The Toronto Maple Leafs have made the playoffs eight years in a row (if you consider the play-in round from 2020 a playoff round), and as such have had to chip away at both their draft stock and their prospect pool over the course of those eight years. This is the case with most contending teams, and it’s no different for the Leafs, who were ranked 23rd in the NHL in Steven … [Read more...] about Daily Faceoff ranks Maple Leafs prospect pool 23rd in NHL, rising one spot
2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #2 Fraser Minten
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligibility, our group decided on a more nuanced approach to include any reasonably young player who is either under contract with the Leafs … [Read more...] about 2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #2 Fraser Minten
Panthers’ Sam Bennett says Maple Leafs fans are always trying to recruit him
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett is one of the NHL’s most polarizing players in part due to his combination of skill, clutch scoring and a nearly unmatched ability to agitate his opponents. Bennett was effectively cast as the villain two seasons ago during the 2023 second-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he rammed Matthew Knies into the ground. … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Sam Bennett says Maple Leafs fans are always trying to recruit him
Expansion, CBA negotiations and the Canadian broadcast rights highlight Bill Daly’s league update
Hockey is certainly around the corner when you start getting full length Elliotte Friedman 32 Thoughts columns. This week’s column didn’t disappoint as it included several tidbits regarding the league’s intentions regarding expansion and brought two key negotiations to the forefront. Here are a few thoughts on how things could play out and the potential impact on the Maple … [Read more...] about Expansion, CBA negotiations and the Canadian broadcast rights highlight Bill Daly’s league update
David Pastrnak states the Maple Leafs were a ‘better team on paper’ than the Bruins
Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak habitually torments the Toronto Maple Leafs and he may have accidentally added insult to proverbial injury. Pastrnak scored the series-winning goal against the Maple Leafs in overtime of Game 7, breaking free of Toronto’s defence after the puck caromed awkwardly off the boards and into prime position for Boston’s superstar. The 28-year-old … [Read more...] about David Pastrnak states the Maple Leafs were a ‘better team on paper’ than the Bruins