I have had this idea in my mind for a long time. It has been something that has been swirling in my brain since I attended my last Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game in the Air Canada Center where the Leafs were playing the Philadelphia Flyers in game 6. In that game Jeremy Roenick scored […]
Read MoreMaple Leafs Rumours – April 16, 2014
James Mirtle: Maple Leafs Dave Bolland: “For sure it was a tough year for me… A fluke injury gets the best of you.” “It’s Toronto, it’s my hometown. Love to come back.” Mike Zeisberger: Maple Leafs Jake Gardiner on being a RFA: ”This is where I want to be.” Rob Longley: Maple Leafs James Reimer […]
Read More Dave Bolland, Dave Nonis, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, Maple Leafs, Nazem Kadri, Petter Granberg, Randy Carlyle, TorontoJake Virtanen
Ht/Wt: 6′ 1″/190 lbs Position: C/LW Team: Calgary (WHL) Speed – Big man speed with acceleration, agility, balance. Won the 30 metre sprint, backward and forward, at the CHL Top Prospects game. Shot – Big gun, quick finger, hits target, penetrates net. Power forward – Jake Virtanen has the size, skating, drive and physicality teams […]
Read More Calgary, Hitmen, Jake Virtanen, WHLWilliam Nylander
Ht/Wt: 5′ 11″/175 lbs Position: C/LW Team: Sodertalje (SWE) @IssHockey – “A consistent threat; incredible skater & quickness combined w/ elite stickhandling.” – Dec. 20th, 2013 @IssHockey – “Outstanding at U18 4-Nations; showcasing elite offensive weapons with 3 PTS in 3 GP.” – Nov. 19th, 2013 “William exudes confidence when he plays. Exceptional poise with […]
Read More Draft, NHL, Sodertalje, Sweden, William NylanderAaron Ekblad
Ht/Wt: 6′ 3″/216 lbs Position: D Team: Barrie (OHL) I have Aaron number one because I believe he will have the biggest positive impact on a team of any player in this draft. I love how he obliterates forwards at the blue-line on a pinch; I love how he finds the lane for his hard, […]
Read More Aaron Ekblad, Barrie, NHL Draft, OHLLeafs Sign Viktor Loov To Three-Year Deal
via mapleleafs.com David Nonis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the hockey club has signed defenceman Viktor Loov (LEWV) to a three-year entry level contract. Loov, 21, registered five goals, seven assists, 12 points, 20 penalty minutes and a plus-two (+2) rating in 42 games for MODO […]
Read More Maple Leafs, Toronto, Victor LoovMaple Leafs Rumours – April 14, 2014
Bob McKenzie: ”The Leafs have a lot of $ tied up for a lot of years in Clarkson. Everyone knew the Leafs overpaid for Clarkson” … ”They overpaid because every team in the league that had an opening wanted Clarkson” … ”I don’t think the Leafs style helped Clarkson and I don’t think Clarkson helped […]
Read More Alex Burmistrov, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Dion Phaneuf, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Olli Jokinen, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg JetsBrendan Shanahan To Be Next Maple Leafs President
As reported by @TorontoStar, can confirm Brendan Shanahan finalizing arrangements to leave NHL to take executive pos'n with Maple Leafs. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 10, 2014 Sounds like official announcement of Brendan Shanahan as new president of Toronto Maple Leafs will be made tomorrow in a news release. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 10, […]
Read More Brendan Shanahan, Maple Leafs, NHL, president, TorontoMaple Leafs Rumours – April 10, 2014
Nick Kypreos: ”If I look at the Leafs I say Kessel, Bozak, JVR, Phaneuf, Bernier and Rielly are safe and everyone else can be moved” … ”When you’re locked into some of these long-term deals it makes it very difficult to improve. Could be a long process here in TO” Doug MacLean: ”If you get […]
Read More Brendan Shanahan, Dave Balland, Dion Phaneuf, Florida Panthers, James van Riemsdyk, Jonathan Bernier, Kevin Bieksa, Morgan Rielly, Phil Kessel, Randy Carlyle, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Bozak, Vancouver CanucksBrown A Finalist For Most Outstanding Player Of The Year
via mapleleafs.com By Matt Iaboni, Posted on April 1, 2014 Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Connor Brown is the Erie Otters finalist for the Most Outstanding Player of the Year. The award is voted on by sports writers and broadcasters in the OHL. Brown was selected by the Leasf in the sixth round (156th overall) of […]
Read More Connor Brown, Errie, Maple Leafs, OHL, Otter