The Toronto Maple Leafs have relieved head coach Sheldon Keefe of his duties this morning after their latest first-round exit in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The team will begin a coaching search immediately and has not named a replacement. Toronto was eliminated by the Boston Bruins on Saturday night in a 2-1 overtime loss after they had finished the regular season … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Fire Sheldon Keefe
Maple Leafs Notes: Samsonov, Giordano, Brodie
David Alter of The Hockey News writes that Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is looking for stability on his next contract after working under a one-year deal for the last few seasons. The 27-year-old is an unrestricted free agent this summer and will be seeking a multi-year commitment on his next deal. Whether or not he will command more than one year remains to be … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Samsonov, Giordano, Brodie
NHL Announces Ted Lindsay Award Finalists
The National Hockey League has announced the three finalists for the 2024 Ted Lindsay Award given to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted on by the players. The finalists are Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, and Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Connor McDavid was last year’s winner and Matthews … [Read more...] about NHL Announces Ted Lindsay Award Finalists
Eastern Notes: Forbort, Devils, Maple Leafs
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort returned tonight for Boston taking Kevin Shattenkirk’s spot in the lineup. The 32-year-old Forbort was recalled two weeks ago from an LTI conditioning loan in which he played two AHL games and hasn’t played an NHL game since March 2nd due to an undisclosed injury. The Duluth, Minnesota native … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Forbort, Devils, Maple Leafs
Marner Wants To Remain In Toronto Long-Term, Bertuzzi Open To Staying
The Florida Panthers have added forward Patrick Giles to their playoff roster after recalling seven other players earlier today. Giles will effectively serve as one of the Panthers’ black aces and will practice with the team throughout their current playoff run. Giles recently completed his third season in the AHL with Florida’s AHL affiliate the Charlotte Checkers and will … [Read more...] about Marner Wants To Remain In Toronto Long-Term, Bertuzzi Open To Staying