Leafs interview Auston Mattews as the 2016 NHL Scouting Combine begins
The Leafs scouting staff are hard at work in Buffalo looking for new prospects who will hope to become part of the bright Maple Leaf future. They started at the top with an interview with Auston Matthews.
Thunder take two wins out of deja vu weekend
Benjamin Breault continued his point scoring streak to seven games alongside his line-mate Jessyko Bernard to help the Perth Thunder clinch a tough series at home against the leagues undefeated Melbourne side.
Women's Hockey Wednesday: Re-signings, WCHA schedule, prospects and more
Big re-signings for both Boston teams, some Whitecaps games, Les Canadiennes in review and the girls of Snider Hockey are awesome
From the Branches: Hello, is it me you're looking for?
Good morning. Happy humpday (by the way, do people still say that?). Anyway, here are some links.
Leafs links
Kyle
Kyle Dubas: Orlando "sacrificed the success of their own team" for the Marlies
In words spoken on locker cleanout day, Kyle Dubas thanked the ECHL affiliate and wondered how the Marlies benefited the Solar Bears in return.
Kasperi Kapanen, William Nylander promise to continue the bromance next year
Good. Because their bromance is one of the best.
Mark Arcobello Signs In Switzerland, Rebuild Is Dead
Huge loss for the Maple Leafs here. HUGE.
William Nylander, the Marlies, and the game within the game
The Marlies playoffs came to a screeching halt on Sunday afternoon. While Sheldon Keefe presided over an amazing season as a rookie coach, the AHL isn't like other leagues. It isn't all about the Cup.
Kyle Dubas and the reinvention of the Toronto Marlies
Even without a Calder Cup title, Kyle Dubas built the AHL's new standard.
From the Branches: The beards of summer
Two Owls and a Hen, four Larks and a Wren.
After a long season, it's Mitch Marner's cheat day
Marner has played more this year than most hockey players. He's earned his burger.
PPP After Dark: Once more unto the breach
“Cry ‘havoc!’ and let slip the dogs of war”
Looking Back to the Maple Leafs - San Jose Sharks trades
Toronto did a deal with the Sharks, and while the Leafs are anticipating the picks they got out of it, the Sharks have three former Leafs going to the Stanley Cup Final.
From the Branches: Mitch Marner wins MVP; Toronto Marlies lose to Bears
It's a mixed emotion Monday for Leafs fans.
2016 Memorial Cup Recap: London defeats Rouyn-Noranda 3-2 in OT
The London Knights fulfill their destiny and win the 2016 Memorial Cup tournament.
Mitch Marner wins Memorial Cup MVP
The Leafs prospect adds another trophy to his collection after an amazing year in junior hockey
Goaltending the difference in Toronto Marlies' playoff exit
The Toronto Marlies' third round exit to Justin Peters and the Hershey Bears saw goaltending play a major role.
Toronto Marlies eliminated from Calder Cup Playoffs
The Marlies road to the Calder Cup has come to an abrupt end at the hands of the Hershey Bears
Prospect depth doesn't mean Leafs shouldn't trade down at the draft
Three reasons why trading down remains efficient, regardless of the health of your prospect system
From the Branches: Chasing the cup
Mitch Marner is in action tonight and he could add a fourth MVP trophy to his cabinet. Oh, he could also with the cup looking trophy thing? I think it's called the Memories Cup or something.
Mitch Marner wins CHL Player of the Year
Marner adds yet another MVP award to his collection
Recap: William Nylander the star as Toronto Marlies defeat Hershey Bears 5-0
The Marlies came up with the big win they needed.
2016 Memorial Cup Recap: Rouyn-Noranda advance to the finals over Red Deer
With a 3-1 victory the Huskies begin to prep for round two vs the London Knights
Tyson Barrie has some of the worst Corsi numbers in the NHL
Three years into his career, Tyson Barrie is top of the list of trade rumours. But he is challenging for bottom of the list in Corsi. Is that a measure of the man or the team? Is this a deal the Leafs should try to make?