2012 Toronto Maple Leafs Off-Season Guide
(Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club)
For the next four months, this will be your home to everything concerning the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2012 off-season. New content regarding the 2012 draft, free agency and trade options will be added to this page constantly. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back as often as you can to get the latest news on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Hockey Writers’ Maple Leafs Team
Lukas Hardonk – THW Contributing Editor – Twitter: @LukasHardonk
Mark Ascione – Maple Leafs Writer – Twitter: @MarkAscione
Stephen Stoneman – Maple Leafs Writer – Twitter @stonemanstephen
The Hockey Writers’ Maple Leafs Twitter account: @THW_MapleLeafs
Feel free to contact THW Contributing Editor and Leafs Writer Lukas Hardonk by email any time at lukas.hardonk(at)gmail(dot)com.
2012 Free Agent Watch
| Team | Age | Cap Hit | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | WIN | 36 | 1.8 | - |
| Smyth | EDM | 36 | 6.25 | - |
| Parise | NJ | 27 | 6.0 | - |
| Ellis | ANA | 31 | 1.5 | - |
| Boyes | BUF | 30 | 4.0 | - |
| Raymond* | VAN | 26 | 2.55 | - |
| Huselius | CBJ | 33 | 4.75 | - |
| Wideman | WAS | 29 | 3.937 | - |
| Vokoun | WAS | 35 | 1.5 | - |
| Rozsival | PHX | 33 | 5.0 | - |
| Jackman | STL | 31 | 3.625 | - |
| Carle | PHI | 27 | 3.437 | - |
| Auld | OTT | 31 | 1.0 | - |
| Stewart* | STL | 24 | 2.875 | - |
* = RFA
Looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2012-2013 Goaltending Situation by Lukas Hardonk
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Off-Season Options by Stephen Stoneman
2012 Maple Leafs Free Agent Watch
| Age | Cap Hit | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger | 32 | 3.5 | - |
| Gustavsson | 27 | 1.35 | - |
| Crabb | 29 | 750,000 | - |
| Dupuis | 27 | 650,000 | - |
| Zigomanis | 31 | 650,000 | - |
| Lashoff | 25 | 600,000 | - |
| Rosehill | 26 | 600,000 | - |
| Hamilton | 27 | 525,000 | - |
| Kulemin* | 25 | 2.35 | - |
| Rynnas* | 25 | 1.95 | - |
| Frattin* | 24 | 1.3 | - |
| Mueller* | 23 | 1.112 | - |
| Gysbers* | 25 | 900,000 | - |
| Franson* | 24 | 800,000 | - |
| Holzer* | 24 | 700,000 | - |
| Scrivens* | 25 | 600,000 | - |
| Mikus* | 23 | 563,333 | - |
| Greenop* | 23 | 551,667 | - |
| Fraser* | 25 | 550,000 | - |
5 Potential 2012 Free Agent Defencemen the Leafs Should Have an Eye On by Lukas Hardonk
Looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2012-2013 Goaltending Situation by Lukas Hardonk
* = RFA
2012 Maple Leafs Trade Watch
Why Roberto Luongo and the Leafs Aren’t a Good Match by Lukas Hardonk
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Trade Phil Kessel by Lukas Hardonk
Is Rick Nash a Viable Option for the Toronto Maple Leafs? by Lukas Hardonk
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Off-Season Options by Stephen Stoneman
*More to come.
2012 Maple Leafs Draft Watch
Profiles of high-ranked prospects courtesy of THW’s 2012 draft coverage team, led by Chris Ralph: Alex Galchenyuk, Filip Forsberg, Mikhail Grigorenko, Ryan Murray, Mathew Dumba, Nail Yakupov, Teuvo Teravainen, Morgan Rielly, Griffin Reinhart, Olli Maatta.
Why the Leafs Should Keep Their First Round Draft Pick, Not Trade It by Lukas Hardonk
Toronto Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Draft Based on Current Needs by Lukas Hardonk
Ole Ole Ole Ole! Habs Kick Leafs in Lottery Balls by Stephen Stoneman
*A full recap will be added following the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
All Links
Chris Ralph’s 2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide
Why the Leafs Should Keep Their First Round Draft Pick, Not Trade It by Lukas Hardonk
Toronto Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Draft Based on Current Needs by Lukas Hardonk
Why Roberto Luongo and the Leafs Aren’t a Good Match by Lukas Hardonk
5 Potential 2012 Free Agent Defencemen the Leafs Should Have an Eye On by Lukas Hardonk
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Trade Phil Kessel by Lukas Hardonk
Is Rick Nash a Viable Option for the Toronto Maple Leafs? by Lukas Hardonk
Looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2012-2013 Goaltending Situation by Lukas Hardonk
Toronto Maple Leafs: Five Reasons to Expect a Busy Off-Season by Lukas Hardonk
Brian Burke in Toronto: His 5 Best Transactions by Mark Ascione
Brian Burke in Toronto: His 5 Worst Transactions by Mark Ascione
Brina Burke Is His Own Worst Enemy by Mark Ascione
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Off-Season Options by Stephen Stoneman
Ole Ole Ole Ole! Habs Kick Leafs in Lottery Balls by Stephen Stoneman
Resources
Chris Ralph’s 2012 NHL Entry Draft Guide
Lukas Hardonk
Latest posts by Lukas Hardonk (see all)
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- Toronto Maple Leafs’ Final Four Games Present ‘Make or Break’ Scenario - April 19, 2013
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