Posts About "Mitch Marner"
Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All Time
August 31st, 2020 In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. With the 2019-20 NHL regular season now on hiatus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed time to add my own thoughts to his. I encourage Maple Leafs fans to read his earlier post. Related: Is Matthews...
All-Decade NHL Draft – 2010 to 2019
August 28th, 2020 With 2019 coming to an end, it brings the end of a decade with it. This past decade has brought some of the best players to ever play the game into the NHL through everyone's favourite event: the NHL Entry Draft. Thinking about this, I decided to go back through every draft of the 2010s and pick the best selection at each spot for the...
NHL Rumors: Jets, Maple Leafs, Wild, Oilers, More
August 11th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is an update on the severity of Mark Scheifele's injury and how long he'll be out of action. In Toronto, there is a lot of talk surrounding Mitch Marner and a possible trade. In Edmonton, the status of Tyler Ennis is updated, and in Minnesota, The Wild are looking to make big changes. Wild Plans...
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Maple Leafs, Knights, Wild, More
August 10th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is good news for Vegas Golden Knights fans as they'll be getting a key forward back for their series against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Florida Panthers have officially parted ways with Dale Tallon, and there are questions in Toronto about whether or not this is the right offseason to break up the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Tavares, Nylander More
August 9th, 2020 I wonder how many writers who covered Game 4 of the Columbus Blue Jackets versus Toronto Maple Leafs play-in series had started writing an article about the Maple Leafs blowing it yet again. Had the game played out as it seemed destined to, the Maple Leafs would have become the fifth team eliminated on a single day. I certainly saw a...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Team Defense, Marner, Robertson & Engvall
July 28th, 2020 Welcome back to hockey. The NHL is on television today after more than four months off as the league responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Montreal Canadiens in an exhibition game at 8 pm. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will play earlier in the day (also in Toronto) and the Edmonton...
Maple Leafs in the 2022 Olympics: Could be the Best of Times or the Worst for their Fans
July 12th, 2020 As part of the Return to Play arrangement, there is a four-year extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. It includes NHLers returning to the Olympics. This creates an interesting dilemma for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGo6JBhXdI/ Remember the Jerry Seinfeld bit? “You’re actually...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kessel, Marner, Matthews & Salary Cap
July 7th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I want to review Phil Kessel’s time with the team. I also want to share speculation about which Maple Leafs are likely to make Team Canada for the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Robertson, Tavares & Matthews Third, I want...
Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner’s Thoughts about the NHL’s Return
June 22nd, 2020 Friday was a scary day for hockey. First, there was a report that multiple members of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization had tested positive for COVID-19 and the team temporarily closed its training facilities. Second, in news closer to home for the Toronto Maple Leafs, superstar Auston Matthews and a number of Arizona Coyotes also...
2015 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
May 28th, 2020 Heading into the 2015 NHL Draft, there was a feeling that this would be the draft class that defined the decade. Much like how Sidney Crosby was one of the seminal faces for hockey throughout the 2000s, the 2015 Draft had players that could define the sport throughout the 2010s and beyond. Now with these players having a few seasons...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Babcock, Marner & Stars as Trade Partners
May 25th, 2020 Given the news of the past few days that a 24-team play-in tournament was proposed by the NHL and approved in principle by the NHLPA, it’s tough for Toronto Maple Leafs fans not to think about their next possible opponent, which would be the Columbus Blue Jackets. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: NHL Restart, Tavares,...
NHL Rumors: Senators, Devils, Maple Leafs, Stars, Oilers, More
May 19th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Ottawa Senators are losing one of their veteran forwards to the Swiss league. Is Corey Schneider considering retirement? Would the Toronto Maple Leafs entertain a Mitch Marner to Dallas trade? And, how will the Edmonton Oilers juggle their blue line with limited funds? Senators...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner & Raymond, McFarland, Gilmour
May 9th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to make news and stir rumors even without playing regular-season hockey games. In today’s news and rumors post, I’ll share about a young Swedish prospect whose role model is the Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner and who hockey commentators suggest, in fact, plays a game similar to Marner’s. That young...
