Posts About "T.J. Brodie"
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...
Who'll Be the Maple Leafs' Goat in 2020-21?
December 29th, 2020 When the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice for the 2020-21 season, the club is missing a goat. I'm not talking about the GOAT, which stands for Greatest of All Time. I mean the guy who will get blamed when the team has a bad game or worse: a bad season. The 2019-20 season failures were blamed on a regular guilty position, defence. This...
Dear Santa: Toronto Maple Leafs' 2020-21 Wish List
December 20th, 2020 It wasn't all that long ago that the Toronto Maple Leafs were looking forward to a bright future ahead. Well, that window is now open and results better begin flowing in before it shuts on this franchise once again. As close as they seem to their next tier of success, it might take Santa granting some strategic wishes to propel them...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: 2020-21 Season, Canadian Division & Rielly
December 19th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share news about the agreement between the NHL and the NHLPA. Yesterday, the League and the Players Association agreed to more specific plans for the 2020-21 season (which really will only be a 2021 season.) The agreement is subject to a vote of approval from the two...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Money Issues, Core Four Challenge & More
December 2nd, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a report that the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment corporation is having money problems. I’ll share what I believe is Kyle Dubas’ direct challenge to his core of young stars to sacrifice for the team so the Maple Leafs can finally achieve...![Maple Leafs' Rielly & Brodie Pairing Could Be a Game Changer [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TJ-Brodie-Flames-383x231.jpg)
Maple Leafs' Rielly & Brodie Pairing Could Be a Game Changer [Video]
December 1st, 2020 One of the most important signings the Toronto Maple Leafs made this offseason was veteran defenceman, T.J. Brodie. For the last nine seasons, he was one of the Calgary Flames' most valuable defencemen, playing in all situations and eating up the minutes on a nightly basis. Now after 634 games and 266 points in Cowtown, he joins the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Brodie, Rielly & More
November 8th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take an extended look at how new Maple Leafs Joe Thornton is playing in Switzerland and share some insights about his life there. Second, I’ll look at the team’s depth on defense. Item One: Joe Thornton Is Scoring More than a Point-a-Game in Switzerland No...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brodie, Rielly, Hutchinson & More
November 5th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the offseason work that general manager Kyle Dubas did to improve his team’s defense. I’ll also stay with the defense to consider Morgan Rielly’s next contract. Although there’s no particular time rush, that question will be one the organization...
Maple Leafs Spent Less to Gain More in Free Agency
October 27th, 2020 Following another failed campaign from his Toronto Maple Leafs, general manager Kyle Dubas has been active this offseason. His philosophy hasn't proven ineffective just yet, though, as he's only entering his third year at the helm. In the meantime, Dubas has shown his ability to adapt, spending wisely to acquire what his team lacks...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Why Dubas Signed Experience in Offseason
October 16th, 2020 Editor's note - Published prior to the Maple Leafs' signing of Joe Thronton. When Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas spoke to the media prior to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, he stated his clear desire to build a team that would be tougher to play against. Most people believed he was talking about bringing in some tough...
Brodie Signing Makes Maple Leafs Defence a Strength
October 11th, 2020 Leading up to Oct. 9's opening of free agency, all of the talk in Toronto centered around the Toronto Maple Leafs' need to address the blue line, namely in the form of Alex Pietrangelo. The (former?) St. Louis Blues captain and King City, Ont., native reportedly had the Maple Leafs on his shortlist, and the draw of an elite right-handed...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Johnsson, Anderson, Brodie & More
October 11th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share action from yesterday’s busy day as the team worked to flesh out its roster – especially those depth players who will suit up when the team returns to play the 2020-21 season. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: What Now with Frederik Andersen? There...
Maple Leafs Are More Competitive After Free Agent Signings
October 10th, 2020 One day before the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas spoke to the media and made it very clear that his focus this offseason was to make his team tougher to play against. Dubas stated that whether it was through free agency or trades, he would do whatever he could to address that need. He also...
