Never a dull day in Leafs Nation —that’s for sure. Just hours before the season opener in Montreal, Craig Berube hit us with a bombshell at Wednesday’s morning skate: Joseph Woll will not play due to lower body tightness. Instead, Anthony Stolarz will make his Maple Leafs debut. Here. We. Go. Again. Obviously, that’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of … [Read more...] about With Joseph Woll sidelined, Anthony Stolarz is more than capable of stepping up to the plate: Leafs Morning Take
Brad Treliving provides update on Jani Hakanpaa amid LTIR stint: ‘There have been no setbacks’
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving expanded on Jani Hakanpaa’s status after the defenceman was placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) to begin the 2024-25 season. Hakanpaa is working his way back from a knee injury but has skated during training camp in non-contact scenarios, rejoining the team during a practice session in Muskoka, Ontario on October 2. As a … [Read more...] about Brad Treliving provides update on Jani Hakanpaa amid LTIR stint: ‘There have been no setbacks’
The Leafs Nation’s staff 2024-25 awards and Stanley Cup predictions
We’re in line for a terrific 2024-25 season and the puck has already dropped as the New Jersey Devils are already 2-0, but for 30 other teams, the schedule kicks off in earnest Tuesday. The Leafs Nation’s staff submitted their awards picks, with a few unanimous selections, and a few surprises! As always, the Norris and Vezina Trophy races will be hotly contested and there are … [Read more...] about The Leafs Nation’s staff 2024-25 awards and Stanley Cup predictions
Maple Leafs return top prospect Easton Cowan to OHL’s London Knights
The Toronto Maple Leafs have returned top prospect Easton Cowan to the OHL’s London Knights, the team announced Monday. Cowan was Toronto’s first-round pick in 2023, selected 28th overall in the NHL Draft. He submitted a tour-de-force campaign for London last year, capturing OHL MVP after recording 34 goals and 96 points in 54 games. Cowan also won OHL Playoff MVP and led the … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs return top prospect Easton Cowan to OHL’s London Knights
Maple Leafs place Matt Murray, Marshall Rifai on waivers
Ahead of Monday’s roster deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender Matt Murray and defenceman Marshall Rifai on waivers. Murray underwent bilateral hip surgery in September 2023 and is continuing to get back into form. He took reps during training camp, but the Maple Leafs will be using Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz as their goaltending tandem this season, while … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs place Matt Murray, Marshall Rifai on waivers