Posts About "Rinat Valiev"
Ranked: The Leafs' Best Defense Prospects
December 31st, 2016 In their second season of a comprehensive, long-term rebuild, the Toronto Maple Leafs have surprised the NHL with their energetic, driven, and competitive style of play. Originally expected to finish near the bottom of the standings, the Leafs have played their way into legitimate contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and have...
Maple Leafs' AHL Defensive Depth
October 31st, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs' weakest area this season seems to be the defense. Multiple mistakes from pretty much every blueliner have cost the Leafs more than a few games already. We've seen defense pairings being broken up and reunited, veterans making more mistakes than younger guys and a defenseman once again being stuck in the press...
Three Up and Coming Maple Leaf Defenders to Watch
May 11th, 2015 The shelves used to be bare in respect to the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect cupboard. For many years, bad drafting and the trading away of picks, made it next to impossible for the organization to stockpile any worthwhile depth. Slowly, that has begun to change. Recent drafts have seen the Blue and White make intelligent picks that...
8 Team Russia Players to Watch For at 2015 World Junior Championships
December 18th, 2014 After two straight Bronze Medals, Team Russia parted ways with coach Mikhail Varnakov to bring back Valeri Bragin, who led the Mother Land to the 2011 Gold Medal and the 2012 Bronze Medal. Traditionally, the Russians are one of the contenders for the Gold Medal, and this year will make no exception as many good players will skate at...
Interview With Rinat Valiev On Leafs Rookie Camp, 2015 WJC
December 16th, 2014 In this translated interview, originally appearing in Russian language on the popular site championat.ru, Maple Leafs prospect Rinat Valiev discussed the Leafs rookie camp, the Subway Super Series, and the 2015 WJC. - Rinat, is there life after draft? - Of course, nothing really changed. I'm still playing in Kootenay. Naturally,...
Rinat Valiev: Interview With Maple Leafs Prospect
August 18th, 2014 Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rinat Valiev has just been signed to an entry-level contract after getting selected during the third round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The native of Nizhnekamsk, Russia spent two seasons in North America already, with the Indiana Ice of the USHL, and with the Kootenay Ice of the WHL. In this translated...
