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...
Wednesday Mashup: Blackhawks vs. Lightning, Stanley Cup Final Game 1
Leafs Links:
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...
Thursday Mashup: Chicago Blackhawks down Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the SCFs
As far as Game 1s of the Stanley Cup Finals go, this one was a little lacklustre; the much derided Guy Boucher 1-3-1 was...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tuesday Mashup: Predraft trade talk ‘heating up,’ says Shanny
https://twitter.com/arizonacoyotes/status/608384998274678786
Leafs Links:
Mike Johnston: Shanahan: Leafs could have GM by start of season (Sportsnet.ca)
“It’s possible. Right now we’re focusing on getting ready for the...
Friday Mashup: Two Weeks to Draft Day
Update on Kelly McCrimmon
https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/609091547217289216
Friday Links:
Bob McKenzie: Buffalo Sabres likely to buy out Cody Hodgson (Today's Slapshot)
“Certainly, when the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres...
Monday Mashup: Leafs inquiring on goalie coaches, Phil Kessel & Draft Talk
A summation of Elliotte Friedman's Leafs-related passages from today's 30 Thoughts column:
Friedman's talked to scouts who wouldn't be shocked if Damien Cox's mock draft...
Tuesday Mashup: Leafs fill out their coaching staff
Both the Jim Hiller (ran the powerplay in Detroit) and Andrew Brewer (video coach) hirings were initially reported once Mike Babcock came on board, while the...
Wednesday Mashup: In the Eye of the Draft Storm
Wednesday Leafs Links:
Brock Otten: Travis Konecny Scouting Report – 2015 NHL Draft (MLHS)
Sean Lafortune: From a projection standpoint, I think there’s a lot of...
Saturday Mashup: Six Sleeps until Draft Day
Rumours and draft reading in the links below.
Saturday Links:
Alec Brownscombe: Leafs ‘very interested’ in Ryan O’Reilly, Red Wings out on Phaneuf? (MLHS)
Elliotte Friedman suggested today...
Sunday Mashup: Dubas the ‘Point Man’; Nonstop Kessel Trade Talk
As always, lots of worthwhile nuggets in Friedman's 30 Thoughts.
4. Toronto will continue to negotiate a new contract with Jonathan Bernier, but it was...
Tuesday Mashup: No McCrimmon, Draft & Trade Talk
McCrimmon staying in Brandon
https://twitter.com/darenmillard/status/613072810324332544
This is a little disappointing, of course. McCrimmon is an impressive individual; long-time owner, GM and head coach of the one of the...
Wednesday Mashup: Two more sleeps until Hockey Christmas
Rumour Roundup:
Lance Hornby: Will Maple Leafs keep Dion Phaneuf, ditch Phil Kessel? (Toronto Sun)
“The most recent dispatches from the hockey office say Babcock thinks Phaneuf...
NHL Free Agency Interview Period Opens
NHL free agency officially begins on July 1st, but for all intents and purposes, it begins today. The negotiation period has begun, and teams...
Friday Mashup: Merry Draftmas
Damien Cox is hyping a big day of trade activity in Leafland.
https://twitter.com/damospin/status/614391052959510529
In terms of actual trade news:
Kevin Bieksa has waived his no-trade clause for...
Monday Mashup: Hanging onto Tyler Bozak… for now?
It sounds as though the Leafs tried to turn Tyler Bozak into a few picks at the draft and found the interest tepid, at best.
According to Elliotte...
Saturday Mashup: Franson still on the market
Happy Independence Day to our southern neighbours.
Cody Franson and Tyler Bozak headline the remaining FA and trade talk, PPP nails Simmons for fabricating the Phil...
Recent MLHS articles
John Chayka, on the eve of the NHL Draft, on Gavin...
On the eve of the 2026 NHL Draft, GM John Chayka formally introduced Jim Hiller as head coach and discussed the process of preparing...
