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What to Expect in 2010-11: Brett Lebda

Brett Lebda has barely registered on the radar for Leafs fans and with good reason. This offseason is yet again centered solely on...

Frontload Threat: Smokescreen for Definition

Is the leagues threat of retroactive contract withdrawal a smokecreen to create definition over the Kovalchuk ruling?

Jerry D’Amigo Set To Sign With The Maple Leafs

According to numerous sources, including the Canadian Press, the Toronto Maple Leafs and prospect Jerry D'Amigo are expected to finalize a three year entry...

For One of our Own: Amoroq

As many of you are now aware we received this post from one of own Amoroq last nite: I lost a nephew today, he was 20 years...

No Pity for the Hawks Tallon Built

How the Hawks created their own dilemma, not the cap.

The Intangibles of Jiggy

The intangible value of Giguere in a young Leafs system.

What to Expect in 2010-11: Colby Armstrong

Colby Armstrong—s shiny new 3-year, $9,000,000 contract with the Maple Leafs has been the focus of much debate over the past month. Leaving the...

Now That They’re Gone: Matt Stajan

In my continuing statistical analysis of new and old Maple Leafs, I—ve decided to take a look at Matt Stajan in 2009-10. His play...

The NHLPA Prepare for Battle

Leagues decision to battle Kovalchuk contract gives the NHLPA incentive entering the next round of CBA negotiations.

What to Expect in 2010-11: Kris Versteeg

Kris Versteeg has undoubtedly been the prize pick up for the Maple Leafs thus far this offseason. You—ve heard all the basics by now....

Commodity or Cornerstone

Could Burke trade away Luke Schenn?

Leafs, Sweatt Remain Apart On New Deal

Just a month ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were the envy of the National Hockey League.  Having finished off the Philadelphia Flyers in six games...

Cap and Capability

It's easy to over simplify the removal of Kaberle's and Fingers contracts, but to do so negates the overall effects such ommisions would create.

Maple Leafs Sign Brett Lebda

According to the Toronto Maple Leafs official Twitter feed, the club announced today the signing of free agent defenseman Brett Lebda to a two-year...

102 Hours Worth Of Free Agency Thoughts

Okay, so my math may be a little off.  It's Canada Day weekend, there shouldn't be any arithmetic.  Unless, of course, you are an...

McKegg ready to make most of chance with Leafs

For Greg McKegg, nothing has necessarily come easy in his hockey career.  A slow start to his rookie campaign in Erie, followed by a...

A Year on: Draft Class of ’09

Some draft day recollections from 12 months ago.

Watters’ Sensationalism Proves Some Want Kessel To Fail

It's been a hot topic, and a touchy one at that for the better part of almost a year, since the day the trade...

The Latest On Kaberle: The More Things Change…

It's around 2PM eastern time, meaning National Hockey League GM's are likely getting ready to juggle their BlackBerry's while getting set to sit down...

The Latest on the Kaberle Sweepstakes

Welcome to Maple Leafs Hot Stove's official coverage of the 2010 NHL Entry draft.  Everyone here at the site will be working hard, monitoring...

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