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Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 2: The Core

In Part 1 of our offseason game plan, we pondered some fundamental team-building questions facing the Maple Leafs this summer. As I outlined, everything starts...
Kyle Dubas, Maple Leafs

2022 NHL Offseason Preview: Breaking down the needs of each team in the Eastern...

The 2022 NHL Offseason has officially begun, with a couple of big names already on the move in Kevin Fiala and Ryan McDonagh. This article...
Jack Campbell, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights

2022 NHL Offseason Preview: Breaking down the needs of each team in the Western...

With the 2022 NHL offseason officially underway, it seems like we could see a flurry of activity any day now.  This article will preview what...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 3: The Draft

In our offseason game plan series so far, we have evaluated the Maple Leafs' roster as it currently stands - both the depth and...
Matt Murray, Maple Leafs trade target

As trade talks intensify with Ottawa, does Matt Murray make sense for the Maple...

There's a good chance that Matt Murray plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. With the Ottawa Senators planning to go forward with a...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Leafs Notebook: Thoughts on the 2022 draft, the goalie carousel, and the Matt Murray...

The NHL draft has now come and gone, and while we will continue the offseason gameplan series shortly, let’s pause and review the draft. Prior...
Matt Murray, Toronto Maple Leafs

First Reactions: Kyle Dubas takes a potentially make-or-break gamble in betting on Matt Murray

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Matt Murray (with 25% salary retained) from the Ottawa Senators on Monday night along with future third and...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 4: The Matt Murray trade and free agency...

Entering the 2022 offseason, the Maple Leafs’ most pressing question was unquestionably goaltending. Leafs management acted accordingly.  They cleared out Petr Mrazek’s contract, they met...
Justin Holl, Toronto Maple Leafs

With more moves still likely, how will the Maple Leafs complete their offseason?

The bulk of the NHL offseason is now over, but the Toronto Maple Leafs still have at least one more trade to complete. The team...
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs GM

Assessing the Maple Leafs’ offseason and the question marks that remain

With the big waves of free agency behind us and training camp now under a month away, we are officially in the dog days...
Zach Aston Reese, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs sign Zach Aston-Reese to a PTO, add physicality and defensive presence to...

The Maple Leafs have signed forward Zach Aston-Reese (ZAR) to a Professional Tryout Contract, the club announced on Friday. ZAR, 28 years old as of...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs bench

Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 5: The Coaching Staff

As the offseason comes to a close, so does our offseason game plan series. In the fifth and final edition – and perhaps the...
Mark Giordano, Timothy Liljegren, Toronto Maple Leafs

Five key storylines entering Maple Leafs training camp and preseason

The players have reported to their teams, training camp is underway, and preseason is about to begin. The new NHL season is upon us! The...
Alex Steeves, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason Game Review: Leafs cruise to 4-1 win in first...

The Maple Leafs opened the preseason with a 4-1 win over the Senators in the first of two split-squad games on the docket for...
Auston Matthews vs. Ottawa Senators

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason Game Review: Järnkrok buries two, Leafs fall 4-2 in...

After a promising start for the Maple Leafs that saw them take a 2-0 lead into the third period, the game fell apart as...
Kyle Dubas, Maple Leafs

Leafs Notebook: Evaluating Dubas’ four-year tenure as Leafs GM & early preseason observations

We finally got our first taste of preseason hockey over the weekend – which we will get into later in the article – but...
Matt Murray, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Preseason Game Review: Matt Murray sharp in debut, Toronto blanks...

The Maple Leafs took care of business against the Canadiens, winning by a score of 3-0 despite the constant line shuffling taking place due...
Rasmus Sandin, Toronto Maple Leafs

Rasmus Sandin’s contract stalemate reaches a resolution: two years, $1.4 million AAV

After a holdout that seemingly never made much sense to begin with, the Rasmus Sandin negotiations ended with a contract that only reinforced that...
Toronto Marlies vs. Stockton Heat, Nick Robertson

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason Game Review: Nick Robertson shines, checking line leaves a...

Led by Nick Robertson’s offensive outburst and Ilya Samsonov’s steady play between the pipes, the Maple Leafs took care of business in Belleville against...
William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Preseason Game Review: Matt Murray looks sharp again, Nick Robertson...

William Nylander and Alex Kerfoot each scored twice -- each tallying a goal at even strength and on the power play -- and Nick...

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