Posts About "Mitch Marner"
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...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Marner, Galchenyuk & Okulov
April 16th, 2020 Because the regular season has been suspended, I’m trying to do three things in the News & Rumors posts I’m writing these days about the Toronto Maple Leafs. First, I’m including a glimpse back at the season to look at a player who had an impact on the team. Second, I’m offering a glimpse at what current Maple Leafs players...
Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All Time
April 12th, 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
April 11th, 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...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Barabanov, Matthews, Marner & Marleau
April 9th, 2020 Because the regular season has been suspended, in each of the News & Rumors posts I’m writing these days I’ve included glimpses of what current Toronto Maple Leafs players are doing. At the same time, I’ve been collecting the news emerging from the organization. Related: Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marlies’...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Barabanov, Marner & Shanahan
March 31st, 2020 For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 2019-20 season had its ups-and-downs. However, when new head coach Sheldon Keefe took over from the departed Mike Babcock, the team’s play drastically changed and the season improved for both players and for fans. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dubas, Trade Thoughts, Domi &...
Maple Leafs Team Review: Matthews, Marner, Mikheyev & Muzzin
March 16th, 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs fans, we are absolutely in uncharted territory. The NHL regular season is now likely finished, as per a news release on March...
Maple Leafs Notes & Rumors: Campbell, Matthews, Marner & Rielly
March 4th, 2020 Given that the final score was 5-2 after the San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, you wouldn’t believe it was a goalie battle. But it was. In fact, one unlucky bounce spelled defeat for the Maple Leafs. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Power Play, Babcock, Marner Other than that, both...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Korshkov, Hyman, Spezza & Muzzin
February 18th, 2020 It’s tough to be a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. I don’t know about other fans, but just as soon as I believe this team is turning a corner, there’s a locked gate. One good thing happens, and then a not-so-good occurrence quickly balances it out. For every step forward, there seems to be a step backward. Related: Maple Leafs News...
