The Toronto Maple Leafs’ recent deal involving Chris Tanev has stirred up questions about the NHL’s Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) rules. In a recent mailbag post, The Athletic’s Eric Duhatschek… … [Read more...] about Chris Tanev’s Iffy Contract Sparks Debate About NHL LTIR Rules
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pietroniro, Solow, Nylander & McMann
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report two recent signings by the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Toronto Marlies. I’ll then share some data from NHL… … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pietroniro, Solow, Nylander & McMann
Maple Leafs Need to Infuse Bottom-Six with Youth
One of the most comforting aspects of veteran players is their consistency. Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf are prime examples of reliable veterans who provide steady, predictable performance. They might… … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Need to Infuse Bottom-Six with Youth
What Does Ekman-Larsson Bring to the Maple Leafs Roster?
For fans who aren’t that familiar with one of the newest additions to the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ defensive lineup, let me introduce Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Born in Karlskrona, Sweden, in 1991,… … [Read more...] about What Does Ekman-Larsson Bring to the Maple Leafs Roster?
Does the Dewar Signing Push Jarnkrok Out of the Maple Leafs Lineup?
Toward the end of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant trade, acquiring Connor Dewar from the Minnesota Wild for Dmitry Ovchinnikov and a sixth-round pick in the… … [Read more...] about Does the Dewar Signing Push Jarnkrok Out of the Maple Leafs Lineup?