Maple Leafs Prospects
Should the Leafs Trade Andreas Johnsson?
February 19th, 2018 The biggest issue facing the Toronto Maple Leafs is one which each and every NHL franchise would be glad to face. Boasting overwhelming depth up-front, the Leafs have, over time, collected a wealth of capable forwards and competent young prospects eager to make an impact...
Leafs Prospects Liljegren & Woll Showcased at WJC
January 8th, 2018 There may be no better chance to see some of your favourite NHL team’s best prospects than at the World Junior Championships. While much of the focus this year centered around 17-year-old phenom Rasmus Dahlin and a lack of attendance, it was an opportunity to evaluate the...
Marlies Look Poised for a Strong Season
October 26th, 2017 Since last season, the Toronto Marlies have bolstered their roster with a number of changes that have resulted in a great start to the 2017-18 AHL season. With a record of 5-2-0, the Marlies sit at the top of the North Division, and, if their start is any indication,...
Maple Leafs News: Notable Roster Cuts, New Third Pairing
October 4th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have cut down their roster to 23 players as of Tuesday, making some positional battles more clear before the season opener on Wednesday. According to TSN, Lou Lamoriello said that Roman Polak will not be signing with the team after completing his...
Maple Leafs Prospects That Will Have to Keep Waiting
September 29th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs are a team that is looking to improve on a surprising season. However, the way fans saw them improving on the day they were eliminated from the playoffs is different than how they see it now. Back then, it was just relying on the Leafs' young players...Projecting the Toronto Marlies 2017-18 Lineup
August 9th, 2017 As the Toronto Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, head into the 2017-18 season, they will be presenting one of the deepest and most impressive lineups in the AHL. The Marlies will boast a mix of savvy veterans and young talented depth prospects. After...Kapanen Unlikely for Maple Leafs Opening Roster
August 2nd, 2017 Kasperi Kapanen has quickly become a fan favourite in Toronto, playing for both the Marlies and the Maple Leafs. While he was very successful in the AHL, he hasn't been given much of an opportunity to produce at the NHL level. He was drafted in 2014 by the Pittsburgh...
Toronto Maple Leafs Top 20 Prospects
August 1st, 2017 With the promotion of a half dozen rookies into the NHL during the 2016-17 season, the Leafs prospect pool has been quickly diminished. With that, a great deal of young players have also moved up the depth charts, in the lower ranks. While the budding superstars are no...Leafs Sign Timothy Liljegren to Entry-Level Contract
July 14th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed their first-round draft pick Timothy Liljegren to a three year, entry-level contract worth $925,000 annually at the NHL level, or $70,000 annually in the AHL. The deal also includes player bonuses worth a maximum of $400,000. The...
Nikolay Chebykin Preparing for Leafs Future
July 3rd, 2017 A seventh-round pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016, forward Nikolai Chebykin had a strong 2016-17 campaign, scoring his first goal in the KHL and showing a lot of progress. The young forward is going to skate at the Leafs rookie camp starting on July 5. The Hockey...
Timothy Liljegren - Maple Leafs Draft Steal at 17th Overall
June 26th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn't believe that Timothy Liljegren fell to 17th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, the Swedish defenseman was projected to be a top-5 selection, however, he came down with mononucleosis midway through the season. Once his...
Maple Leafs Winger Depth is a Good Problem
June 4th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have a problem. However, it’s a problem that most teams would like to have. They just have too many players, specifically on the wings. So what do they do? Well, let’s look at the depth they have on the big club first. At left wing, they have...
Competition Brewing for Leafs 3rd Pairing
May 31st, 2017 With the two most recent signings out of Sweden, Calle Rosen and Andreas Borgman, the Toronto Maple Leafs now have a total of six defensemen competing for a single spot in the starting lineup. This total could be increased to seven if Matt Hunwick returns in the 2017-18...
