Marlies Prospects in 2010-11: Goalies
With the pre-season nearly finished, the Leafs roster is beginning to take shape for 2010-11. Similarly, the Marlies are starting to become more defined as major league cuts are shuffled down to the minor...
Marlies Prospects in 2010-11: Defensemen
We—ve taken a look at the front end of the depth on the Marlies. Now it—s time to take a look at the back end. Defense is perhaps the strongest part of this year—s...
Marlies Prospects in 2010-11: Forwards
For the first time in years, the Marlies will be bristling with young talent hoping to make the big club. From top prospect Nazem Kadri to hopeful enforcer Richard Greenop, this Marlies squad should...
The Lost Excerpts: Dave Poulin on the Marlies and the NCAA
Midway through the month of July, I had the privilege of chatting with Dave Poulin, Vice President of Hockey Operations with the Toronto Maple Leafs, for an article appearing in Maple Leafs Annual.
Having a...
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 level deal sometime this week. The move would see D'Amigo...
Capturing the Captaincy; Marlies Front-Runners
It was no less than two months ago that I was pondering this same question, that of captaincy, and examining the same factors. Thinking of all the tangibles — speed, talent and scoring — along with attributes that are harder to judge — the ability to command the respect of the team, lead with strength of character and handle the Toronto media through success and failure. The lone difference is that last time, it was the Leafs.