A proud member of the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies have clinched the Sam Pollock Trophy, which is handed out annually to the North Division’s top team during the regular season. Last night, they became the fourth team in the AHL to clinch their division. The Marlies also won the Sam Pollock Trophy in […]
Read MoreJake Gardiner Added to NHL All-Rookie Team
JAKE GARDINER DEFENSE – TOR GOALS: 5 | ASST: 22 | PTS: 27 SOG: 75 | +/-: -5 This season has turned into a nightmare in Toronto, where the bright hopes for a playoff berth have turned into planning for a seventh straight early summer. One bright spot has been the play of Gardiner, who […]
Read MoreLeafs Sign Spencer Abbott
via mapleleafs.com Brian Burke, President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the hockey club has signed free agent forward Spencer Abbott to a one-year entry level contract. Abbott has also signed an amateur tryout contract with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League and will join the Marlies for […]
Read MoreNazem Kadri, Ryan Hamilton Called Up
via Mapleleafshotstove Nazem Kadri and Ryan Hamilton have been called up on an emergency call-up, with Matt Frattin and Clarke MacArthur being listed as day-to-day with injuries. From CP24 TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs called up forwards Nazem Kadri and Ryan Hamilton on Thursday from their minor-league affiliate on an emergency basis. Matt Frattin […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 21, 2012
Arthur Staple via twitter: The Islanders have signed Evgeni Nabokov to a 1 year contract extension. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Nabokov’s deal is for $2.75 million with no no-movement clause or no trade clause. Craig Custance via twitter: Predators GM David Poile said that it’s his intention to sign Ryan Suter, Shea Weber and Alexander […]
Read MoreNoon Mashup: Responding to the “Trade Kessel” lunacy
via mapleleafshotstove.com by Alex Mamalis Yesterday, the always attention-seeking Damien Cox published his weekly feature with the Star. To summarize, he stated that Phil Kessel should be traded while his value is high, and not doing so would be yet another mistake by Brian Burke. The bald-headed bonehead used numerous illogical and irrelevant points to […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 15, 2012
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox doesn’t think Phil Kessel fits with the Maple Leafs. Despite his ability to score 30 goals, “He’s no leader on a team still developing internal leadership. He’s not combative or a fierce adversary. He doesn’t bring size to the equation or pluck or two-way excellence.” Cox thinks the […]
Read MoreToronto Maple Leafs: Management Learning Along with Young Team
Written March 1, 2012 Leafs Nation is in a frenzy. The “Fire Ron Wilson” chant is always on the tips of their tongues. Leaf fans world wide are steaming with anger. I understand where the anger and frustration is coming from. So I will give you a second to take a deep breathe. Coming into […]
Read MoreThe Maple Leafs sign Mikhail Grabovski to a 5 year extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed center Mikhail Grabovski to a 5 year contract extension. James Mirtle via twitter: Grabovski’s deal for $27.5 million over 5 years, a $5.5 million cap hit. Michael Traikos via twitter: Grabovski’s agent: “it was a complicated negotiation process.” They had been speaking on/off since October. Grabovski will now be […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 5, 2012
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A couple GMs who could be under the gun this offseason: Scott Howson, Pierre Gauthier, George McPhee, Brian Burke, and Dean Lombardi. The Sharks might be willing to trade Joe Pavelski, prospects and picks for Rick Nash after the season. A Nash to Rangers deal didn’t happen because they […]
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