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Are Criticisms of Maple Leafs Goalie Frederik Andersen Justified? [Video]
December 13th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs are a different team at the start of this season than they were at the start of last season. Every aspect of the team seems improved. The forwards added a bit of bite and are likely harder to play against; the defense added that missing link in T.J. Brodie that has been missing for several years. There’s also a...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brodie, Rielly, Hutchinson & More
November 5th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the offseason work that general manager Kyle Dubas did to improve his team’s defense. I’ll also stay with the defense to consider Morgan Rielly’s next contract. Although there’s no particular time rush, that question will be one the organization...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Anderson, Hutchinson & the Goalie Situation
October 31st, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I share news about two organizational signings yesterday – newcomer Joey Anderson and former-Maple Leafs goalie Michael Hutchinson. I’ll also speculate about what these signings might mean for the team in the near future. Item One: Maple Leafs Sign Joey Anderson to a...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Hoffman, Ekman-Larsson, More
October 30th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, the Toronto Maple Leafs have brought back a somewhat unpopular goaltender. Why? In Calgary, the Flames are not done making moves this offseason. What are they targeting next? Oliver Ekman-Larsson speaks about the trade rumors surrounding him this offseason and finally, in respect to free agency, Mike Hoffman's...
3 Takeaways from Stars’ Game 6 Loss
September 3rd, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche forced Game 7 against the Dallas Stars after being down 3-1 in the series, winning both Games 5 and 6. After Miro Heiskanen scored first in Game 6, the Avalanche put one past Anton Khudobin in each period, then added an empty-net goal by Nathan MacKinnon to seal the win. MacKinnon is having himself a postseason,...
Avalanche Finally Find the Net in Crucial Game 5 Win
September 1st, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche faced their first elimination game of the 2020 Playoffs and battled hard enough to play another day. The Avs scored five unanswered first-period goals to take down the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5 to bring the series to 3-2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B09FLgBSSvg With injuries beginning to mount, poor...
Avalanche Goaltending Reaches Deep
March 14th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche have depth in net with six goaltenders between the NHL and their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Philipp Grubauer began the season as the starter with Pavel Francouz as the backup. In most cases, that’s all the goaltending a team would need, but not this season and not for the Avalanche. Injuries have pushed...
THW's Goalie News: Francouz Stars, Rinne Hung Out to "Drai"
March 3rd, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche have a rising star on their hands, both literally and metaphorically, in their backup goaltender. Meanwhile, the limited NHL action on Monday night saw one goaltending evisceration and another debut with a new team. Rinne vs. Draisaitl Every brilliant, headline-making performance by an NHL forward has a...
Avalanche Bet on Their Core at the Trade Deadline
February 26th, 2020 Many rumors swirled around the Colorado Avalanche making a big trade prior to the deadline on Monday, Feb. 24. Those whispers crashed and burned as the cutoff time came and went. While some may wish the team made more of a splash, the front office sent a strong message, and it was a good one - the Avalanche organization is all in on the...
Maple Leafs Trade Hutchinson to Avalanche for Rosen, Flyers Acquire Grant from Ducks
February 24th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent goaltender Michael Hutchinson to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Calle Rosen. https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1231979656687034369 Hutchinson Era Over in Toronto The Ontario-born Hutchinson was a lightning rod for criticism in his second campaign for the Maple Leafs and...
Maple Leafs Won't Miss Playoffs Simply Due to Hurricanes Loss
February 23rd, 2020 The good news is the Toronto Maple Leafs won’t miss the playoffs based solely on their embarrassing loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Emergency goalie David Ayres may have stolen the spotlight, but the Canes far from stole two points from the Leafs, who just didn’t show up when it mattered. Carolina Hurricanes...
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...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs Loss on Broadway
February 6th, 2020 Another game and another loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs who took one step further away from climbing back into a playoff spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. On Wednesday, the Maple Leafs gave up another two points to the New York Rangers who came out flying and tallied a handful of goals in a 5-3 beat down of the Maple...
