Matthews Joins the 300 Goal Club & Could We See a Potential Klingberg Trade?
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In today’s edition, we look at Matthews joining the 300-goal club & how the Maple Leafs could be using Klingberg as a trade chip
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Maple Leafs’ Matthews Off to Torrid Scoring Pace in 2023-24
October 16, 2023 by Peter Baracchini
The 2023-24 NHL season is underway and there’s already plenty to talk about when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The offense is already off to a red-hot start after scoring 12 goals in their first two games. But it’s who’s leading the charge that shouldn’t come as a surprise to many as a result of the torrid start.
2 Barrie Colts Who Went onto Play for the Maple Leafs
October 15, 2023 by Spencer Lazary
Now that the NHL and Ontario Hockey League (OHL) seasons are in full swing, it is always fun to look at NHL players who suited up for OHL teams. For this article, we will focus on players who once played for the Barrie Colts in the OHL and then went on to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Matthews Joins Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games
October 14, 2023 by The Old Prof
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, in a thrilling 6-5 shootout win, the Toronto Maple Leafs came back to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Trailing 5-3 with under five minutes remaining in the third period, the Maple Leafs pulled their goalie and kept hammering at Canadiens’ goalie Jake Allen until they scored one goal.
Are Maple Leafs Propping Up Klingberg for a Shocking Move?
October 14, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In the ever-evolving chess game of the NHL, one-year deals have become a regular occurrence. In Toronto, the team signed a handful of them this summer. Outside of maintaining cap flexibility, one of the reasons organizations stick to short-term deals is to potentially boost a player’s perceived value, sign them for a season, and hope their performance skyrockets in a new environment. If this gamble pays off, the team can then trade the player, gaining a valuable asset at the crucial NHL Trade Deadline.