Posts About "William Nylander"
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...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Matthews & Andersen
July 17th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at William Nylander’s desire to carry over his stellar season into the postseason. I’ll also make a case for Auston Matthews to be a candidate for the Lady Byng Trophy, and I’ll ask which Frederik Andersen might show up during the postseason. Item One: Where...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Barrie, Nylander & Tavares
July 5th, 2020 I came across an interesting bit of history doing my research for this post. That is, as sportswriter Lance Hornby noted, “Since 1917, more than 1,000 men have worn the Blue and White in Toronto’s NHL history. They’re part of a team that millions of Canadians grew up listening to, watching on TV or even seeing live, perhaps...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Maroon, Nylander, Barrie, Keefe & Rielly
July 4th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at a possible addition to next season's roster, William Nylander’s increased production since Sheldon Keefe took over as the head coach, and wonder why Morgan Rielly might have a bit of a chip on his shoulder heading into the postseason. Item One: Why Patrick...
Maple Leafs Banter with Forbes & Baracchini: Top Storyline from 2019-20
July 4th, 2020 A shortened NHL season didn’t stop the Toronto Maple Leafs from creating a number of storylines as a team in 2019-20. From the firing of their coach, to the debut of their new bench boss, to nearly career bests for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, the Maple Leafs have a lot to look back on from the COVID-19 shortened...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Nylander, Statistics & Elynuik
June 22nd, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I will share an interview with John Tavares about the NHL’s return to play, additional insights on William Nylander’s value to the team, what advanced statistics suggest about different players’ value and the signing of a Toronto Marlies young forward. Item One: John...
Maple Leafs Fathers and Sons: The Nylanders & Kapanens
June 21st, 2020 Today is Father's Day, and it’s great to remember the relationship between dads and sons. Happy Father's Day to all those dads who read this post. For fathers and sons, it’s always great to have things to share. I know my son and I (and now with my grandson as well) have always enjoyed cracking packs of hockey cards together and...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Ayres, Brown, Nylander & Kapanen
June 15th, 2020 Today’s edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors focuses mostly on good news surrounding the team. Here, I'll review the winner of the NHL Fan Choice Award and talk about the positive outcome of Connor Brown, who was traded to the Ottawa Senators during the 2018-19 offseason. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors:...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: COVID-19, Salming, Spezza & Nylander
May 2nd, 2020 As all Toronto Maple Leafs fans know, the COVID-19 pandemic has suspended the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season. Arenas remain empty as people work globally to slow down the spread of a virus that daily causes deaths. Although most North Americans are following the rules of self-isolating with families and staying home as much as possible,...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Matthews, Keefe & AHL Signings
April 11th, 2020 Because the NHL regular season has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in each of the News & Rumors posts I’m writing recently about the Toronto Maple Leafs I’m trying to do three things: reviewing the 2019-20 season and some of the surprises that occurred, collecting glimpses of what current Maple Leafs players are...
2014 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
March 12th, 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, Campbell, Salary Cap & Spezza
March 7th, 2020 I wonder whether — if the Toronto Maple Leafs make the playoffs — this three-game California road trip might not come back to haunt the team. Anaheim Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins had one primary goal against the Maple Leafs in Friday night’s game and he pulled it off. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Robertson,...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Hyman, Matthews & Souperman
February 28th, 2020 Probably no one in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization would have named it a “must-win” game. However, it was a game that was going to be a litmus test that showed what the team was made of, the team’s will to compete, and how much desire this young group of players’ could muster towards a victory. Related: Maple Leafs News...
