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Main Photo – John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Maple Leafs announced two trades on Tuesday afternoon. The Maple Leafs have traded young defenceman Rasmus Sandin to the Washington Capitals. In return, Washington will receive Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round pick (via BOS). However, that is not it as it was a busy […] READ MORE
When the Toronto Maple Leafs begin training camp there will be no shortage of storylines to follow. At this time last year, superstar centre Auston Matthews was working his way through a nagging wrist injury. He went on to defend his Rocket Richard trophy and added a Hart trophy to his collection of hardware. How […] READ MORE
Roster turnover happens every year. So far this offseason the Toronto Maple Leafs lost key players in goaltender Jack Campbell, winger Ilya Mikheyev, and veteran forward presence Jason Spezza from last year’s playoff roster. New additions expected to play important roles include goaltenders Matt Murray, Ilya Samsonov, and forward Calle Jarnkrok. Aside from the significant […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed restricted free agent left winger Pierre Engvall to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million. This contract carries him through the end of next season when he will become an unrestricted free agent. 🖊 We’ve signed forward Pierre Engvall to a one-year contract extension.#LeafsForever — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 17, […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ main goaltending need ahead of free agency has been addressed. Their offseason “To Do” list is a lengthy one, but general manager Kyle Dubas made a critical move to begin changes to the team’s roster before the start of training camp in September. Much more work will need to be done […] READ MORE
Nikita Kucherov was taken with the 58th overall pick of the 2011 National Hockey League draft. 57 other players were deemed better prospects. It’s laughable when looking back at it in hindsight. Fans of Ontario’s franchises might want to cry. The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs had multiple cracks at him and passed. Such […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be holding a 3-0 series lead versus the two times defending Stanley Cup champions Tampa Bay Lightning. However, a brief lack of discipline during the second period of Game 2 in Toronto didn’t help. And with that, they now have to hustle a little harder to win this thing. But […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs bring in low-risk, high-reward players in bunches almost every offseason due to limited cap space. Nothing about the team’s lineup outside of the “big four” forwards next season is very clear. However, one player that is set to continue to make strides in his development next season is Alex Kerfoot. Coming […] READ MORE
With secondary scoring being a glaring issue for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their most recent tragic playoff loss to the Montreal Canadiens last season, general manager Kyle Dubas made the best of his limited cap space available this offseason by signing a handful of low-risk, high-reward forwards. All of these forwards were signed to […] READ MORE
Even though the season still has about 35 games remaining, the April 12th trade deadline is quickly approaching. So, if the Arizona Coyotes are not in a playoff position by that deadline who should they consider trading? These two Arizona Coyotes trade proposals may not be popular, but they could help the team in coming […] READ MORE
I was born in Chicago, and have been following hockey my whole life. I moved to Arizona in 1974, and have been an Arizona Coyotes fan from the time they first moved here in 1996. I feel I can bring a new perspective to the team. I hope you
will enjoy what I write. As of February 13, 2019, I am now an NHL Editor for Last Word on Sports. As of 3/10/21, I am now the beat writer for the Coyotes.
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