Rielly Sparking the Maple Leafs Best Stretch & Where Could Robertson End Up?
Plus, things to learn from Maple Leafs defense plus/minus & more
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3 Players the Maple Leafs Could Target With Mid-Round Picks
February 24, 2024 by JP Gambatese
The NHL trade deadline is right around the corner, and eyes are on the Toronto Maple Leafs to see if theyāre going to commit to a playoff push or hold on to their picks. Regardless of what they should do, itās important to scope out potential targets for their third-round-and-later picks in this yearās draft. Past their first-round pick, the Maple Leafs have the New York Islandersā third-rounder, their own fourth-round pick, and three fifth-rounders. They have three picks across the last two rounds as well, but the likelihood of meaningful players slipping down to the sixth and seventh rounds is slim to none, though there is always someone who does.
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafsā Nick RobertsonĀ
February 24, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs are considered a favourite to win the Stanley Cup this season and have been playing solid hockey as of late. With the 2024 Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, the Maple Leafs will have to decide on who they will be targeting to help upgrade their lineup for a deep playoff run. One player that the Maple Leafs could look to move in a trade package to help upgrade their roster or move him so that he can get a fresh start is forward Nick Robertson. Robertson has been playing well this season, but the fit with the Maple Leafs hasnāt been great since he was drafted by the team, and he could find himself on the outside looking in heading into the playoffs.Ā
Morgan Riellyās Suspension Sparking Maple Leafsā Best Stretch
February 24, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
When Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was handed a five-game suspension for a cross-check, many wondered how this would impact the Maple Leafs defense. Being without your best defenseman this season is definitely a big loss and they needed to turn things around after once again losing crucial points to a team lower than them in the standings.Ā
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, Domi & Rielly
February 23, 2024 by The Old Prof
Before last nightās game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Toronto Maple Leafs fans excitedly awaited the return of defenseman Morgan Rielly. Riellyās five-game suspension and subsequent absence were handled masterfully by his teammates, who even noted that they were āwinning for Mo.ā Yet, when the puck dropped in Las Vegas, fans had to wonder how Riellyās return would influence the outcome of the game.Ā
What Can We Learn From the Maple Leafsā Defense Plus/Minus?
February 23, 2024 by The Old Prof
It appears the most maligned statistic in the NHL is plus/minus. Some claim it is the worst and most useless stat in the sport. While it does have its drawbacks basically, every statistic does. Without digging deeply into analytics, a glance at plus/minus stats does tell some stories, especially over a longer period.Ā Ā
More Maple Leafs Must Reads
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, McMann, Marner & Rielly - February 22, 2024 by The Old Prof
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Matthewsā 50th Goal Highlights Coyotesā 11th Straight Loss - February 22, 2024 by Chase Beardsley