Leafs Summer Priority List
While it's untimely to write this article in the middle of offseason madness, it's also become
Early Thoughts on Toronto's Drafting
The 2023 NHL draft is now over, and we know the three players that the Maple Leafs selected. I've read some scouting reports and watched some highlights. I wanted to share my early thoughts.
Friday's FTB: Calm before the storm
The last day of the year is here. Tommorow is Free Agent Day. And some weird holiday in Canada, but whatever.
Treliving speaks after NHL Draft on the busy weekend ahead
Leafs GM Brad Treliving spoke to the media following the Leafs 2023 NHL Draft where they selected Easton Cowan, Hudson
With the 185th pick in the 2023 Entry Draft, the Maple Leafs select Noah Chadwick
With their final pick in the draft, barring last minute trades, the Maple Leafs drafted Noah Chadwick.
With the 153rd pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Maple Leafs select Hudson Malinoski
Hudson Malinoski is a centre from Saskatoon. He has not played in the WHL, instead opting for the AJHL for
FTB: So many to choose from
The Leafs picked a player who wants to grow up and be Mitch Marner.
Round one recap
All the first round picks from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft with highlights for each player.
With the 28th pick in the 2023 Entry Draft, the Maple Leafs select Easton Cowan
The Toronto Maple Leafs kept their 28th overall pick after all, and used it to select Easton Cowan from the London Knights.
PPP After Dark: The NHL Draft Round #1
The Leafs have the 28th pick. Will they use it or trade it? You'll find out several hours after the start.
Maple Leafs Re-signing David Kämpf and Pontus Holmberg
Four more years for Kämpf.
Maple Leafs Cap Space Pre-Draft
It's been a while since I wrote about the Leafs roster, and the cap situation, so with the draft, trades and free agency looming, an executive summary is in order.
2023 NHL Draft Preview & How to Watch
Previewing the 2023 NHL draft that starts tonight on June 28th, plus providing more information on the draft you may want to know.
FTB: Keep the Awards and Draft together forever
Trying to keep up with all the trades? So are we. Man, we need to pair the awards and draft together forever.
Sheldon Keefe not yet extended
Brad Treliving met the media one day before the draft and reported what was obvious: Sheldon Keefe will be coach next year.
Report: Leafs taking a second look at Kämpf & Kerfoot
It's possible Brad Treliving had some sticker shock when looking at other available players to fill the roles these two held on the Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2023 draft picks & history
All the Maple Leafs 2023 NHL draft picks. Ones they have, ones they traded away, and who they picked in these spots.
Seaside Hockey
Today the NHL and the NHLPA announced a new program. Both Sarah Nurse and Mark Fraser, the Maple Leafs Manager of Culture and Inclusion, selected Seaside to get a $5,000 grant.
How Can the Maple Leafs Trade Down from 28 at the NHL Draft?
Brad Treliving has a history of trading down at the draft, and there are a few teams that seem like reasonable candidates to trade up to get the 28th overall pick.
Tuesday FTB: how many Selkes should Bergeron have won?
The NHL Awards were last night, fighting on a Monday night with the Toronto mayoral election. McDavid won the Hart,
2023 NHL Awards
The awards are in Nashville this year, after pandemic cancellations, and last year's strange hybrid of pre-announced winners and a show in Tampa during the playoffs, the full show moves out of Vegas after years in that city.
Mitch Marner, Selke Finalist
I have to begin by admitting that when Mitch Marner was announced as a Selke Finalist, I burst out laughing.
2023 NHL Draft Profiles: Goalies
Looking at ten of the best goalie prospects available in this year's draft who I would be interested in for Toronto's later picks, or if they trade down.
FTB: Which Maple Leafs have won NHL Awards?
The 2023 NHL Awards are tonight. Before they're handed out let's take a look at which Maple Leafs have won awards. Spoiler: Not Many.
2023 NHL Draft Profiles: Overagers
Looking at some of the better overage options still eligible in the 2023 NHL draft, including 5 forwards and 5 defensemen, who could be interesting late round picks.