Posts About "Nick Robertson"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Robertson, Vesey & Kerfoot
October 18th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll offer insights about Joe Thornton that former San Jose Sharks teammate Logan Couture shared in a recent article in The Athletic. I’ll also look back at the history between new Maple Leafs signee Jimmy Vesey and incumbent third-line center Alex Kerfoot when they played...
4 Maple Leafs Poised For Breakout Seasons
September 29th, 2020 Now that the 2019-20 NHL season is officially over and the offseason is approaching, there are major issues that the Toronto Maple Leafs need to address. At the top of the list is defense, as it let them down again this season. Related: Worst Maple Leafs Trades All-Time The Maple Leafs have recently been linked to St. Louis...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Shattenkirk, Robertson, Hallander & More
September 26th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a right-shot defenseman Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas missed signing, but who is helping to lead his Tampa Bay Lightning team to a Stanley Cup victory. I’ll ask a “what if” question, wondering what might have happened to prospect Nick...
Maple Leafs' Top 5 Prospects
September 13th, 2020 Although the Toronto Maple Leafs don't have the prospect pool that they used to, they still have some really solid options that will look to make an impact in the lineup soon. Having one of the best developmental programs in the entire NHL has allowed them to develop prospects with more efficiency and that has led to a lot of homegrown...
Maple Leafs Blow Incredible Performance
August 7th, 2020 Hi Kevin, I really like the Hulk references and I think they work well with how the Leafs played last night, but I think this needs more content and information as it's currently a little light. Your title describes this incredible performance that they blew but you spend little time talking about how well they played before the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Ceci, Andersen & More
August 7th, 2020 I suppose I have to credit the Columbus Blue Jackets and coach John Tortorella for mounting a comeback from a 3-0 deficit to win in overtime 4-3, but it’s tough. Honestly, the more I see and hear the Blue Jackets head coach talk to almost anyone, the more I find his shtick tiresome and banal. That said, he’s obviously a good coach...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs' Game 3 Collapse
August 7th, 2020 Another year and another Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff collapse. The only positive to come from this one is the fact that it wasn’t in an elimination game and the Maple Leafs have less than 24 hours before they can try to put this one behind them. That said, it will come down to the Maple Leafs stringing together two straight wins...
Maple Leafs Need a New Plan: Too Much Wasted Effort, No Reward At All
August 3rd, 2020 Well, back to the drawing board. What we know after last night’s game is that, should the Toronto Maple Leafs move past the Columbus Blue Jackets into the playoff round, it won’t be because they swept their opponent. Last night, in what must have been totally frustrating, the Maple Leafs dumped Game 1 to the defensive-minded Blue...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs Game 1 Loss to Blue Jackets
August 3rd, 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs hockey is officially back with Game 1 of their play-in series taking place in Toronto on Sunday night. While it’s the first meaningful hockey either team has played in months, both clubs seemed to be in midseason form with the Columbus Blue Jackets taking home a 2-0 victory to open up their 2020 playoffs. The...
Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: His Progress, Problems & Potential
July 30th, 2020 If you’re not a Toronto Maple Leafs fan but you’ve heard the name Nick Robertson emerge in a postseason hockey conversations, here’s the backstory. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Good News & Bad, Final Roster & Korshkov The Maple Leafs drafted Robertson in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2019 NHL...
5 Takeaways from Maple Leafs' Exhibition Win Over Canadiens
July 30th, 2020 With pre-playoff training camps finally wrapped up, the Toronto Maple Leafs got their first official game action last night as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in exhibition play. Related: The Maple Leafs and the Legend of the Muskoka Five A frantic if not slightly sloppy game provided a nice little sneak peek into what we...
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 News & Rumors: Final Lines, Robertson, Gauthier & Engvall
July 26th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their last training camp practice. Along with the other 11 teams in the East, they'll be heading into their bubble tomorrow. The 12 teams in the West will travel to Edmonton to also enter that bubble. The next big event on the Maple Leafs' schedule will be their exhibition game against the upstart, No....
