Dubas Admits to Biggest Mistake as Leafs GM & Trading Marner Could Cripple Forward Depth
Plus, did the team upgrade by choosing Tanev over Brodie, the latest news & rumours and more
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Kyle Dubas Cops to Biggest Mistake as Maple Leafs GM
July 12, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Kyle Dubas’ tenure as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs will be remembered for many reasons, but one of the most significant aspects is his handling of contracts for the team’s core players.
Maple Leafs Trading Mitch Marner Could Cripple Forward Depth
July 12, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the most loyal fanbases in the entire NHL. With that being said, the loyalty also comes with criticism if the team is unable to find success in the postseason, and that’s exactly what happened last season when they were eliminated in the first round by the Boston Bruins.
Did the Maple Leafs Upgrade by Choosing Tanev Over Brodie?
July 12, 2024 by The Old Prof
The consensus this offseason was that the Toronto Maple Leafs had completely revamped their defence. But did they really? If we compare the Maple Leafs’ starting defence from October 2023 to the players they have signed now, we see that Morgan Rielly, Jake McCabe, Timothy Liljegren, and Conor Timmins are all returning.
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5 UFA Swings and Misses by Maple Leafs Could Derail Season
July 11, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant moves this offseason in free agency, but reports say they missed on some key targets. Looking to land another forward for their top-six and a can’t-miss right-shot defenseman, GM Brad Treliving is coming back with the same mix of forwards and a bigger, but older and more injury-prone blue line.
Maple Leafs Expected to Keep Core Four Together, Yet Again
July 11, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for ways to make a deep playoff run for the past several seasons as they have consistently failed to make it past the first or second round. With the Maple Leafs being eliminated in the first round by the Boston Bruins last season and yet again failing to meet expectations, speculation began flying immediately that they could be looking to make some massive changes that would shock the entire locker room.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Skinner, Tanev, van Riemsdyk & Robertson
July 11, 2024 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share some news that the team might have lost a critical free agent because of their lack of postseason success. Is that point accurate? Second, I’ll share what new defenceman Chris Tanev sees for himself as a crucial part of the Maple Leafs roster heading into the 2024-25 regular season.
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Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz Ready to Battle Woll for Playing Time
July 11, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs were busy when the gates opened on free agency on July 1 — handing out contracts to two current players, while also landing multiple free agents to sure up their back end.
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