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Justin Holl, Toronto Maple Leafs fight vs Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of Edmonton

Staying or Going, Part 1: Justin Holl, Luke Schenn, Noel Acciari, Zach Aston-Reese, and...

We're now just two weeks away from the opening of unrestricted free agency. We'll soon take a look at the external options that might fill...
John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs

The “Core Four” Offseason Series: How can the Maple Leafs optimize John Tavares’ remaining...

When the Maple Leafs moved on from GM Kyle Dubas a few weeks ago, the next question was obvious: Who else of significance might...
Ryan O'Reilly, Toronto Maple Leafs

Staying or Going, Part 2: Ryan O’Reilly, Michael Bunting, David Kampf, and Alex Kerfoot

After reviewing the first half of the Maple Leafs' 2023 UFA class a few days ago, we've left a few of the biggest names...
Max Pacioretty, NHL UFA

Maple Leafs UFA Targets: Top-Six Forward Options

The 2023 NHL UFA class as a whole is underwhelming. A number of the higher-level UFAs were already covered in the pieces about the...
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

The “Core Four” Offseason Series: The Auston Matthews Contract

In part one of the “Core Four” Offseason Series we looked at John Tavares, who has a high annual salary that will be difficult...
William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs

The “Core Four” Offseason Series: The William Nylander Contract and Trade Scenarios

Part three of the Core Four series takes a look at William Nylander -- the first core player we have discussed in this space...
Ryan Graves, NHL UFA

Maple Leafs UFA Targets: Defense Options

Yesterday, we looked at some potential top-six forward options for the Maple Leafs among the NHL UFA class of 2023. With Justin Holl and Luke...
Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The “Core Four” Offseason Series: Anticipating Mitch Marner’s next contract and whether the Leafs...

The final player we’re going to discuss in our Core Four Offseason Series is Mitch Marner, who we left for last for a number...
John Klingberg, Toronto Maple Leafs

Analysis: John Klingberg signs one-year, $4.15 million contract with the Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs have attempted to shore up the right defense position following the departure of Justin Holl, signing veteran puck-moving defenseman John Klingberg...
Ryan Reaves, Wild, Maple Leafs

Offseason Analysis: The Reaves, Klingberg, and Kampf contracts, and the needs remaining

At the beginning of the 2022-23 season, the Maple Leafs started with the following opening-night lineup: Bunting - Matthews - Marner Nylander - Tavares - Malgin Engvall...
Max Domi of the Maple Leafs

Analysis: Maple Leafs sign Max Domi to one-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain busy on day two of unrestricted free agency, adding another offensively potent forward on a one-year, prove-it deal. A...
Dylan Gambrell, Maple Leafs

Analysis: Maple Leafs sign Dylan Gambrell to one-year contract

The Maple Leafs have added to their depth chart at center ice, signing Dylan Gambrell to a one-year contract worth $775k (25k above league...
Tyler Bertuzzi, Bruins, Maple Leafs

How Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi change the Maple Leafs’ lineup mix, and the...

Day one of NHL free agency was a relatively quiet one for the Maple Leafs, but on day two, Brad Treliving made his mark. In...
Jake McCabe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Projecting the current Maple Leafs defense corps and the possible holes left to fill...

As we enter the dog days of the NHL offseason, the Maple Leafs have so far waved goodbye to Justin Holl, Luke Schenn, and...

The remaining offseason business for the Maple Leafs: On William Nylander’s $10 million ask,...

The NHL offseason has slowed to a crawl, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still business to take care of for the Maple Leafs. The...

Analysis: Maple Leafs hire Guy Boucher (power play) and Mike Van Ryn (defense) as...

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Guy Boucher and Mike Van Ryn as new GM Brad Treliving continues to put his stamp...
Calle Jarnkrok, Toronto Maple Leafs

How will the Maple Leafs get under the cap? The buyout + trade scenario...

The Maple Leafs gained some further clarity on their salary cap situation over the weekend when Ilya Samsonov was awarded a one-year, $3.55 million...
Matthew Knies, Maple Leafs vs. Rangers

What are reasonable expectations for Matthew Knies’ rookie season, and where will he fit...

Back in 2016-17, the Toronto Maple Leafs iced a rookie class the likes of which we’ve never seen before and probably won’t witness ever...
Martin Jones, Maple Leafs

Analysis: Maple Leafs add veteran insurance to their goalie depth chart with the addition...

With Matt Murray bound for Robidas Island Long-Term Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have rounded out their goaltending depth chart with the addition of...
Sheldon Keefe, bench shot

The drawbacks of the Maple Leafs running a 20-man roster & other offseason notes

Over the past week or so, we have gained more clarity around the Maple Leafs’ salary cap situation with the announcement of Matt Murray’s...

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