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Report: Mike Babcock has talked to Erie Otters head coach Kris Knoblauch about assistant...
Mike Babcock has been in touch with Erie Otters head coach Kris Knoblauch, according to Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal.
https://twitter.com/nhlbymatty/status/608657515463610368
With Jim Hiller and...
Report: Maple Leafs invite Michael Joly to training camp
The Maple Leafs have invited undrafted 20-year-old right winger Michael Joly, teammate of Frederik Gauthier on Rimouski Oceanic, to their training camp in the Fall,...
Monday Mashup: Sheldon Keefe speaks, Bob McKenzie on Phil Kessel Trade Talks
Sheldon Keefe on joining Leafs
Sheldon Keefe joined TSN Drive with Dave Naylor to discuss his new appointment as head coach of the Toronto Marlies.
On his...
Sheldon Keefe Introductory Press Conference
Toronto Marlies General Manager Kyle Dubas:
Toronto Marlies Head Coach Sheldon Keefe:
Kyle Dubas discusses hiring of Sheldon Keefe
Kyle Dubas was on Leafs Lunch to discuss the hiring of Sheldon Keefe, the NHL draft, the combine and much more.
The process and thinking behind...
Friedman: Possible trade destinations for Phil Kessel
Elliotte Friedman was on Hockey Central at Noon Monday discussing trade destinations for Phil Kessel.
On moving the 4th overall pick:
Kyle Dubas was the one who...
Friedman on Phil Kessel Trade: “Toronto is prepared to do it”
Teams inquiring on Phil Kessel
The fact that teams are calling and asking about the pricetag on Phil Kessel is not really news, and has...
Saturday Mashup: SCF Game 2 Goes Tonight, Combine Testing Underway
Mitch Marner's official weigh-in number has been announced.
Drum roll, please.
https://twitter.com/kevin_mcgran/status/607202998436134913
Kyle Dubas at the Combine:
Leafs Links:
Bob McKenzie: Estimates Leafs would take Hanifin over Strome' (Tweet)
If Marner isn't...
Friday Mashup: Leafs Ink Two
Leafs Links:
Alec Brownscombe: 2015 NHL Draft Analysis with Brock Otten (MLHS)
Otten: Ultimately, I think Marner’s skill set makes him a better option on the...
T.J. Brennan signs one-year deal with Maple Leafs
Defenceman TJ Brennan has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a one-year contract.
The 26-year-old Brennan, who was a pending restricted free agent, will have a...
Wednesday Mashup: Blackhawks vs. Lightning, Stanley Cup Final Game 1
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Kevin McGran: Leafs’ Hunter tries NHL combine on for size … and skill (Toronto Star)
“We’re looking at skill,” Hunter said. “Skill to us is...
Tuesday Mashup: Updates on Kelly McCrimmon, the GM search
Three Leafs-related passages of note from Elliotte Friedman's 30 Thoughts yesterday:
13. Speaking of Blashill, is it possible Babcock does something in Toronto that was...
Monday Mashup: Draft Month is Here
Monday Links:
Alex Tran: Pavel Zacha Scouting Report (Maple Leafs Hot Stove)
Zacha is easily the most polarizing player of this year’s draft class; a...
Saturday Mashup: New York Rangers Eliminated, Tampa Bay Lightning advance to Stanley Cup Finals
The Tampa Bay Lightning put away the New York Rangers; "King Henrik" and his Game 7 dominance wasn't on display for all to see.
It...
Friday Mashup: Back to Back Game 7s on Deck, Brad Ross Gone to Europe
The Stanley Cup Final will be decided by a pair of Game 7 do or dies, starting with Rangers-Lightning tonight. Doesn't get much better...
Thursday Mashup: We’re going 7(s)
For the first time since 2000—and only the 2nd time since expansion—both Conference Finals are going to a Game 7.
The hockey has been excellent—especially...
Wednesday Mashup: Lightning – Rangers going 7
Wednesday Reading:
Anthony Petrielli: Exploring Mike Babcock's Systems - MLHS
This is not the first time Mike Babcock has been in charge of a team in...
Tuesday Mashup: Ducks and Hawks = Wild Game
Relive last night's drama:
Tuesday Reading:
Declan Kerin: Sam Carrick Signed to one-year deal (MLHS)
Carrick had a very good training camp with the Maple Leafs in September...
Sam Carrick Signed to 1 year deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed pending restricted free agent Sam Carrick to a one-year deal.
From the Toronto Marlies:
Carrick, 23, collected two points (one...
Recent MLHS articles
Sheldon Keefe on the performance of the Tavares-Marner line through two...
On an off day on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the contributions of John Tavares & Mitch Marner's line through the first two games of...
