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Mark Leach hired as the Maple Leafs’ new Director of Amateur Scouting
The Maple Leafs announced today that Mark Leach, a long-time scout of the Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings, has filled the vacant Director...
Hayley Wickenheiser on Maple Leafs’ 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford: “His offensive upside might...
After the end of 2024 Development Camp, Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed her first impressions of 2024 draft selections Miroslav Holinka, Victor Johansson, and...
Dissecting the Maple Leafs’ offseason moves & the increasing likelihood Mitch Marner stays in...
In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason moves signing by signing as well...
Hayley Wickenheiser on Easton Cowan’s NHL readiness: “He’s going to make a push… He’s...
After the first full-team on-ice session at 2024 Development Camp, Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed the progress of Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan, her...
New Leaf Anthony Stolarz on the opportunity in Toronto: “In Florida, I knew my...
After signing a two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, goaltender Anthony Stolarz discussed his decision to sign in Toronto and the...
Brad Treliving on his changes to the Maple Leafs’ defense in free agency: “It’s...
After day one of unrestricted free agency, GM Brad Treliving discussed the additions of Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jani Hakanpaa, and Anthony Stolarz, the...
Chris Tanev on his homecoming with the Maple Leafs: “Winning in Toronto is the...
After signing a six-year, $4.5 million AAV contract in Toronto, Chris Tanev discussed his decision to return to his hometown to compete for a...
Instant Analysis: Anthony Stolarz signs two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs
After extending Joseph Woll for three years, the Maple Leafs have landed their second goaltender: Anthony Stolarz has signed a two-year, $2.5 million AAV...
Instant Analysis: Chris Tanev inks six-year, $4.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs
Finally, the Maple Leafs have landed a proper top-four right-handed defenseman. It comes with a six-year term ($4.5 million AAV) for the 34-year-old Chris...
Report: Qualified RFA Nick Robertson wants out of Toronto, submits trade request
As Leafs fans await word on a Chris Tanev signing, Chris Johnston reported somewhat surprising but not totally shocking news on Sunday night: Nick...
Brad Treliving on acquiring Chris Tanev’s rights: “We wanted to jump the queue… An...
After the conclusion of the NHL Draft, GM Brad Treliving discussed the acquisition of Chris Tanev's rights, the selection of Ben Danford at 31st...
Craig Berube on his first impressions of Mitch Marner: “A character guy, a great...
After the conclusion of the NHL Draft, head coach Craig Berube discussed the acquisition of Chris Tanev's rights, his meetings with the players and...
Nathan Mayes selected 225th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...
With the final pick in the 2024 NHL Draft (225th overall), the Maple Leafs have selected 6'4 right-shot defenseman Nathan Mayes of the Spokane...
Matt Lahey selected 200th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...
With the first of three seventh-round picks in the 2024 NHL Draft (200th overall), the Maple Leafs have selected big left-shot defenseman Matt Lahey...
Timofei Obvintsev selected 157th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...
With the 157th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'4, 179-pound goaltender Timofei Obvintsev of Krasnaya Armiya Moskva...
Alexander Plesovskikh selected 152nd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
With the 152nd overall pick in the NHL draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'2, 174-pound winger Alexander Plesovskikh of Mamonty Yugry (MHL).
Plesovskikh is...
Miroslav Holinka selected 151st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...
With the 151st overall pick in the NHL draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'1, 187-pound right-shot centerman Miroslav Holinka of the Czech league...
Ben Danford drafted 31st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting...
After trading down from selection #23 to grab picks #31 and #58 from Anaheim, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'1, 200-pound right-shot defenseman Ben...
“How many teams are willing to make Mitch Marner their highest-paid player?” – Anthony...
Ahead of the NHL Draft, MLHS' Anthony Petrielli joined Sportsnet Fan 590 to discuss the various Mitch Marner trade and extension rumours, the likelihood...
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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs lock up Connor Dewar to team-friendly one-year...
The Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Connor Dewar to a one-year, $1.18 million contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing between the two sides....
