Posts About "Garret Sparks"
McElhinney Fighting for Job as Leafs Backup
November 15th, 2017 Over the summer, there was concern over the Toronto Maple Leafs re-signing Curtis McElhinney as their backup goalie. He played half a season with the Leafs, with most of his play being mediocre and only the odd game where he was solid in net. The Leafs also had Garret Sparks playing amazing in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies, so it...
Which Leafs Prospects Will Be Promoted For 2017-18?
May 31st, 2017 After an inspiring 2016-17 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, which saw upwards of six rookies in the lineup each night, it is time to look forward to the 2017-18 campaign. With so many of their top prospects making the jump to the NHL last year, it's natural that the Leafs are now lacking NHL-ready prospects. In what is already a...
Who Will Backup Andersen Next Season?
May 19th, 2017 After discussing the possible offseason changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs' defense, it only seems right to run through the rest of the team. Upgrading their defense is obviously a priority, but what about goaltending? Having depth is becoming more and more important in the NHL with how common injuries seem to be now. A team needs to be...
Kasimir Kaskisuo - Forgotten Maple Leafs Goaltending Prospect
May 15th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their fair share of goalies the past few seasons but there is one in particular that isn't usually spoken of but who shows potential. Kasimir Kaskisuo has had stellar numbers thus far for the Toronto Marlies, posting a 5-1 regular season record with a 1.84 goals-against average and .934 save percentage....
Leafs Year-End Prospect Update: AHL Edition
May 10th, 2017 Absolutely no one expected the Toronto Maple Leafs to be as good as they were in the 2016-17 season. Heavily projected to be one of the poorest teams in the NHL with a record to match, the Leafs, instead, quickly developed into one of the league's most lethal offensive squads. Capable of dazzling their opponents with high-end skill...
6 NHL Ready Leafs Prospects
April 3rd, 2017 The seeds of the Toronto Maple Leafs' rebuild are swiftly sprouting into saplings, and at a much more rapid pace than any could have foreseen. Firstly, there was Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander. Drafted first, fourth, and eighth overall, respectively, this lethal trio exploded onto the NHL scene in 2016-17 and...