What Does Grabner Bring to the Leafs ? James Tanner | September 20, 2015 Earlier this week, the Leafs acquired Michael Grabner from the Islanders for Tom Nilsson, Carter Verhaeghe, Taylor Beck, Chris Gibson and Matt Finn. While many expressed concern over the point of…
Can Joseph Blandisi be the Devils’ Version of Tampa’s Tyler Johnson? Dan Rice | September 11, 2015 It’s no secret to anyone that watched the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs that Tyler Johnson was an undrafted player (they mentioned it a gazillion times during Tampa Bay Lightning…
Maple Leafs Taking Unconventional Rebuild Route Joseph Aleong | August 27, 2015 “We need to put Canada’s team back on the map.” Mike Babcock’s introductory press conference as the 30th coach in Toronto Maple Leafs history on May 21st was one of…
Maple Leafs Minute: Komarov, Setoguchi and the Front Office Anthony Fusco | August 26, 2015 Traditionally August is considered a hockey dead month. There are no games, no major storylines and the season is still tantalizingly far away. Fortunately in hockey mad Toronto, there is…
Maple Leafs Minute: The Building of a Dynasty Nicco Cardarelli | August 10, 2015 When Brendan Shanahan was introduced as Maple Leafs President, he promised a culture change. We now have a clear indication as to what he meant. Shanahan is laying the groundwork…
Surprise! The Toronto Maple Leafs Have Two Generational Talents Kenneth Lam | August 2, 2015 If we look closely at the Toronto Maple Leafs, the hockey club boasts not one but two generational talents. Most people who follow the National Hockey League (NHL) associate generational…
Patrik Elias Needs Bounce Back Season Corey Spina | July 31, 2015 Patrik Elias is bar none the best forward in New Jersey Devils history. In 1,224 games, the 39-year-old Czech has amassed over 1,000 points, 400 goals and 600 assists since…
Why Pursuing Steven Stamkos as an UFA Makes Sense for Toronto Kenneth Lam | July 29, 2015 If I were newly-minted Leaf GM Lou Lamoriello, I would seriously consider pursuing Steven Stamkos when and if he becomes an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1, 2016. Speculations…
Maple Leafs and Sabres Are Improved Going into Next Season Anthony Fusco | July 28, 2015 It was a season of heartbreak and tough times for a couple of Atlantic division teams. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres, who have been regular rivals for years,…
New Jersey Devils: Examining Where It Went Wrong Amanda Rosko | July 27, 2015 Sports in general are impossible to predict, but the New Jersey Devils have taken it to another level. Simply suggesting what would take place in Newark just three seasons since the…
Maple Leafs Mailbag: Lamoriello Hiring and Bernier’s Arbitration Anthony Fusco | July 25, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a summer to remember. They have made numerous huge changes to the organization that will reverberate for years to come. President Brendan Shanahan has…
Hockey News: Lou Lamoriello Named Leafs GM; Coyotes Not Moving Marcy Di Michele | July 24, 2015 News broke yesterday that Lou Lamoriello had resigned his post in New Jersey. [Sporting News], [NY Daily News] and [Brick City Mashing] And then about five minutes later we learned that…