Joel Edmundson the Newest Maple Leafs Defenceman & Lyubushkin's Promising Start With the Leafs
Plus, 3 reflections on Maple Leafs 2-1 over the Sabres & more
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Maple Leafs Prospect Update: Easton Cowan, Fraser Minten & More
March 8, 2024 by Anthony Testaguzza (Premium THW Substack Content)
Easton Cowan extends his point streak. Also, Fraser Minten's stellar February performance.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll, Knies, Marchand & Playoff Match
March 8, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday reflected their overall performance during the game. They seemed fatigued and unable to match the speed and intensity of the Bruins.
Maple Leafs Lose to the Bruins Again in a Very Physical Game
March 8, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
It is Trade Deadline Day, and the last week has been a busy one. There are several trades in the process of happening or that have been done. Including your Toronto Maple Leafs! They made their first move to acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks on Feb. 24, and they traded for Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals on March 7.
Ilya Lyubushkin’s Promising Start with the Maple Leafs
March 8, 2024 by The Old Prof
A week ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs re-acquired 29-year-old physical stay-at-home defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks. The trade came shortly after the Arizona Coyotes game ended on Feb. 29. In reacquiring Lyubushkin for a second time, the Maple Leafs sent their 2025 third-round draft pick to Anaheim. In return, Anaheim retained 50 percent of Lyubushkin’s $2.75 million cap hit. Toronto also sent a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes. In return, the Hurricanes agreed to retain 50 percent of Lyubushkin’s remaining salary-cap hit.Â
Meet the Newest Maple Leafs Defenceman: Joel Edmundson
March 7, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a trade! They have acquired Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick (NYI) and a 2025 fifth-round pick (CHI).
3 Reflections on the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Win Over the Sabres
March 7, 2024 by The Old Prof
In a close game on Wednesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally beat the Buffalo Sabres this season. Although, for much of the game, Auston Matthews looked as if he wasn’t feeling up to snuff, in the end – the very end, actually – he came through. His overtime-winning goal was his NHL-leading 54th goal of the season.Â
Maple Leafs & Capitals Have Pieces to Make Big Deadline Deal
March 7, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
The 2024 NHL Trade Deadline is only a day away now, and things have been hectic. We have seen tons of trades over the past week, with a lot of big-name players coming off of the Hockey Writers Trade Bait Board. This means that the Toronto Maple Leafs need to get their ducks in a row and look at who is available to help improve their club before it is too late.Â