Posts About "Mikko Lehtonen"
Maple Leafs Go Defense First in Win Against the Jets
January 19th, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs dressed seven defensemen on Monday night. Due to roster changes, including Nick Robertson's injury, Toronto's forward situation was not clear. Also, when you're playing a team like the Winnipeg Jets, maybe having an extra defenceman is not a bad thing. However, the seven defensemen, 11 forwards strategy has been...
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Blackhawks, More
January 12th, 2021 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Vancouver Canucks inking a deal with Travis Hamonic. Meanwhile, In Toronto, the Maple Leafs have decided to give a new defenseman a bit more time before throwing him into game action. In San Jose, there is uncertainty surrounding forward Evander Kane. Finally, who was the top player in...
7 Maple Leafs Week 1 Takeaways: Matthews, Marner, Nylander & Lehtonen
January 12th, 2021 In his Sunday article, Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reviewed Saturday night’s Toronto Maple Leafs' intra-squad scrimmage held at Scotiabank Arena that marked the end of Week 1 of Training Camp. In addition, in a Sportsnet video included, Maple Leafs’ head coach Sheldon Keefe also reviewed Saturday’s intra-team...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dermott, Engvall, Lehtonen & Barabanov
January 11th, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll share what I think is really interesting news from the Maple Leafs’ training camp this morning. There have been a number of surprises, and I'll share what those are. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Timashov, Gauthier & Future Possibilities This is an...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brodie, Simmonds, Lehtonen & More
January 10th, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report some of the activities from the end of Week 1 of the team’s training camp. The players seem to be settling into their roles and becoming more comfortable and confident with the makeup of the team and their places within it. Related: Maple Leafs Radical Trade...
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Sabres, Jets, Canadiens, More
January 6th, 2021 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are questions about what Tuukka Rask will do long-term and also buzz the Boston Bruins might have tried to move him this offseason. There is a battle brewing in training camp for a couple spots on the Toronto Maple Leafs blue line and there are updates on both Patrik Laine and Pierre-Luc Dubois....
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Training-Camp Battles & New Roster Moves
January 3rd, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at some of the battles likely to take place during the Maple Leafs’ training camp over the next 10 days. The Maple Leafs have an exciting and solid roster, with different pieces that allow many different choices. It should be a really interesting training camp...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gauthier, Lehtonen & All-Canadian Play
December 22nd, 2020 So far, the Toronto Maple Leafs are waiting to see what happens about the NHL discussions with the Province of Ontario. Specifically, will the team be able to start its NHL regular-season schedule on Jan. 13 as has been planned? Currently, the Ontario government hasn’t decided whether to allow games to be played in Toronto and...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Lehtonen, Nylander & More
December 4th, 2020 In general news today, Pierre LeBrun reported that the NHL and the NHLPA have decided their original date of the first of January is simply unrealistic and have officially given up starting the NHL’s 2020-21 regular season that quickly. Instead, the NHLPA has asked about a mid-January start, and now the two sides are considering...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton’s Ability & Lehtonen’s Arrival
November 21st, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at two newcomers to the Maple Leafs roster. Currently, Jumbo Joe Thornton is playing (for free) at his Swiss home in Davos and Mikko Lehtonen just had his KHL contract terminated and will be soon heading to North America to prepare for the upcoming 2020-21 NHL...
Maple Leafs' Lehtonen Heading to Toronto
November 20th, 2020 It didn’t take long, but 26-year-old defensive prospect Mikko Lehtonen is officially on his way to Toronto and one step closer to cracking the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster for the 2020-21 NHL season. Lehtonen, who began the season on loan from the Maple Leafs to Jokerit Helsinki of the KHL, mutually agreed to part ways with the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lehtonen, Shanahan & Thornton
November 19th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report that newcomer Mikko Lehtonen tested positive for COVID-19 but is apparently out of the woods. I’ll share some insight about how the classy actions of Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan might impact the organization positively. Related: Marner Could be Moved...
Maple Leafs' Prospect Report: Ovchinnikov, Abramov Taking Steps in Development
November 7th, 2020 It’s early November and, yes, we’re in full swing when it comes to the NHL offseason. While start dates are still up in the air for a number of North American leagues, hockey is being played around the globe and that means there are a number of Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospects suiting up for their respective clubs. With that in...
