3 Maple Leafs Free Agent Targets That Fit Berube's Style & Does the Team Need to Make a Captain Change?
Plus, Easton Cowan should crack the lineup in 2024-25, the latest news & rumours and more
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Ryan McDonagh Trade Could Indicate More Predators Trades
May 21, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
The recent trade between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning, which saw Ryan McDonagh sent back to Tampa Bay, has generated significant buzz in Maple Leafs Land. With McDonagh’s departure freeing up $6.75 million in cap space for the Predators, speculation has emerged regarding potential trade discussions between Nashville and the Toronto Maple Leafs involving goaltender Juuse Saros and forward Mitch Marner.
Maple Leafs Who Will Thrive or Fail Under Berube’s New Mandate
May 21, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Craig Berube was introduced to the media on Tuesday. One of the big takeaways from the presser was that Berube was chosen to coach this team by GM Brad Trelviing because of his character, communication skills, and ability to hold players accountable. It will be an intriguing challenge for Berube, who now has a plethora of talented individuals who aren’t always known for being the hardest-working, most physical, grinders.
3 Maple Leafs’ Free Agent Targets That Fit Craig Berube’s Style
May 21, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
With Craig Berube now at the helm, the Toronto Maple Leafs face a pivotal juncture in their journey for the Stanley Cup. Berube, known for his no-nonsense coaching approach and emphasis on accountability, brings a wealth of experience and a winning pedigree behind the bench.
Maple Leafs Nick Robertson: Overcoming Injuries and Proving His Value
May 21, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson had a tremendous career-changing season in 2023-24, which bodes well for his NHL career moving forward. Before our discussion, here’s a look at his journey.
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Phil Housley
May 21, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
One game—that’s all it takes for a player to be considered a former member of a franchise. But those players are rarely remembered in historical conversations surrounding the club.
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Do the Maple Leafs Need to Make a Captain Change?
May 21, 2024 by Karine Hains
Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs have fallen short of expectations. This time around, there was no “We need to try again” speech. The Maple Leafs’ front office now knows something is not working and has finally decided to do something about it. Have they settled on the right decision though? Was making Sheldon Keefe walk the plank the right move? Can Craig Berube make the current players tougher, grittier, and playoff-ready? Can Auston Matthews lead his men into battle?
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, DeSmith, Marner & McCabe
May 20, 2024 by The Old Prof
Things are still up in the air just days after the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ coaching change. However, there’s no shortage of news to report. First, there’s the good news that captain John Tavares is lighting it up in Prague. Second, it seems more likely that Ilya Samsonov will not return to the team next season. If so, how will the goalie situation sort itself out? Could the answer be that the team keeps Joseph Woll, tries to re-sign Martin Jones, and finds one more reliable goalie? Could that goalie be Casey DeSmith from the Vancouver Canucks?
Easton Cowan Should Crack Maple Leafs’ Lineup in 2024-25
May 20, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
After another disappointing first-round loss in yet another Game 7 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team’s front office has vowed to make changes to the roster they iced this past season. Rumours have swirled around star forward Mitch Marner and his future with the organization and with the Maple Leafs caught in a tangled web of cap complications, it only seems logical to move one of their big-money players with the team not getting it done come playoff time.
6 Former First-Rounders Who Could Be Traded This Offseason
May 20, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
With the offseason now underway for most of the NHL, all teams will face difficult decisions in the coming weeks. Whether it is deciding on a draft strategy or bringing back a beloved veteran, no decision is easy for an NHL front office. This is especially true when discussing young talent, as no general manager wants to be known as the person who gave up on a young player too early. This offseason more than ever, many teams will face difficult questions regarding their youth, so who are some of the players who could be shipped out?
Maple Leafs Should Pursue Brett Pesce This Offseason
May 20, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs this season after a seven-game series against the Boston Bruins led to a heartbreaking failure. The Maple Leafs played well, but they couldn’t make it past the Bruins and will be looking to make some changes this offseason in hopes of having a different type of ending next season.
More Maple Leafs Must Reads
Maple Leafs Linked To Two Key Bruins’ Impact Players - May 19, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Berube as Saviour & Hyman’s Postseason - May 19, 2024 by The Old Prof
Maple Leafs Need to Fix Goaltending to Be Serious Cup Contenders - May 19, 2024 by Karine Hains
How Craig Berube Can Elevate the Toronto Maple Leafs - May 19, 2024 by The Old Prof