Posts About "Wayne Simmonds"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brodie, Simmonds, Lehtonen & More
January 10th, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report some of the activities from the end of Week 1 of the team’s training camp. The players seem to be settling into their roles and becoming more comfortable and confident with the makeup of the team and their places within it. Related: Maple Leafs Radical Trade...
Maple Leafs' Power Play Shakeup Is a Mistake
January 9th, 2021 With training camp in full swing, we've been treated to a ton of news and updates about the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week. And with so many changes made to the lineup this offseason, there were bound to be some interesting moves. So far, we've heard that the Leafs will roll with a more balanced top-nine, highlighted by...
Maple Leafs Made a Mistake Signing Simmonds Over Perry
December 28th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs had one clear goal this offseason: to get bigger, meaner, and tougher to play against. General manager Kyle Dubas made that clear during an early offseason Zoom call and quickly followed through, adding Wayne Simmonds, Joe Thornton, and Zach Bogosian in free agency, all on the cheap. Related: Maple Leafs Well...
Maple Leafs Are "Different" Heading Into 2020-21 Season
December 21st, 2020 Not everything is decided about the upcoming 2020-21 NHL regular season. Fans should be hearing further about how the NHL and the five Canadian provinces with NHL teams are working together to create a viable and safe format so that the NHL can return to play a new season. Rumors suggest that those decisions might be made early this...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Simmonds, Andersen & US Hockey
December 18th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share Mitch Marner’s insights about the possibility of the Maple Leafs being based entirely in the United States during the 2021 NHL season. I’ll also share his memories about his first meeting new teammate Wayne Simmonds. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors:...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Der-Arguchintsev, Amirov, Marner & More
December 16th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at two Maple Leafs' prospects who have recently come from the KHL. One is Semyon Der-Arguchintsev, who’s recuperating from a bone bruise, and the other is Rodion Amirov, who will be playing for Team Russia during the upcoming World Junior Championships in Edmonton...![Do the Toronto Maple Leafs Have a Leadership Problem? [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tavares-CP-1-383x231.jpg)
Do the Toronto Maple Leafs Have a Leadership Problem? [Video]
November 30th, 2020 In a recent edition of THE HOCKEY WRITERS Live, host Mark Scheig asked a trio of writers for the Toronto Maple Leafs about the leadership for the team. "There are some people out there questioning the leadership in the room," said Scheig. "Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have a leadership problem?" https://youtu.be/nZLHpKc74qI "Since...
Maple Leafs Loss to Blue Jackets Was For the Best
November 16th, 2020 It was an embarrassing loss. The Toronto Maple Leafs had the opportunity in front of them. They got to play in their home rink. They made an incredible comeback in Game 4 to force a deciding Game 5. But then thud. The Columbus Blue Jackets came back and shut the Maple Leafs out to end their season. Once again, all that top-end...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: O’Ree, Simmonds, Hallander & More
October 30th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll report on Willie O’Ree's new book about his life and hockey. I'll also update how two young Swedish prospects are currently doing in the Swedish Hockey League. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dermott, Lehtonen & “Dr. Strangelove” I'll also share the...
Maple Leafs Provide Tricks and Treats this Halloween
October 30th, 2020 Happy Halloween! For the trick-or-treaters approaching the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, they may notice something different. It isn’t as lovely and pleasant as they may have remembered. For the past couple of seasons, the scariest thing at Scotiabank Arena has been a life-size plush teddy bear named Carlton. That said, he could be...
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...
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
October 23rd, 2020 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches and integral people. It’s no different when it comes to the Gordie Howe hat trick. No, we’re not talking about a three goal performance of some kind. Rather, a Gordie Howe hat trick includes...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mikheyev, Ceci, Thornton & More
October 21st, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share news of Ilya Mikheyev’s two-year contract and I'll discuss former Maple Leafs defenseman Cody Ceci who signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Why Dubas Signed Experience in Offseason Third, I share a Joe Thornton and...
