Robertson's Future With the Leafs & 3 Leafs Who Could Have a Big Impact in the Playoffs
Plus the club signs Cade Webber to an entry-level deal, the latest news & rumours and more
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Matt Murray’s Journey From Surgery to the Toronto Marlies Goalie
April 13, 2024 by The Old Prof
For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, Matt Murray‘s name has seemed like a ghost from the past. That ghost showed up in the news today when it was announced that he was moved to the American Hockey League (AHL). Following bilateral hip surgery and an extended recovery, he’s now set to return to game action with the Toronto Marlies on a long-term injured reserve (LTIR) conditioning loan. This move signifies a significant step forward for the goaltender, who has diligently worked back into playing shape.
Nick Robertson’s Future With the Maple Leafs
April 13, 2024 by The Old Prof
There has been much discussion about whether Nick Robertson should be in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup when the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. Before that discussion, let’s look at Robertson’s career thus far.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Domi, Samsonov & Liljegren
April 13, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Detroit Red Wings (38-32-9, 85 points) suffered a setback in their playoff aspirations with a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. Tonight’s game matters if the Red Wings hope to reignite their playoff push after a recent slump of dropping seven of their last nine games. Despite their recent poor record, Detroit somehow remains in contention for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Penguins by a single point.
3 Maple Leafs Who Can Have a Big Impact in the Playoffs
April 13, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
We’re one week away from the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and already the anticipation is building. The Toronto Maple Leafs have already secured their ticket for the playoffs and while their opponent is still to be determined, it’s time to start preparing for what could be a difficult one as the competition is very strong.
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Maple Leafs Sign Cade Webber to Entry-Level Contract
April 12, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
Right at the end of the 2023-24 regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a little bit larger on defense. Their 6-foot-6, 194-pound defenseman, Cade Webber, is reportedly signing his entry-level contract to join their roster after completing his fourth season with Boston University. He was given the honour of Hockey East’s Best Defensive Defenseman this season.
Maple Leafs’ Defence Predictions for Game 1 of the Playoffs
April 12, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
With only three games left in the Toronto Maple Leafs season, Leafs Nation still doesn’t have a good idea of what the blue line will look like when Game 1 of the playoffs starts. Part of the reason is that the team has struggled with injuries, and they have had to do some major patchwork to make the defence core competitive.
Mitch Marner Is the Maestro of the Maple Leafs Power Play
April 12, 2024 by The Old Prof
Mitch Marner‘s absence from the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ lineup due to injury underscored his pivotal role in the team’s success, especially on the power play. Initially expected to miss only a few games, Marner’s extended recovery highlighted his importance to the team’s special teams units.
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