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08/15/2024

Brad Treliving on how Tavares received the news of relinquishing the C: "John knew Auston would one day be the captain of the Leafs... He said that he didn't come to Toronto to be captain... He came to win a Cup in his hometown."

More from the GM 👇

After naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain in Maple Leafs history, Brad Treliving discussed the reasons and timing for the decision and his view of what makes Matthews captain material. Opening statements on naming Auston Matthews captain Today is a great day. I think everybody knows the news. We...

08/14/2024

John Tavares on passing on the captaincy to Matthews: "It felt more and more right as time went on... It allows Auston to fully embrace the leader that he is and have an even greater impact on our team."

More from the former captain 👇

Former captain John Tavares discussed handing over the captaincy to Auston Matthews, how it will change his role in the team, and his desire to remain a Maple Leaf beyond the season. Opening Statements on passing on the C to Auston Matthews I have something prepared. Before my second season in Toron...

08/14/2024

Craig Berube discussed his first impressions of now-captain Matthews this summer: "His work ethic off the ice, and how he prepares day in and day out, is at an elite level."

More from the head coach 👇

After Auston Matthews was named the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history, new head coach Craig Berube discussed his first impressions of Matthews and getting acquainted with the rest of the team this summer. What has the first offseason been like, getting used to everything in the new role in...

08/14/2024

Brendan Shanahan on naming Auston Matthews captain: "This is such a selfless move by John Tavares... He saw and understood it as well as we did -- the time was right."

More from the President 👇

After Auston Matthews was named the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leaf’s history, President Brendan Shanahan discussed the decision to anoint Matthews with the C and the approval from John Tavares. How have you seen Auston Matthews grow as a leader since he joined the team? Shanahan: As a lot of p...

08/13/2024

Where does the Auston Matthews captaincy leave John Tavares entering a contract year, and who should wear the As? 👇

MLHS’ Anthony Petrielli joined Sportsnet Today to discuss the timing of the Auston Matthews captaincy announcement, the team’s assistant captaincies, and John Tavares’ situation entering a contract season. On whether there is anything to make of the timing of the captaincy switch in the middle...

08/13/2024

Auston Matthews is set to become the 26th captain in Maple Leafs history this week (announcement Wednesday), with John Tavares' sign-off.

Right time or wrong time? 👇

How’s this for some dog-days-of-the-offseason news content: The Toronto Maple Leafs will be naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history this week. TSN’s Darren Dreger first reported the news, which will be formally announced at a press conference at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Dreger ...

08/12/2024

Defensive improvement, divisional play, and playoff preparedness.

The areas for improvement for the Leafs this season -- and why the regular season still means something 👇

Now that we’ve officially hit the dog days of August, it appears the Maple Leafs’ current roster is what they’re taking to training camp. As things stand, it looks like the team will be more or less the same as last year’s save for two—or possibly three—defensemen, a new goalie to tandem...

08/07/2024

The radio silence continues from the Maple Leafs on Jani Hakanpaa.

Plus, the Leach hiring, Alex Nylander, Nick Robertson's importance & more in the latest offseason notebook 👇

Welcome to the sleepiest month of the hockey calendar. Free agency has slowed to a crawl, rosters are close to complete, and no games are in sight. That said, some discussion-worthy news and notes do trickle in here and there. The first news is the lack of news regarding Jani Hakanpaa. On July 1, mu...

08/05/2024

The new additions have been relatively slow to trickle in, but a lot has happened with the Marlies this summer. Catch up below 👇

Although the Toronto Marlies’ summer signings have been relatively slow, there has been significant news off the ice. New ECHL Affiliation With the sad demise of the Newfoundland Growlers, finding a new ECHL affiliate was imperative for the organization. The Cincinnati Cyclones have filled the hol...

07/23/2024

Today, the Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Connor Dewar to a one-year, $1.18 million contract, avoiding arbitration.

A tidy bit of business based on the comparables 👇

The Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Connor Dewar to a one-year, $1.18 million contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing between the two sides. Dewar will again be an RFA next summer after the contract expires. The Leafs acquired Dewar at the 2024 trade deadline for a fourth-round pick i...

07/19/2024

The Leafs have plucked a long-time (former) Stars and Red Wings scout from the Dallas organization. Mark Leach will be their new Director of Amateur Scouting 👇

The Maple Leafs announced today that Mark Leach, a long-time scout of the Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings, has filled the vacant Director of Amateur Scouting position. The Leafs did not wait long to find a replacement for Wes Clark, who last week departed to join long-time colleague Kyle Dubas wi...

07/16/2024

In the offseason Leafs Notebook -- Assessing Brad Treliving’s free agent signings relative to the market, the penalty kill question mark, Timothy Liljegren avoiding arbitration, David Kampf's role, and the Marner and Robertson situations 👇

As we await for the second wave of free agency to play out – including contract negotiations with Connor Dewar, Nick Robertson, a resolution on Jani Hakanpaa, and any other moves – I wanted to empty my notebook of thoughts on free agency now that we’ve had some time to digest. Defense Market T...

07/09/2024

With the first wave of free agency passed, we take a look at where things stand with the Leafs' roster and the remaining needs.

On Hakanpaa's unclear status, the forward group, cap compliance & more 👇

Just over a week into free agency, the Maple Leafs have filled some holes, but there is still plenty of work to do. Heading into the offseason, we identified the team’s four primary needs (in no particular order): Two real top-four defensemen A legitimate top-nine center A quality left winger (thi...

07/09/2024

It took a year, but Kyle Dubas poached the Leafs' director of amateur scouting, Wes Clark.

The Maple Leafs’ former Director of Player Personnel & Amateur Scouting is headed to Pittsburgh. After running the Leafs’ draft (and announcing the Leafs’ 31st-overall pick of Ben Danford at the podium) in Vegas in late June, Clark took part in the Leafs’ most recent development camp through...

07/08/2024

Hayley Wickenheiser on Maple Leafs’ 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford: “His offensive upside might be better than what he’s shown statistically."

The AGM discussed her first impressions of Miroslav Holinka, Victor Johansson, and Ben Danford, the next step for Fraser Minten in his development, and much more 👇

After the end of 2024 Development Camp, Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed her first impressions of 2024 draft selections Miroslav Holinka, Victor Johansson, and Ben Danford, the next step for Fraser Minten in his development, and much more. –> 2024 Development Camp Roster What impression ...

07/05/2024

🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎙️ Dissecting the Leafs’ offseason moves signing by signing, as well as the growing likelihood Marner will remain a Maple Leaf for 2024-25 🎧 👇

Dissecting the Maple Leafs' offseason moves & the increasing likelihood Mitch Marner stays in Toronto -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 72

07/04/2024

Hayley Wickenheiser on Easton Cowan’s NHL readiness: “He’s going to make a push… He’s very close... He has proven everybody wrong at every level, so I don’t put it past him."

Wickenheiser on Cowan, Minten, Danford, Grebyonkin & more 👇

After the first full-team on-ice session at 2024 Development Camp, Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed the progress of Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan, her first impressions of 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford, and much more. –> 2024 Development Camp Roster What is your focus with all of th...

07/03/2024

New Leaf Anthony Stolarz on the opportunity in Toronto: “In Florida, I knew my role as a backup… Now, [Joseph Woll] and I are competing for starts… As a goalie, that’s all you can ask for.”

More from the new Leaf netminder 👇

After signing a two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, goaltender Anthony Stolarz discussed his decision to sign in Toronto and the whirlwind turnaround from winning the Cup in Florida to joining Toronto in free agency. Can you walk us through the highs of winning the Cup and the....

07/03/2024

Three depth signings by the Maple Leafs on day two of free agency included a Minnesota Wild call-up from last season who can play LD & RD and a 6'7 defenseman with some NHL experience.

Dakota Mermis, Phillipe Myers, and Cedric Pare signed NHL deals in Toronto 👇

The Maple Leafs announced three signings on the second day of free agency, coming to terms on one-year deals with Dakota Mermis, Phillipe Myers, and Cedric Pare. The 2023-24 season in Toronto was a good reminder that these lesser-known signings can sometimes make a big difference. None of Simon Beno...

07/02/2024

The Maple Leafs' 2024-25 regular-season schedule is now available. The Leafs kick off the season with a back-to-back on the road, starting in Montreal before a visit with Sheldon Keefe's New Jersey Devils. 👇

To filter the Toronto Maple Leafs schedule by team, date, result, TV channel, etc., use the search bar at the top right-hand corner of the schedule table. Last updated: The Maple Leafs’ preseason schedule was released on June 24, 2024. It comprises six games (down from the usual eight in past year...

07/01/2024

Brad Treliving on his changes to the defense in free agency: “It’s a good blend — some puck movers, some size, some penalty killing, lefties and righties, and [OEL] gives you another option on the power play."

The GM breaks down all of today's moves 👇

After day one of unrestricted free agency, GM Brad Treliving discussed the additions of Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jani Hakanpaa, and Anthony Stolarz, the re-signing of Max Domi, Timothy Liljegren, and Matt Murray, and the work remaining this offseason. Opening statements on the signings of....

07/01/2024

Chris Tanev on his homecoming with the Maple Leafs: "Winning in Toronto is the ultimate goal."

The new Leaf on the decision to leave Dallas for T.O., potentially playing with Morgan Rielly, and much more 👇

After signing a six-year, $4.5 million AAV contract in Toronto, Chris Tanev discussed his decision to return to his hometown to compete for a Stanley Cup. Can you talk about the Leafs being the local team you watched growing up? You are from here, and you know Brad Treliving. Did all of those factor...

07/01/2024

The Leafs have added a physically massive PK and defensive presence to their bottom pairing mix with the signing of Jani Hakanpaa, balancing out the current NHL roster with four left shots and four right shots on D.

Instant Analysis 👇

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued to bulk up their defense by signing veteran defenseman Jani Hakanpää to a two-year, $1.5 million contract. The first thing to know about the Finnish defenseman is that he is massive, officially listed on Hockey Reference at 6’6″, 225 lbs. Hakanpää was origin...

07/01/2024

In need of a third goalie after the Anthony Stolarz signing, the Leafs have turned to a familiar face: Matt Murray is returning on a one-year, $875k contract.

Instant analysis 👇

The Toronto Maple Leafs addressed a hole at their third goalie spot by extending Matt Murray on a one-year, $875k contract. Murray missed all of 2023-24 with injury, as the team stashed him on long-term injured reserve due to hip surgery in an attempt to deal with long-standing ailments that deraile...

07/01/2024

The Leafs have signed Oliver-Ekman Larsson to a four-year, $3.5 million AAV contract.

Their defense is better today than it was at the end of the playoffs. Tanev is a legitimate top-four defenseman, and OEL brings needed offense. But is it enough? 👇

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the signing of defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a four-year contract worth $3.5 million per season. This marks the Leafs’ second signing of a defenseman for the day (Chris Tanev was the first), and unless a trade takes place, it would mean the Leafs have se...

07/01/2024

After extending Joseph Woll for three years, the Maple Leafs have landed their second goaltender: Anthony Stolarz has signed a two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract.

Instant analysis 👇

After extending Joseph Woll for three years, the Maple Leafs have landed their second goaltender: Anthony Stolarz has signed a two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with Toronto. Stolarz is a former second-round pick of the Flyers out of the London Knights program. He played with Max Domi and then-OHL...

07/01/2024

Finally, the Leafs have landed a proper top-four right-handed defenseman. It comes with a six-year term ($4.5 million AAV) for the 34-year-old Chris Tanev.

Analysis of the implications of the addition & contract 👇

Finally, the Maple Leafs have landed a proper top-four right-handed defenseman. It comes with a six-year term ($4.5 million AAV) for the 34-year-old Chris Tanev. How Tanev can change the Leafs’ blue line for the better (significantly) and where he could fit (Morgan Rielly’s best-ever RD partner,...

07/01/2024

The official terms are in on Joseph Woll's contract extension: three years, $3.66 million AAV. Contract starts in 2025-26.

Analysis 👇

The Maple Leafs have rushed to ink a three-year contract extension with Joseph Woll, who, at age 26, has just 39 games of NHL experience. Joseph Woll extends in Toronto 3 x $3.66M — Elliotte Friedman () July 1, 2024 Woll is signed for one more season at a bargain $766k cap hit and woul...

07/01/2024

Nick Robertson, qualified today by Toronto, has reportedly submitted a trade request to Leafs management. How should Brad Treliving handle it? 👇

As Leafs fans await word on a Chris Tanev signing, Chris Johnston reported somewhat surprising but not totally shocking news on Sunday night: Nick Robertson has requested a trade. Sources say that RFA Nick Robertson has no plans to re-sign with the this summer and has informed the team that h...

06/30/2024

The Leafs have committed $3 million AAV for the next two years to Timothy Liljegren, a strong third-pairing regular-season defender who now needs to take the next step to provide surplus value, particularly at playoff time.

Analysis 👇

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the qualifying offer buzzer on Sunday afternoon and re-signed D Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $3 million. The 25-year-old Swede has experienced an up-and-down career since the Maple Leafs drafted him 17th overall back in 2017, one that saw him....

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Final Thoughts of the Season courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph.

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Nylander 3rd of the Playoffs in Game 7 vs Bruins courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph.

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