Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Maple Leafs are shopping Dion Phaneuf to Western conference teams. Nick Kypreos: There is lots of interest in Phaneuf at the right price. Some teams think he’s a $5 – $6 million player, so the Leafs may have to some of the remaining money. Darren Millard: If the Maple […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – April 25, 2014
Michael Traikos of the National Post: The agent of Capitals Mikhail Grabovski and Maple Leafs Nikolai Kulemin said that his clients could be a free agent package, though he added that each are interested in remaining with their current team. “They’re always talking about, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to play on the same team together,’” […]
Read More Aaron Ekblad, Alex Edler, Alex Killhorn, Andrej Sustr, Andrey Vasilevskiy, Barry Trotz, Brendan Shanahan, Brett Connolly, Edmonton Oilers, Griffin Reinhart, J.T. Brown, John Tortorella, Keith Yandle, Mikhail Grabovski, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nikolai Kulemin, Ondrej Palat, Randy Carlyle, Richard Panik, Ryan Callahan, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Johnson, Vancouver Canucks, Washington CapitalsAndreas Johnson Named Swedish League Rookie Of The Year
via mapleleafs.com Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Andreas Johnson was named the Swedish Hockey League Rookie of the Year after recording 24 points (15 goals) in 44 games for Frolunda. He ended the season fifth in team scoring. The other nominees were two teammates Alexander Wennberg and fellow Leafs prospect Tom Nilsson and also Kevin Fiala […]
Read More Andreas Johnson, Frolunda, SwedenToronto Sports fans Are The Weakest Link
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 More AHL, Blue Jays, MLS, NBA, NHL, TorontoMaple 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 Jets