Throughout August TLN will be working our way through the prospect pool all the way up to crowning the top prospect in the Maple Leafs organization. It’s a fun annual exercise that usually leaves us all with some new information and a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Leafs’ system. Of course, prospects aren’t the full extent of the pipeline, there are … [Read more...] about Non-prospect Marlies who could press for a look with the Maple Leafs
Constructing a competitive Leafs roster within the cap from scratch
Alright, y’all. I know. In terms of hockey, it’s quiet. The free agency frenzy has fizzled for now and teams are spending their last off weeks at the cottage before gearing up for training camp. Meanwhile, us fans are here itching for the 2024-25 season to start. I went on PuckPedia and cooked up a Leafs roster from scratch (assuming every NHL player was available). I came in … [Read more...] about Constructing a competitive Leafs roster within the cap from scratch
Where does William Nylander fit in a Craig Berube lineup?
When Craig Berube decided to take the Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching position, one of the biggest factors in his decision was how Toronto had such a talented core. William Nylander is a major part of what Berube was so excited about and watching their relationship grow is going to be one of the more entertaining storylines to follow next season. Nylander has his moments. One … [Read more...] about Where does William Nylander fit in a Craig Berube lineup?
2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #17 Miroslav Holinka
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: #17 Miroslav Holinka
“Blood and guts” Former Leaf Cory Cross compares Chris Tanev to Dmitri Yushkevich
The calls for the Toronto Maple Leafs to improve their defensive corps have been consistent in the past decade or so of Maple Leafs hockey. Whether it’s the “sign Jeff Finger to a four-year contract” era or the “pair Morgan Rielly with Matt Hunwick” era, there have always been and will always be Leafs fans mentally pairing a B-level prospect of their choosing with a couple of … [Read more...] about “Blood and guts” Former Leaf Cory Cross compares Chris Tanev to Dmitri Yushkevich