Trading Down in the 2014 NHL Draft
One of the things we try to do in our analysis at MLHS is discuss possibilities for upcoming decisions facing the Maple Leafs in...
NHL Draft Lottery Odds (updated: April 11)
One game remains before the Leafs' sure to be long and interesting off-season gets underway. First matter of business? The draft lottery for all...
Jake Virtanen Draft Profile
Former first overall pick in the 2011 WHL Draft, Jake Virtanen is likely my favourite non-center forward prospect within the Leafs range come the...
Morning Mashup: Drafting in the 8 spot
No miracles in yesterday's draft lottery.
Here's the history of the eighth overall pick dating back to 1990:
The top 20 prospects per the March ISS...
Josh Ho-Sang Draft Profile
I was quite rough on Josh Ho-Sang last year, after what I would consider to be a disappointing rookie season (considering the hype he...
Toronto Maple Leafs News & Notes
Some real Toronto Maple Leafs news is desperately needed,
but in the meantime here is what is being said about the Leafs.
From Chris Johnston at...
Maple Leafs select Pierre Engvall 188th overall
With their final pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected big winger Pierre Engvall out of Frolunda in the...
Aaron Ekblad Draft Profile
The race between Aaron Ekblad and Sam Bennett is incredibly close and either one could go first overall. Both have their fans. At different...
William Nylander Drafted 8th Overall by the Maple Leafs
"Nylander might be the most skilled player in the draft."
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Modo forward William Nylander with their eighth overall selection...
Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Notebook
There’s nothing like draft weekend to prime the hockey world for free agency.
It was an up and down weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs,...
Bob McKenzie’s 2014 NHL Draft Rankings + Mashup
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Captain's log: Clark and Gilmour share their thoughts on Pat...
Michael Dal Colle Draft Profile
Let me preface this by saying Michael Dal Colle, Nick Ritchie and Robby Fabbri are all interchangeable in my rankings and I think all...
2014 NHL Draft Lottery – Harnessing the Power of 3.6%
This event gets its own TSN broadcast for reasons of hockey and Canada, especially given the audience this year. It's a sad indictment of...
Maple Leafs select Rinat Valiev 68th overall
With their 68th overall selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the Maple Leafs have drafted Rinat Valiev of the Kootenay Ice in the...
TSN 2014 NHL Mock Draft with Craig Button
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TSN 2014 NHL Mock Draft with Craig Button
Aaron Ekblad
Sam Bennett
Leon Draisaitl
Sam Reinhart
Michael Dal Colle
Jake Virtanen
Haydn Fleury
Nick Ritchie
Nikolaj Ehlers
Kasperi Kapanen
William Nylander
Brendan...
Jared McCann Draft Profile
Jared McCann is one of the top two-way players available in the draft this year. How high he goes will depend on how much...
Maple Leafs select Nolan Vesey 158th overall
The Maple Leafs have selected left winger Nolan Vesey from the South Shore Kings of the USPHL with their 158th overall draft selection. It...
Draft Day Two Wrap Up: Gunnarsson for Polak, offensive focus to Leafs’ draftees
Given the Maple Leafs didn't draft anybody until the 68th overall selection today, let's start with the biggest news of Draft Day Two, which...
Maple Leafs select John Piccinich 103rd overall
The Maple Leafs have selected John Piccinich out of the USHL with their 103rd overall selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Piccinich is a...
Nick Ritchie Scouting Report
When on top of his game, Nick Ritchie is a monstrosity that wrecks havoc on opposing defenses.
Nick Ritchie has battled injuries and consistency issues...