Posts About "John Tavares"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Barrie, Nylander & Tavares
July 5th, 2020 I came across an interesting bit of history doing my research for this post. That is, as sportswriter Lance Hornby noted, “Since 1917, more than 1,000 men have worn the Blue and White in Toronto’s NHL history. They’re part of a team that millions of Canadians grew up listening to, watching on TV or even seeing live, perhaps...
Today in Hockey History: July 1
July 1st, 2020 July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years thanks to the start of free agency. In addition to some big contracts getting signed, this date has also seen the birth of three different Hall of Fame forwards. Free Agency Frenzy July 1 has been the opening of free agency across the NHL for some time...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Nylander, Statistics & Elynuik
June 22nd, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I will share an interview with John Tavares about the NHL’s return to play, additional insights on William Nylander’s value to the team, what advanced statistics suggest about different players’ value and the signing of a Toronto Marlies young forward. Item One: John...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Tavares & a Return to Play
June 10th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, there’s good news to share. Zach Hyman was named the team's Bill Masterton Trophy candidate, and John Tavares is determined to see how far his team can go in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Phase 2 of the Return to Play Plan also began this week, which means the team has started...
Frontenacs' Shane Wright Tops McDavid's Rookie Season
June 6th, 2020 John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, Shane Wright. One of these names is not like the others, but with a strong rookie season, Wright has the potential to be as good as the players mentioned here before him. The names on this list were not a coincidence. Like Wright, they were granted exceptional status and played in the OHL...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Draft Lottery & Barrie
May 28th, 2020 Just this morning (May 28), Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was interviewed by TSN’s Gino Reda and talked about his excitement for what might unfold in the near future. Related: A Return to Play: How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against the Blue Jackets Tavares noted, "I think guys are excited about getting back on the...
3 Maple Leafs Benefitting From the NHL Pause
May 27th, 2020 There’s a trio of Toronto Maple Leafs players who’ve benefitted from the pause more than others, not only saving their season but maybe even their careers and reputations. Every team has been able to cash in with months of rest to get players healthy. The Maple Leafs are no different. Related: Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin - 25...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: NHL Restart, Tavares, Lehtonen & Brooks
May 19th, 2020 Over the past few days, news has emerged that there have been intense discussions about how to restart the 2019-20 NHL season. In fact, this morning (May 19), the NHL reported that commissioner Gary Bettman and his people have been looking at “probably eight or nine different places” that would be able to host “a dozen or so teams...
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 a Source of Positivity in Otherwise Challenging Times
April 7th, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world operates. One can no longer turn on the television or open social media without seeing an updated infection count or new restrictions about social distancing. Now in our fourth week without hockey and sports in general (aside from Toronto Raptors championship re-runs), it's time to...
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....
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Spezza, Robertson & Tavares
March 29th, 2020 Mitch Marner's new six-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, signed on Sept. 13, 2019, that was supposed to be the final distraction in the way of a team preparing for what was supposed to be a highly-successful 2019-20 season. Sure there were nagging questions about the team’s defense but people were...
Islanders' 5 Greatest Games at Barclays Center
March 24th, 2020 With the current suspension of the 2019-20 NHL season, the New York Islanders' run at the Barclays Center seems to be officially over. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all games next season will be played at the Coliseum before the team's brand-new Belmont Arena will open for the 2021-22 season. Related: Best of the Islanders'...
