Posts About "Kyle Clifford"
The Maple Leafs Need Grit, but Simmonds Isn't the Answer
September 11th, 2020 It seems like every prominent NHLer from the Greater Toronto Area is linked to the Maple Leafs at one point or another. Steven Stamkos was reportedly close to signing with the blue and white back in 2016, John Tavares actually did come home as a free agent in 2018, Jason Spezza followed suit in 2019, and rumours of P.K. Subban to...
Maple Leafs Rumor: Kyle Clifford Out, Wayne Simmonds Potentially In
September 8th, 2020 In an update on the rumors and news regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuesday could be a potentially interesting and memorable day for the organization if speculation surrounding the team turns out to have any truth behind it. First, there was talk that Kyle Clifford might have been told he's not going to be re-signed by the...
2019-20 Kings Trade Reviews: Building for the Future
September 3rd, 2020 One of the most important things when it comes to a rebuilding team, such as the Los Angeles Kings, is being able to let go of older players who won't be of much value when the team is competitive again. The Kings' management certainly did that this season, all at the deadline, and they began to take care of one of the biggest issues...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs' Game 2 Shutout
August 5th, 2020 Two days after being shutout in the opening game of their qualifying series with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Toronto Maple Leafs turned the table and did the exact same to their play-in opponents. That is, on Tuesday night, the Maple Leafs - behind a strong performance from Frederik Andersen - took home a 3-0 victory to even the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Final Lines, Robertson, Gauthier & Engvall
July 26th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their last training camp practice. Along with the other 11 teams in the East, they'll be heading into their bubble tomorrow. The 12 teams in the West will travel to Edmonton to also enter that bubble. The next big event on the Maple Leafs' schedule will be their exhibition game against the upstart, No....
Maple Leafs Banter with Forbes & Baracchini: Who'll Be the Maple Leafs Unsung Hero in the Playoffs?
July 23rd, 2020 When the playoffs start, all the attention will be focused on the top players to be at their best, push their team forward and be a key factor in winning the Stanley Cup. Ryan O’Reilly did that last season for the St. Louis Blues; Alex Ovechkin dominated the postseason the year before for the Washington Capitals. Related: Top 5...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Oilers, Canucks, More
May 14th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a prospect while forward Kyle Clifford discusses the odds he'll re-sign in Toronto. Could the Calgary Flames take a run at one of the offseason's top UFA defensemen? And, will the Edmonton Oilers have trouble signing Ethan Bear to the contract they'd like? Finally, what...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, KHL Hockey, Face Mask & Clifford
March 26th, 2020 Yesterday, March 25, the NHL reported that the Scouting Combine, the NHL Entry Draft, and all NHL Awards would all be postponed. That announcement reinforces the fact that North America is basically on lockdown from sports or any other social gathering. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dubas, Trade Thoughts, Domi &...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Capitals, More
March 26th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that a couple of Calgary Flames forwards may have dodged a bullet when it comes to trades because of the NHL stoppage, the Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Kyle Clifford are interested in an extension and what will the Washington Capitals do with a three specific pending free...
Maple Leafs Rumors & Speculations: Malgin, Campbell & Playoffs?
March 18th, 2020 Things are really slowing down insofar as hockey news is going. People are responding to the call to stay home and self-quarantine in an effort to stay safe and save lives. The NHL season is on pause; however, there are some rumors that both players and NHL governors believe it might be possible to finish the current season...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hutchinson, Matthews, Clifford, Campbell
February 7th, 2020 I was a Michael Hutchinson fan and hoped he might have fared better. Alas, he didn’t and now he’s likely gone. After his tough night in goal against the New York Rangers (a 5-3 loss) on Wednesday night, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas pulled the trigger to bring in goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford...
Maple Leafs: Reviewing the Campbell/Clifford Deal
February 6th, 2020 With Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen out with a neck injury that he suffered against the Florida Panthers, there were two crucial loses that impacted the teams position in the standings. The goaltending situation is getting bleaker by the minute where important points are being lost. In addition, they’re starting to...
Maple Leafs Acquire Campbell and Clifford From Kings
February 5th, 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas took the initial steps towards filling a couple of glaring holes in the lineup when he made his first big trade of this season's road to the NHL Trade Deadline. On Wednesday, he acquired the team's new back-up goalie and a little bit of toughness, two things the Maple Leafs drastically needed help with....
