Posts About "Alexander Barabanov"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Lehtonen, Barabanov & Matthews
July 9th, 2020 Last week the NHL and NHL Players' Association NHLPA tentatively agreed to extend the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for another four years, which means it will run through the 2025-26 season. Not much was made of that extension at the time, but it’s a big deal and offers labor certainty for the foreseeable future. As part of...
Jim Paliafito: A Valuable, Little Known Maple Leafs Employee
July 6th, 2020 When you’re hoping to sign a European free agent, there’s no better person for the job than Jim Paliafito, the Maple Leafs' senior director of player evaluation. Although his name seldom is mentioned outside of hockey circles, he’s one of the key reasons that his employer has a strong team that can and will – one way or another...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Salary Cap, Dermott, Barabanov & Lehtonen
June 29th, 2020 Even when the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the NHL will continue to feel its impact. In fact, the way things seem to be shaping up, that impact isn’t likely to end for a number of seasons. In this Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors edition, I’ll share some of the latest news around the NHL in regard to COVID-19...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Barabanov, Matthews, Marner & Marleau
April 9th, 2020 Because the regular season has been suspended, in each of the News & Rumors posts I’m writing these days I’ve included glimpses of what current Toronto Maple Leafs players are doing. At the same time, I’ve been collecting the news emerging from the organization. Related: Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marlies’...
Maple Leafs: Who is Alexander Barabanov?
April 7th, 2020 For the last few years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been interested in the international free-agent market. With signings like Andreas Borgman, Calle Rosen and more recently Ilya Mikheyev, the Maple Leafs haven’t been shy in giving players from overseas an opportunity to showcase their talent in North America. Really: Pavel Bure...
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Bruins, More
April 7th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is some thought that the Carolina Hurricanes might have interest in Robin Lehner, the Washington Capitals might be willing to walk away from Braden Holtby and the Chicago Blackhawks willing to trade Dylan Strome. The Toronto Maple Leafs get their guy and the Boston Bruins could be losing one of...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Barabanov, Matthews & Bieber & Mikheyev
April 7th, 2020 Although the NHL’s regular season has been suspended, hockey news is still emerging from the Toronto Maple Leafs organization almost every day. Little of that news involves players on the ice, but it does involve signings and what players are engaged in at home. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Barabanov, Marner...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Barabanov, Tavares & More
April 1st, 2020 With the NHL season on hold, obviously there isn’t a single frozen drop of on-ice news to report. Still, for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there is actual news emerging from the organization. Having time off in the “middle of a season” presents a unique opportunity for the team’s leadership to look back and assess and learn....
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Senators, Retirement Rumors, More
March 31st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have admitted their interest in a KHL forward, Brady Tkachuk provides an update on how the two Senators players who contracted the COVID-19 virus are doing, and the Edmonton Oilers confirm their interest in forward Anton Slepyshev and two 2016 draft prospects. Finally, there are more...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Barabanov, Marner & Shanahan
March 31st, 2020 For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 2019-20 season had its ups-and-downs. However, when new head coach Sheldon Keefe took over from the departed Mike Babcock, the team’s play drastically changed and the season improved for both players and for fans. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dubas, Trade Thoughts, Domi &...
