Posts About "William Nylander"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Matthews, Marner & Nylander
November 30th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the continuing criticism leveled by NHL hockey analyst Brian Burke for the Maple Leafs’ signing of Jumbo Joe Thornton. Related: Maple Leafs Radical Trade Rumors: Nylander, Ekblad, Nurse & Subban Then I’ll share a recent set of NHL Power...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Barrie, Abruzzese & Nylander
November 29th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report an interesting story about Morgan Rielly’s leadership and sacrifice for the team. I’ll remind Maple Leafs fans not to forget about young prospect Nick Abruzzese, who won’t be playing hockey this season with the Harvard Crimson but who is a great...
Maple Leafs' Nylander is More Determined and Dangerous
November 18th, 2020 After an abysmal season that Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander would like to forget, he made the 2019-20 season one to remember. In addition, it was a message to let the fans know that he’s still the same, high-end offensive player that he was in his rookie and sophomore season. After a very impressive comeback...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Chara, Nylander, Matthews & McDavid
November 16th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at rumors that the Maple Leafs have some interest in Zdeno Chara. I'll then look at what players might be signed to the best contracts. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Chara, Barabanov & Team Leadership Finally, I'll share my belief that Austin...
Marner Could be Moved if Maple Leafs Decide to Retool
November 15th, 2020 It’s the offseason for who knows how much longer. When there are no games played, on-ice strategies to review, or player injuries to report, hockey writers move on to more expansive topics. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Andersen, Marner, Brooks That’s exactly what happened on Friday when The Athletic’s...
2014 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
November 10th, 2020 As players selected at the 2014 NHL Draft reach their sixth season in the NHL, this provides a perfect opportunity to look back on the top-10 players selected. So, have the top-10 lived up to their franchise-defining billings, or have these players failed to reach meet the hype of their draft position? Note: The 2014 NHL Draft was...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Maple Leafs' Salaries & More
September 24th, 2020 As part of my research when I put together posts about the Toronto Maple Leafs, I read dozens of daily posts by others who write about the Blue & White. My take is that, whether you agree with their analysis or not, the writers who cover the Maple Leafs are quite good. They are interesting, provocative, usually thoughtful, and offer...
Hurricanes Should Trade Brett Pesce
September 13th, 2020 One of the Carolina Hurricanes' biggest strengths lies within their defense. Their squad is stacked on the back end and will be for years to come. Yet, quality depth scoring on offense was a shortcoming last season. With such a good core of defenders, should the club subtract from defense to address their lack of scoring? Canes'...
Blue Jackets' Potential Trade Partners: Toronto Maple Leafs
September 4th, 2020 Welcome to part two of our month-long Columbus Blue Jackets mini-series on their potential trade partners. In part one, we looked at the Montreal Canadiens and the one player on there that would be a perfect fit in Columbus. We now turn our attention to the Toronto Maple Leafs. They've already started making major moves this...
3 Blue Jackets Trade Partners This Offseason
September 1st, 2020 With the 2019-20 NHL season firmly in the rearview mirror for the Columbus Blue Jackets, it’s time we turn our attention to the upcoming offseason. It will be a bit strange, since it’s in the fall and it’s shorter than usual, but the feel is that Columbus is ready to make a move to shake things up a bit. Columbus GM Jarmo...
Maple Leafs Radical Trade Rumors: Nylander, Ekblad, Nurse & Subban
August 31st, 2020 Last week, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas pulled off a huge trade that dealt Kasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The move cleared salary cap space, picked up a first-round draft pick, and hinted that the work of building the Maple Leafs for next season was far from complete. Related: Maple Leafs News &...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Tavares, Nylander More
August 9th, 2020 I wonder how many writers who covered Game 4 of the Columbus Blue Jackets versus Toronto Maple Leafs play-in series had started writing an article about the Maple Leafs blowing it yet again. Had the game played out as it seemed destined to, the Maple Leafs would have become the fifth team eliminated on a single day. I certainly saw a...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Mikheyev, Nylander & Andersen
July 24th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at what happened with Nick Robertson most recently. I’ll also share the continuing good news about Ilya Mikheyev’s great training camp and will review one of the most unique experiments during Phase 3 – playing William Nylander at center if only for one...
