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Predicting the Toronto Blue Jays’ non-tender candidates

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It’s been an unusually slow start to the MLB offseason, and that is due to Juan Soto holding up the market. Teams are also waiting for the non-tender deadline so they can clear space on their roster to sign those proverbial free agents. Clubs like the Toronto Blue Jays can start tearing down (and/or building up) their roster once they have more payroll and roster certainty. … [Read more...] about Predicting the Toronto Blue Jays’ non-tender candidates

Vegas will be a fun challenge for the banged up Maple Leafs: Leafs Morning Take

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Can’t help but feel for Jim Montgomery. Despite losing just 41 times in regulation as the head coach of the Boston Bruins, he’s out. The B’s fired Montgomery on Tuesday and slapped the interim tag on Associate coach Joe Sacco. Naturally, that’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. What kills me is how much slack the general manager gets … [Read more...] about Vegas will be a fun challenge for the banged up Maple Leafs: Leafs Morning Take

Maple Leafs’ Fraser Minten records 1st NHL goal in season debut

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Fraser Minten scored his first career NHL goal during Wednesday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, a moment he won’t forget anytime soon. Minten was called up Tuesday, after David Kampf was placed on-term injured reserve. Max Pacioretty was subsequently placed on long-term injured reserve and the Maple Leafs used the cap room to call up … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs’ Fraser Minten records 1st NHL goal in season debut

Raptors Notes: Barnes, Brown, Walter, Olynyk, Poeltl, More

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Raptors star Scottie Barnes, who has been out since October due to an orbital bone fracture, appears to be nearing a return. The All-Star forward has been cleared for contact and was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca (Twitter link), who says it sounds like Barnes will be listed as questionable to play vs. Minnesota on … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Barnes, Brown, Walter, Olynyk, Poeltl, More