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Maple Leafs Could Land Alex Tuch in Suggested Blockbuster With Sabres

Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 8, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres have two different goals heading into the 2025-26 season, and with that in mind, there is a possibility they could pull off a…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Maple Leafs Prospects That Could Be Moved by the 2025 Trade Deadline

Stefano Rubino | February 27, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had the longest period as “buyers” among all Canadian teams—a statement that would have felt strange to make just ten years ago. However, the challenge…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies, Trade Deadline

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Niemela & Bracco

The Old Prof | January 29, 2025

Since Anthony Stolarz has been out of the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t had the two goalies they had planned on when they began the season. They then lost…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Marlies’ 3 Stars for November 2024

Stefano Rubino | December 3, 2024

The Toronto Marlies played their last game of the month against the Cleveland Monsters on Nov. 29 and were shut out 2-0, bringing their record to 10-2-2-3. Their next game…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies Showcase Depth and Skill in Strong AHL Start

The Old Prof | November 20, 2024

The Toronto Marlies are off to an impressive start, boasting an 8-1-4 record and being the only American Hockey League team with just one regulation loss. However, the competition in…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies

Preseason Struggles Put Maple Leafs’ Defensemen on the Edge

The Old Prof | October 5, 2024

With the preseason winding down and roster decisions looming, two Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen find themselves in precarious positions. Timothy Liljegren and Topi Niemelä, once considered integral parts of the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Cowan, Lorentz & Niemelä

The Old Prof | October 4, 2024

As the Toronto Maple Leafs approach the conclusion of their preseason, roster decisions loom large. Several players have made headlines, either fighting for their spots on the team or stepping…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Maple Leafs Prospects to Watch During the Preseason

Peter Baracchini | September 21, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ training camp is already underway and now the focus shifts onto the competition and battle for roster spots as players make their case to make the…

Categories AA, Maple Leafs Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Niemela in Line for Breakout Season Following Prospect Showdown Performance

Stefano Rubino | September 19, 2024

Over the weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens’ top prospects participated in a two-game exhibition tournament that provided a more competitive environment than the inter-squad scrimmages held during…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies

3 Marlies Looking To Have Big Offensive Seasons

Stefano Rubino | September 11, 2024

As we approach training camp for the Toronto Marlies and the start of the 2024-25 NHL season, it’s time to review the roster and assess which players could see an…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Jumbo Joe, Tanev & Niemela

The Old Prof | August 27, 2024

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss some intriguing updates and speculations. First, I’ll share some tidbits about William Nylander and the exciting new Amazon…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

4 Maple Leafs Prospects Who Could Be in the NHL in 2024-25

Peter Baracchini | August 27, 2024

As we approach the start of training camp and the eventual start of the 2024-25 season, there are bound to be some surprises that can show up on the Toronto…

Categories Editor's Choice, Maple Leafs Prospects, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs
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