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Maple Leafs & Canucks Could Connect for a Deadline Deal

Spencer Lazary | February 5, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks are two teams that could make a deal as the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline approaches. Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas will…

Maple Leafs Goalie Options to Combat Matt Murray’s Uncertainty

Spencer Lazary | January 31, 2023

Ah, the annual Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending discussion has arrived. Every season, it seems like one of the Maple Leafs’ goalies either falls off or gets hurt right before the…

3 Trade Targets with Term for the Maple Leafs

Spencer Lazary | January 28, 2023

As the 2023 Trade Deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs have dispatched pro scouts to other teams’ arenas in search of a diamond in the rough. With no contract extension…

Nik Antropov’s Hockey Journey From Kazakhstan to the NHL

Spencer Lazary | January 26, 2023

You don’t see an NHL player from Kazakhstan every day but look no further than Nik Antropov. On Feb. 18, 1980, he was born in Oskemen, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union; on…

Best & Worst Trades During Burke’s Time with the Maple Leafs

Spencer Lazary | January 22, 2023

When Brian Burke was hired as the general manager (GM) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it appeared like the team’s course would take a dramatic turn. But that’s not how it…

Maple Leafs Have 3 Good Trade Options to Fix Their Forward Lines

Spencer Lazary | January 18, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs are near the top of the standings and there are only 43 days before the NHL trade deadline. As a result, they will be looking to…

Jason Spezza’s Journey From 2nd-Overall Pick to Hometown Hero

Spencer Lazary | January 16, 2023

On June 13, 1983, in Mississauga, Ontario, Jason Spezza was born. He is a part of a small list of players who played in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) at…

Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann’s Journey to the NHL

Spencer Lazary | January 13, 2023

On Jan. 11, 2023, Bobby McMann made his NHL debut against the Nashville Predators when the Toronto Maple Leafs called him up from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto…

Maple Leafs Need to Prioritize Bunting & Kampf Extensions

Spencer Lazary | January 10, 2023

There are a total of 13 players on the Toronto Maple Leafs whose contracts are due to expire at the season’s end, which includes four restricted and nine unrestricted free…

8 Maple Leafs Who Are Eligible for an Extension

Spencer Lazary | January 2, 2023

The NHL allows teams to negotiate contract extensions with their players who are signed to one-year deals now that the calendars have changed to 2023. The Toronto Maple Leafs have…

Revisiting the Dion Phaneuf Trade to Ottawa

Spencer Lazary | December 31, 2022

On Jan. 31, 2010, Dion Phaneuf was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade from the Calgary Flames, and it appeared as though the franchise’s face had just…

How the Maple Leafs Can Keep Michael Bunting Long-Term

Spencer Lazary | December 24, 2022

It goes without saying that since joining the team, Michael Bunting has developed into a crucial piece of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But unless the Maple Leafs can reach a…