Posts About "Alexander Kerfoot"
Avalanche Look Like Early Winners of the Barrie/Kadri Trade
October 24th, 2020 A little over a year ago, the Colorado Avalanche completed a blockbuster deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. On July 1st, 2019, the Avs traded defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward Alex Kerfoot, and a 2020 sixth-round pick to the Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Nazem Kadri, defenseman Calle Rosen, and a 2020 third-round pick. At the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Robertson, Vesey & Kerfoot
October 18th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll offer insights about Joe Thornton that former San Jose Sharks teammate Logan Couture shared in a recent article in The Athletic. I’ll also look back at the history between new Maple Leafs signee Jimmy Vesey and incumbent third-line center Alex Kerfoot when they played...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Quinn, Johnsson, Kerfoot & More
September 10th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a potential draft prospect and consider who else the Maple Leafs might trade if the organization’s goal is to clear salary-cap space. Finally, I’ll look at a new post about an old rumor that Alex Pietrangelo might be coming to the team. Item One: Nick...
3 Maple Leafs Flying Under the Radar in the Playoffs
August 2nd, 2020 It’s a well-known fact that the Toronto Maple Leafs boast one of the best offensive units in the NHL. All the focus seems to be on the team’s top offensive threats heading into the postseason, and rightfully so. Of the six players to score double-digit goals, five scored 15 or more during the regular season, all of whom are in their...
Maple Leafs Roster Depth Could Get Boost From Kerfoot
August 1st, 2020 After the NHL’s long-awaited return, six teams were in action Tuesday to start the league’s mini preseason. With the Pittsburgh Penguins facing the Philadelphia Flyers, the Toronto Maple Leafs playing the Montreal Canadiens, and the Calgary Flames pitted against the Edmonton Oilers, Tuesday was filled with some longstanding...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Andersen, Kerfoot, & More
July 29th, 2020 The good news is that the Toronto Maple Leafs won their exhibition game on Tuesday against Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens by a 4-2 score; but, that’s not the best news. The best news I’ve heard in a while came the day before when the NHL reported there were no new cases of COVID-19 at the end of Phase 3 as teams moved into...
Maple Leafs Depth Must Step Up Against Blue Jackets
July 16th, 2020 Hockey fans are ecstatic as NHL teams have resumed practicing ahead of the expected August 1st season restart. Some important pieces are falling into place for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as star Auston Matthews has recovered from COVID-19, some key injuries have been given time to heal, and Jason Spezza’s hands look as good as...
Maple Leafs' Depth Forwards Could be Key to Success
February 22nd, 2020 This season hasn’t exactly been one to write home about for the Toronto Maple Leafs. At 23-12-4, their record under Sheldon Keefe is solid overall, but their 8-8-3 record and five regulation wins since Jan. 6 have brought a lot into question. After embarrassing losses in Buffalo and Pittsburgh, the Leafs played maybe their most...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mikheyev, Engvall, Kerfoot, Barrie, Sandin
December 15th, 2019 What a good road trip for the Toronto Maple Leafs; the team left home with a record of 13-13-4 and came home 16-14-4 after playing four good teams and winning three of their four games. On Saturday night, the team beat the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 4-1. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Marner, Tavares,...
Kerfoot Suspended 2 Games
November 25th, 2019 The NHL's Department of Player Safety has suspended Toronto Maple Leafs' forward Alexander Kerfoot two games for boarding Colorado Avalanche defender Erik Johnson. Kerfoot was forced to miss some time with a facial injury and had only recently returned to the Maple Leafs lineup prior to this...
Maple Leafs' Kerfoot Suspended 2 Games
November 25th, 2019 NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot has been suspended two games by the NHL for an illegal hit on Colorado Avalanche defenceman Erik Johnson. Kerfoot cross-checked Johnson from behind and sent him crashing into the boards behind the Colorado goal in the second period of Saturday's game in Denver. Kerfoot was...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Holl, Kerfoot, Komarov & Trades?
November 16th, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a frustrating time of it recently. In fact, so frustrating that the even-tempered John Tavares smashed his stick in disgust on Friday night after the loss to the Boston Bruins. It was a frustrating game for both fans and, I’m sure, players. The team plays well enough to win on most nights, but...
Maple Leafs Lose Centre Alexander Kerfoot After Facial Surgery
November 15th, 2019 Toronto Maple Leafs centre Alexander Kerfoot is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair facial dental fractures. The Leafs say Kerfoot originally sustained the injury Nov. 5 during a game against the Los Angeles Kings. After Kerfoot reported ongoing discomfort while the team was in New York facing the Islanders on...
