Easton Cowan's Bold Bid for a Maple Leafs Roster Spot & 3 Best Contracts for 2024-25
Plus, team's aggressive roster strategy: win now, worry later , the latest news & rumours and more
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Easton Cowan’s Bold Bid for a Maple Leafs Roster Spot
August 2, 2024 by The Old Prof
Easton Cowan, the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 2023 first-round draft pick, had an exceptional season with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last season. He nearly led his team to the championship, exceeding expectations with his stellar performance. However, Cowan could face a dilemma with the Maple Leafs this season.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Stolarz, Liljegren, Matthews & Domi
August 2, 2024 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explain why new goalie Anthony Stolarz jumped at the chance to sign with the Maple Leafs. Additionally, I’ll discuss Timothy Liljegren’s dedication to physically preparing himself for a key role on the blue line.Â
Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3 Best Contracts for 2024-25
August 2, 2024 by JP Gambatese
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ cap situation is one of the most intriguing in the league with their four star forwards taking up over 50% of their 2024-25 salary cap…
Toronto Maple Leafs History of Black Hockey Players
February 5, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
In their 107-year-old history, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a total of 1,074 players suit up to don the blue and white. Only nine of these 1,074 players are black, equaling a total of 0.84% of the team’s entire history of players.
Maple Leafs’ Aggressive Roster Strategy: Win Now, Worry Later
August 1, 2024 by The Old Prof
Over the past few years, my perspective on how hockey general managers should run their teams has dramatically shifted. Coming from the academic world, where I was the head of a small unit within the larger university, I became used to managing budgets and personnel. While my job was not focused per se on making money, I couldn’t make decisions that would cost the university money.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Clifford, Holinka & Cowan’s Roster Case
August 1, 2024 by The Old Prof
This Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors edition will share news about three players at different levels of their development within the organization. One is re-signing a veteran presence, and two are rising stars. The American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies have signed Kyle Clifford to a one-year deal, solidifying their belief in his leadership and experience.
Maple Leafs’ 2025 Plan B After Shedding Tavares’ Bloated Contract
August 1, 2024 by Jim Parsons
As the Toronto Maple Leafs look ahead to the 2025 offseason, the impending expiration of John Tavares‘ $11 million cap hit presents both challenges and opportunities. Despite still being a productive player—scoring 29 goals and recording 65 points last season—Tavares’s diminishing play-driving ability has raised questions about his value at such a high salary. With his contract coming off the books, the Leafs find themselves at a crossroads as they explore their options for bolstering the roster.
Maple Leafs Mailbag: Core Four, Alex Nylander & Recent Playoff Failures
August 1, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a solid offseason, and some fans believe that this may be the season their team finally makes a deep run into the postseason. While there has been some crushed hope in recent seasons due to the team’s lack of success in the playoffs, the additions of Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to bolster their blue line have given fans something to cling onto as we head toward the 2024-25 campaign.
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4 Maple Leafs Poised for a Breakout in 2024-25
August 1, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
It’s August and while the start of the 2024-25 NHL season is still a few months away, you can’t help but look forward to the roster and what players could have an impact.Â
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Shattenkirk, Robertson & Stolarz - July 31, 2024 by The Old Prof
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul - July 31, 2024 by The Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2024-25 - July 31, 2024 by JP Gambatese
Will the Maple Leafs Regret Letting Kieffer Bellows Go? - July 31, 2024 by The Old Prof