Connor Dewar and the Toronto Maple Leafs avoided arbitration and settled on a one-year, $1.18 million contract recently. Now, it’s time for Dewar to impress his new coach. With Craig Berube behind the bench in Toronto, Dewar has a clean slate with the Maple Leafs and a chance to carve himself out a role for next season. His in-your-face style of play and his willingness to … [Read more...] about Where does Connor Dewar fit in a Craig Berube lineup?
Gustav Lindstrom could be a good fallback option if the Jani Hakanpaa deal falls through
It has been nearly a month since it was initially reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs had signed towering defenceman Jani Hakanpaa but the deal has yet to be made official. Much of it has to do with concerns about the status of his “degenerative knee” and whether the ailment will heal enough to allow him to continue his NHL career. Although the Leafs’ medical staff approved … [Read more...] about Gustav Lindstrom could be a good fallback option if the Jani Hakanpaa deal falls through
Ex-Leafs GM Kyle Dubas named director of player personnel for Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off
Former Toronto Maple Leafs and current Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has been named as director of player personnel for Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, Hockey Canada confirmed Tuesday. Dubas previously served as Canada’s general manager during the 2024 IIHF World Championships, where Canada finished fourth. Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien … [Read more...] about Ex-Leafs GM Kyle Dubas named director of player personnel for Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off
3 Maple Leafs who will be on the bubble at training camp
The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to have internal competition at training camp in September and watching how the numbers game plays out will be an entertaining storyline to follow. General manager Brad Treliving has done a great job creating depth throughout most of the Maple Leafs’ lineup and there’s going to be some tough decisions to make for new head coach Craig Berube. … [Read more...] about 3 Maple Leafs who will be on the bubble at training camp
What the Maple Leafs can learn from the 2019 St. Louis Blues’ Stanley Cup run
It was just five summers ago when the St. Louis Blues completed their Stanley Cup triumph, going from worst-to-first in the span of the season in large part due to Craig Berube’s supervision. Berube is now tasked with overseeing the Toronto Maple Leafs and if he can lead the franchise to their first Stanley Cup since 1967, he will become a demigod in the world’s largest hockey … [Read more...] about What the Maple Leafs can learn from the 2019 St. Louis Blues’ Stanley Cup run