Who the Calgary Flames are targeting in their search for a general manager to replace the departed Brad Treliving has gotten some more clarity, as DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports that the team plans on pursuing permission to interview Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Brandon Pridham. Pridham, 49, has been with the Maple Leafs’ organization throughout their … [Read more...] about Flames Reportedly Request GM Search Interview With Leafs Assistant GM Brandon Pridham
Kyle Dubas Slated To Meet The Media Monday
For anyone expecting immediate front office changes in Toronto following their second-round loss to Florida, that might not be the case. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is scheduled to speak to the media on Monday. Generally, if a team knows that they’re firing an executive, that person wouldn’t be taking questions. … [Read more...] about Kyle Dubas Slated To Meet The Media Monday
Ilya Samsonov, Matthew Knies Return To Practice
Another day of morning skates for the Toronto Maple Leafs brings more updates on their duo of injured players, who are both ruled out for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers tonight but making progress in their recoveries. This morning, The Hockey News’ Mike Stephens relayed that netminder Ilya Samsonov was skating on his own this morning, practicing in isolation with Toronto’s … [Read more...] about Ilya Samsonov, Matthew Knies Return To Practice
Latest On Kyle Dubas, Sheldon Keefe
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season ended last night, with the team eliminated five games into the second round thanks to an overtime goal from Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins. Their elimination from Stanley Cup contention begins what is likely to be a franchise-defining offseason. General manager Kyle Dubas is on an expiring contract, while “core four” franchise faces such … [Read more...] about Latest On Kyle Dubas, Sheldon Keefe
Maple Leafs Notes: Matthews, Woll, Hildeby
Heading into an offseason that promises plenty of big changes, Chris Johnston of NorthStarBets.ca reports the Toronto Maple Leafs top priority is obvious. Johnston writes that signing Auston Matthews to a long-term high-priced contract has to be the team’s number one priority and filling in the pieces around him can come next. Matthews is now heading into the final year of his … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Matthews, Woll, Hildeby