Posts About "Travis Dermott"
How the Maple Leafs' Penalty Kill Could Look in 2019-20
July 4th, 2019 When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded away Nikita Zaitsev and Connor Brown, they lost two players that ranked one and four, respectively, in ice time (TOI) on the penalty kill. They also lost the second-highest TOI player when Ron Hainsey departed for their provincial rivals, the Ottawa Senators. That’s three of the most frequently used...
Jake Gardiner's Walk to Free Agency Will Hurt More Than You Think
May 14th, 2019 Since joining the team in 2011, Jake Gardiner has been the most polarizing player on the Toronto Maple Leafs. His skill and swashbuckling style of play left fans amazed at some times and frustrated at others. It was not uncommon to see the smooth-skating defenceman make a costly giveaway in his own end, only to follow it up with an...
Maple Leafs News: Tavares, Dermott, Babcock, Kivihalme & the NHL Draft
May 10th, 2019 This review of Toronto Maple Leafs news isn’t all good news. There are injuries to report; however, there were also more signings and preparations for the NHL Draft. Finally, general manager Kyle Dubas confirmed that Mike Babcock would return to coach the team for at least one more season. Related - Maple Leafs’ Rumors: Babcock,...
NHL News & Notes: Dermott, Zito and Seattle & More
May 9th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Travis Dermott is set to undergo shoulder surgery, the new Seattle franchise is scheduled to interview Bill Zito for their general manager position and Dylan McIlrath has signed an extension in Detroit. Related: NHL News & Notes: McAvoy, Canadiens Sign Leskinen & More Dermott Out 6...
Calle Rosen: The Maple Leafs' Defensive Reinforcement
April 1st, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs have a serious weakness on defence. This has been no secret as the team has struggled defensively since they re-emerged as a playoff contender in 2016-17. Now, as the Stanley Cup playoffs draw ever closer, they are set to receive a defensive reinforcement. After a strong season with the Toronto Marlies, Calle...
Travis Dermott: Maple Leafs’ Star in the Making
February 17th, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs' defenseman Travis Dermott is going to be an NHL star. That, in English grammar terminology, is a declarative sentence. And, I am declaring it up front. The Maple Leafs drafted Dermott in the second round, 34th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Although some might wonder what impact players remain that low...
