Posts About "Ilya Mikheyev"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mikheyev, Andersen & More
September 6th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have finished their season’s abbreviated Stanley Cup run, but they aren't finished with their business by a long shot. Early in July, when the NHL announced the dates for the rest of the 2019-20 season, some dates are now key for the club. Fans might want to pencil these days into their calendars. Related:...
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...
5 Takeaways from Maple Leafs' Exhibition Win Over Canadiens
July 30th, 2020 With pre-playoff training camps finally wrapped up, the Toronto Maple Leafs got their first official game action last night as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in exhibition play. Related: The Maple Leafs and the Legend of the Muskoka Five A frantic if not slightly sloppy game provided a nice little sneak peek into what we...
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Capitals, Hurricanes, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More
July 25th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Chicago Blackhawks' goaltender Corey Crawford and his return to the lineup. Meanwhile, a goaltender out of Washington is now done for the season. In Arizona, is the general manager of the Coyotes and the team headed for a divorce? How is Ilya Mikheyev doing in Toronto since his return from...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Mikheyev, Nylander & Andersen
July 24th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at what happened with Nick Robertson most recently. I’ll also share the continuing good news about Ilya Mikheyev’s great training camp and will review one of the most unique experiments during Phase 3 – playing William Nylander at center if only for one...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Tavares & Mikheyev
July 18th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share what’s happening with young Nick Robertson in training camp. I’ll also talk about the health of John Tavares and note how Ilya Mikheyev has shown exponential growth during the season. Finally, I’ll talk about the rumors that there will be a change of team...
Maple Leafs' Ilya Mikheyev is Earning his Nickname
July 18th, 2020 There are common phrases Toronto Maple Leafs' players use to describe Ilya Mikheyev. Depending on who you ask, you'll hear things like: he loves hockey, he's a hard worker, and he's dedicated to his team. But without fail, everyone uses the same phrase: "he's flying out there." Which is an appropriate catchphrase for the one they call...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hollowell, Matthews, Mikheyev & Robertson
July 15th, 2020 After the first two days of training camp, we know that Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe is focusing on defense. Multiple sources have quoted him saying that the team is working on all three zones of defense - the offensive, neutral, and defensive zone - to tweak or make “structural” changes to how the team was...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mikheyev, Robertson, Matthews & Liljegren
July 14th, 2020 I don’t know how other Toronto Maple Leafs fans feel after the past two days, but I’m excited. It’s great to see the team back on the ice. It’s also nice to find on-ice related topics to write about. In fact, most of the topics in today’s edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors are from the rink. Related: Maple Leafs’...
4 Takeaways from Maple Leafs' Phase 3 Roster
July 14th, 2020 The players are back in town and with Toronto being named one of the NHL’s two hub cities, they’re getting ready to play host to half of the half of the NHL’s play-in series when the game does return. But even before getting to puck drop, teams were required to submit their Phase 3 training camp rosters - thanks in large part...
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: CBA Issues, Spezza & Mikheyev
June 30th, 2020 As part of my research for this post on the Toronto Maple Leafs, I read Bob McKenzie’s tweets over the past 24 hours. This guy is busy. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brazeau, Nesterov & Mogilny I’m continually surprised by how much hockey “insiders” know about what’s going on around the NHL, but when I see...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Postseason Play, Robertson & Mikheyev
June 5th, 2020 Although nothing is happening yet, decisions are being made. Yesterday, the NHL and the NHLPA (Players’ Association) agreed on structuring the 24-team format. The play-in round will take place between teams 5 - 12 in each conference. That round will be a best-of-five series. However, the conference quarterfinal, semifinal, final, and...
