Matthew Knies gave the Toronto Maple Leafs some solid playoff hockey as a rookie just weeks after wrapping up his collegiate career, posting four points in seven games and even sliding into a top-six role at times. Unfortunately, his postseason was cut short early into Game 2 of their second-round loss to the Florida Panthers when a behind-the-net hit from Panthers center Sam … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Knies, Savoie, Komarov
Toronto Maple Leafs Open To Extending William Nylander
In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving spoke about contract talks with William Nylander. He made it clear that Toronto wants to re-sign the top-six winger, adding, “[Nylander] is a very good player and you always want to keep the good players… he’s told me he wants to be in Toronto. If there’s a desire on … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Open To Extending William Nylander
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Noah Gregor To PTO
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced this morning that they’ve signed center Noah Gregor to a PTO for their upcoming training camp. Gregor spent last season with the San Jose Sharks where he posted 10 goals and seven assists in 57 games. The 25-year-old was slated to be a restricted free agent this summer until the Sharks opted to non-tender him a contract, making him an … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Noah Gregor To PTO
Brad Maxwell Passes Away
Longtime Minnesota North Stars defenseman Brad Maxwell passed away Sunday after a battle with lung cancer, the Minnesota Wild said today. He was 66 years old. Born in 1957 in Brandon, Manitoba, Maxwell played his junior hockey for the WCHL’s New Westminster Bruins before going seventh overall to the North Stars in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft. As a rookie the following season, he … [Read more...] about Brad Maxwell Passes Away
Was Keefe’s Extension A Vote Of Confidence Or Simply Removing A Distraction?
While a two-year extension for a head coach is usually a vote of confidence, Daily Faceoff’s Mike McKenna argues that isn’t really the case for the Maple Leafs and Sheldon Keefe. Instead, he feels the move was made primarily to avoid the possible distraction of having Keefe behind the bench in the final year of his contract. Toronto has played to a 166-71-30 record during the … [Read more...] about Was Keefe’s Extension A Vote Of Confidence Or Simply Removing A Distraction?