Maple Leafs Have Tactical Plan for Marner Negotiations & Meet With Jack Pridham, Son of Cap King
Plus, three toughest Maple Leafs since 1990, the latest news & rumours and more
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Maple Leafs Have Tactical Plan for Offseason Marner Negotiations
June 10, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Amidst ongoing speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly strategizing and planning a summer likely filled with discussions about the future of star winger Mitch Marner. The player isn’t looking to leave and wants to stay committed to the team. The team wants to explore their options and many believe, eventually, move him in a deal to change up their core…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Salary Cap, Markstrom & Verhaeghe
June 10, 2024 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll start with some positive updates regarding the Maple Leafs and the recent salary cap increase. Next, I’ll dive into a rumor that the team is interested in acquiring goaltender Jacob Markstrom and why this might not be the best move…
Maple Leafs Meet With Jack Pridham, Son of Cap King
June 10, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
For NHL Draft prospect Jack Pridham, the combine in Buffalo this past weekend was a chance to show off his abilities in the physical testing, but it also gave him an opportunity to catch up with some familiar faces, including those within the organization that currently employs his father — Brandon Pridham, the salary cap king…
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Maple Leafs’ Optimal 2024-25 Lineup Amid Cap Constraints
June 10, 2024 by The Old Prof
On June 8, the Commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman, announced the salary cap for the 2024-25 season will be $300,000 higher than the original forecast. While it is just a 3.4% higher increase than the forecasted $87.7 million, it is still great news for two reasons. First, the move means the NHL is in better financial shape than initially expected. While it is not a guarantee that future hikes in the salary cap will be higher, it means they will most likely be higher…
3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990
June 9, 2024 by The Old Prof
In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There are two reasons for these actions. First, they are ways to protect teammates. Second, the narrative is that physical play (a solid hit or a fight) can work to shift the momentum of a game…
Maple Leafs in a Bad Spot With Level of Control Marner Has
June 9, 2024 by Karine Hains
The famous contract clauses that provide players more stability and control over their destiny appeared in the NHL when the 2005 Collective Bargaining Agreement was signed. With the salary cap came the need for cap room and the possibility of burying a contract in the American Hockey League. From then on, contract negotiations changed. General managers started handing out all kinds of clauses to surrender some control to the players so they would agree to a lower salary…
Maple Leafs Should Not Expect Much From Prospect Pool in 2024
June 9, 2024 by The Old Prof
As the 2024-2025 season approaches, one of the big questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs is what will happen to some of their top prospects. Will they step into significant roles on the NHL team, or will they be assigned to develop further with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL)? The futures of these young talents remain uncertain, and their performance in training camp will likely determine where they end up for the season…