Over the last few seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with goaltending issues. This season, their tandem is different than before. For the previous two years, the Leafs had Ilya Samsonov as their number-one goaltender for the most part. It wasn’t the greatest run for the Russian goalie, especially this past season. In fact, it was the worst season of his career. In 40 … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltending Battle is Closer Than People Think
Guide to Toronto Maple Leafs Ownership History Amidst Rogers Buyout
The Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the NHL’s most storied franchises, has seen several ownership changes throughout its long history. With Rogers Communications completing a proposed $3.5 Billion buyout of competitor Bell Media’s 37.5% stake, Rogers will own 75% of the Maple Leafs. Maple Leafs Ownership in the Early Years The franchise that would become the Maple Leafs was … [Read more...] about Guide to Toronto Maple Leafs Ownership History Amidst Rogers Buyout
Toronto Maple Leafs Have Internal Competition Up Front
The Toronto Maple Leafs are loading up for training camp, especially their left wing. Decisions are still to be made as to the forward group. There have been many changes with this team since the end of last season. The first thing they changed was the coach. Out went Sheldon Keefe, and in comes Craig Berube. There was also a change in captaincy as Auston Matthews was handed … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Have Internal Competition Up Front
How the Toronto Maple Leafs Can Free Cap Space Within Their Defence
Now that the Leafs officially signed Jani Hakanpaa, there is an overload on defence. But also, this means that the Toronto Maple Leafs are over the salary cap. According to PuckPedia, the they are over the salary cap by a little more than $1M. It is also expected that Max Pacioretty will sign with Toronto, adding to that salary cap debt. The minimum wage for an NHL player is … [Read more...] about How the Toronto Maple Leafs Can Free Cap Space Within Their Defence
The Toronto Maple Leafs Appear to Be Loading Up for Camp
Today it has been made official in a move that was actually announced on free agency day of this summer. Back on July 1st, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenceman Jani Hakanpaa signs a two-year deal, worth $3M. However, today the news changed slightly, as it is just a one-year deal that he signs, worth just under that previously announced total average annual value. … [Read more...] about The Toronto Maple Leafs Appear to Be Loading Up for Camp