Posts About "Ilya Mikheyev"
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Panthers, More
October 22nd, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, Ilya Mikheyev comments on his contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs and says he took a discount to stay with the team. What else are the Maple Leafs doing to deal with a tighter cap? Meanwhile, there is news on Travis Hamonic and questions about whether or not he's still on the market because...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mikheyev, Ceci, Thornton & More
October 21st, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share news of Ilya Mikheyev’s two-year contract and I'll discuss former Maple Leafs defenseman Cody Ceci who signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Why Dubas Signed Experience in Offseason Third, I share a Joe Thornton and...
Maple Leafs' Mikheyev Arbitration Could End Badly
October 20th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Mikheyev and his agent are headed for arbitration. That hearing is coming up on Wednesday. Although professional sports is a business and NHL players are supposed to be able to suffer critique as part of their work, I can't imagine that any 26-year-old young man would emerge from an arbitration hearing...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, Haula, Kovalchuk, More
October 20th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ilya Mikheyev have filed their arbitration numbers and the two sides are quite a ways apart. Will a deal get done before Wednesday? In New Jersey, there has been talk of the Devils moving Kyle Palmieri, but what's the real deal? Why hasn't free agent center Erik Haula signed...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pietrangelo, Gardiner, Mikheyev & More
October 13th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some of the Maple Leafs who have recently landed with new teams and I’ll take a look at two things the team must do in regard to Ilya Mikheyev and Travis Dermott. Item One: Alex Pietrangelo Rumors Put to Bed in Sin City Thankfully, this might be my...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mikheyev, Dermott, Rodrigues & More
September 17th, 2020 Important NHL dates are coming up in the next month: Teams have until 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Oct. 7 to submit qualifying offers to their restricted free agents (RFAs); free agency opens Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. (Eastern Time), and RFAs are eligible to sign their qualifying offer sheets. Qualifying offers expire on Oct. 18. Related: Maple...
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...
