Treliving and Shanahan Talk Toronto's Plans, News on Devils Coaching, and More
Plus Oilers, Predators, and Blackhawks
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
It wasn’t directly said, but it’s clear from the Toronto management presser on Friday that changes to the “Core 4” are coming. Plus, what happens in New Jersey with the Devils’ coaching search? Plus the latest on the Oilers, Canucks, Blackhawks, and Predators.
Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, and a New Hockey League?
May 10, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving, President Brendan Shanahan, and MLSC CEO Keith Pelley spoke with the media on Friday and talked about the future of the team. Who are the New Jersey Devils looking at to be their next head coach? Finally, is there a new 3-on-3 pro hockey league starting up?
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Predators
May 9, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Sheldon Keefe. What does that mean behind the bench and how quickly will they find a replacement? In Edmonton, what is the latest on the status of Leon Draisaitl? He left Game 1 with an issue in the second period but returned for the third. He didn’t look the same. Is he injured or is he fine? Finally, Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz says he wants to keep Juuse Saros, but talks may stretch into later July.
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, Canucks
May 8, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors, why did the Toronto Maple Leafs push back the media avail with ownership and management? Is something going on behind the scenes that requires an extra day? Meanwhile, is there a chance that Mitch Marner will agree to a trade and start fresh? Jonathan Marchessault talks about his future with the Vegas Golden Knights and Thatcher Demko won’t be available to the Vancouver Canucks until Game 4 versus the Edmonton Oilers.
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Draft Lottery, Reichel, Bedard, Worlds
May 8, 2024 by Gail Kauchak
It’s a busy time of year in the hockey world, with the second round of the NHL playoffs officially underway. But there was a bit of a distraction for non-playoff teams on Tuesday night (May 7). The Chicago Blackhawks finished 31st in the league this past season, so the draft lottery was significant. They were guaranteed at least the fourth overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft. So where did they end up?! Well, unfortunately not with the first overall pick like last season.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Reflections, What Ifs & Changes
May 7, 2024 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, we’ll take one more – and perhaps final – look at some critical moments during the team’s first-round loss to the Boston Bruins. It was a tough series for both teams, and either team might have won. It just so happened that a mistake in overtime in Game 7 spelled the difference for the Maple Leafs.