Maple Leafs Beat Rangers in OT & Calle Jarnkrok Returns to the Lineup
Plus, Leafs still looking for defence help in a trade & more
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The Maple Leafs’ were victorious over the New York Rangers at home, and Calle Jarnkrok returned to the lineup against the Rangers, more defensive help is needed in the upcoming 2024 Trade Deadline and more of the latest news and rumours.
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Buds Breakdown Weekly Audio Report: Maple Leafs Struggle With Defensive Injuries
Plus, Leafs get Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks, Calle Jarnkrok reaches 300 career points amid his return to the lineup
March 4, 2024 by Anthony Testaguzza (Premium THW Substack Content)
Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Pay Flyers Asking Price for Walker, Seeler
March 3, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs will surely be looking to find more upgrades on the defensive side heading into the 2024 Trade Deadline, even after acquiring Ilya Lyubsuhkin from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-team trade recently. They will be looking to make a deep run into the postseason, and with their current defensive lineup, fans are worried it may not be strong enough to make a push for a Stanley Cup. With several names remaining on trade bait lists around the NHL, the Maple Leafs should be inquiring about everyone but should avoid the reported asking price from the Philadelphia Flyers for defensemen Sean Walker and Nick Seeler.
Maple Leafs Beat Rangers in OT on HNIC in Original Six Bout
March 3, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers square off on an original-six edition of Hockey Night in Canada. These are the types of Saturday night games that the fans of both teams circle on their calendars. There is so much history between these two Original Six organizations that it makes the games more fun to watch.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Domi, Samsonov, Jarnkrok & Rielly
March 3, 2024 by The Old Prof
In a game that had a playoff-like intensity, the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Rangers on Saturday night. It was a tightly contested battle of goaltenders where both teams generated scoring opportunities.
Maple Leafs Reportedly Still Looking for Defence Help in a Trade
March 3, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and 32 Thoughts the Podcast suggested on Hockey Night in Canada that the Toronto Maple Leafs may not be done looking for right-handed defencemen. On Feb. 29, the Maple Leafs acquired Ilya Lyubushkin for the second time in his career from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-team deal that included the Carolina Hurricanes.
Maple Leafs’ Ilya Lyubushkin Injury Update After Scary Hit
March 2, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an unfortunate turn of events for the Toronto Maple Leafs, defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin‘s return to the team took an ugly twist during his first game back. Lyubushkin, starting his second stint with the Maple Leafs, faced an early setback as a head injury forced him out of the game in the second period.
Maple Leafs Activate Calle Jarnkrok, Loan Nick Robertson to AHL
March 2, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
With the trade deadline looming and the Toronto Maple Leafs becoming a bit more active on the trade front, they got some good news recently as forward Calle Jarnkrok has been activated off of injured reserve, while the team also announced they have loaned forward Nick Robertson to the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Toronto Marlies. Robertson’s name has come up in trade rumours this season, but he has still had a solid season scoring eight goals and adding 11 assists for 19 points through 41 games this season.
