Leafs Salary Cap Scenarios

Let's do some math!

FTB: Defenders on the move

Stop and chat about the Leafs, NHL trades, or which Pokemon could beat Wayne Simmonds in a fight.

The 2023 T25U25 is right around the corner

This year is going to be the most interesting T25 in some time. There are only two people on the eligibility list that were drafted in the first round: Timothy Liljegren and Easton Cowan. Conor Timmins missed by one, and the rest are a mix of free agents and later-round picks.

FTB: Somehow it's Monday

Chat about hockey! Or Mondays, it's all good.

Ilya Samsonov is awarded a $3.55M contract by the arbitrator

The ilya Samsonov drama is over. The arbitrator has awarded him a one year contract for $3.55M.

Weekend FTB: Dunn Deal

Only One Deal Was Dunn Yesterday.....

Friday's FTB: Bring on the arbitrator

It's judgement day for Ilya Samsonov.

Maple Leafs hire Assistant Coaches

Guy Boucher and Mike Van Ryn join the Leafs.

Cap Hits Can't Play Hockey

The Leafs have a cap space problem. That's the widely held view, at any rate. But do they?

Thursday FTB: goalie math is simple, right?

Reporters are speculating that the Ilya Samsonov contract will be settled out of court, with a low multi-year deal in the low-3's.

A Brief History of Goalie Arbitration

There are three goalies heading to arbitration starting this week, and barring settlements in advance, all three have very good to excellent arbitration cases, and will get raises.

Getting to Noah Chadwick

Scouting Toronto's latest defenseman prospect, Noah Chadwick. He profiles as a solid all-around defender who could get even better once he adds some muscle and improves his skating.

Wednesday FTB: NHL consider their virtual boards a success

After determining their first season of virtual boards were a "success," the NHL has partnered with a company

Maple Leafs hire new AGM

In a startling turn of events, the Maple Leafs have hired someone from the Pittsburgh Penguins. This is not how we were led to believe this summer would unfold.

FTB: Tuesday!

This is the Tuesday Maple Leafs chat post. Enjoy!

Getting to Know Hudson Malinoski

Looking at the scouting reports and mechanics for the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent 5th round pick: Hudson Malinoski.

FTB: Four days left until the Leafs and Samsonov go to arbitration

Like sands through the hourglass, so go the days until arbitration hearings.

Back to Excited Episode 205: Leafs Offseason Recap

Welcome to a special back-from-the-beach episode of Back to Excited, where Fulemin and I chat about the Leafs offseason moves. We may do random one-off podcasts from time to time going forward, though we will not be resuming our usually weekly schedule going forward.

FTB: Big news, little news, red news, blue news

Some news about hockey, charity, the Leafs, the Marlies, all for you to chat about on July 15th and 16th.

Friday's FTB: Is this a good day for a news dump?

All the news we can find for a Friday in July.

Getting to Know Easton Cowan Part Three: Overall Assessment

Looking at a final, overall assessment of Easton Cowan, his future projection, and if Toronto was right to use their first round pick to draft him.

Thursday FTB: Gretzky makes the case for Auston and co to take less

Wayne Gretzky was on a Leafs Nation podcast the other day where he gave the player's perspective on

Toronto Marlies release next season's schedule

The Toronto Marlies, along with the entirety of the AHL, have released their 2023-24 schedule, including opening weekend on October 14th and 15th.

Getting to Know Easton Cowan Part Two: Scouting Breakdown

Breaking down the specific strengths and weaknesses of Easton Cowan's game, using scouting reports and video clips. This covers his skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, physicality/defense, and hockey smarts.

Wednesday FTB: but wait, it gets worse

Remember NFT's? The NHL thinks they're still cool.
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