Bruins did just that, and the result was a stop-in-your-tracks 4-1 reversal of the Maple Leafs’ Game
report this ad Nazem Kadri is likely going to be handed a lofty suspension for his crosscheck on Jake DeBrusk in Saturday’s playoff game versus the Boston Bruins. It will be another in a long line of trips in front of the NHL Department of Player Safety and as a repeat offender, Kadri will likely
The Toronto Maple Leafs skated out of TD Gardens last night with a convincing 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. After a season where the Bruins beat on the Maple Leafs, the nature of the win was surprisingly. In fact, Game 1 wins are rare for the Maple Leafs. The last time they won the