Matthew Knies showcased last season he’s going to be a force for the Toronto Maple Leafs for many years to come. Heading into 2024-25 under new head coach Craig Berube, Knies should be getting the first look at playing left wing on the top line alongside Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. Berube will be tasked with trying to balance out his lineup and it will interesting to see … [Read more...] about Matthew Knies should start next season playing on the Maple Leafs’ first line
Three players the Maple Leafs could consider signing to a PTO
The dog days of the offseason are upon us and that means NHL teams will not be conducting a lot of business for the next few weeks. This certainly applies to the Leafs as their most notable moves since the initial flurry of transactions have been getting Connor Dewar extended before his arbitration hearing and their AHL affiliate inking Alex Nylander to a one-year contract. … [Read more...] about Three players the Maple Leafs could consider signing to a PTO
5 Maple Leafs that could participate in 4 Nations Face-Off
The Four Nations Tournament is nearly six months away, and while the final rosters have not been decided there is a good chance the Leafs will be well-represented during the competition. While the likes of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander are guaranteed locks to be selected for their respective countries, it is certainly possible that they will not be the … [Read more...] about 5 Maple Leafs that could participate in 4 Nations Face-Off
Early analysis of the 2025-26 Maple Leafs cap situation and how much it even matters
It has been the better part of my adult life that I’ve carried some form of opinion on the Maple Leafs salary cap situation. They were either foolish or wise in their management of it. They were either prematurely tying their hands or they weren’t using the money quickly enough. The core four years and the overlapping COVID-19 pandemic ramped up the salary cap realities for the … [Read more...] about Early analysis of the 2025-26 Maple Leafs cap situation and how much it even matters
Maple Leafs sign Ben Danford to 3-year, entry-level contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Ben Danford to a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday, the team announced in a release. Danford was selected 31st overall by the Maple Leafs at the 2024 NHL Draft, playing for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League. The 18-year-old was lauded for his defensive abilities, excelling in rush defence and transition … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs sign Ben Danford to 3-year, entry-level contract