Let's talk Nylander extension
There's been reports that the Leafs are happy to re-sign William Nylander, something that the general zeitgeist would have had you think was unlikely a month ago. A lot of people thought they'd sacrifice him to pay Mitch Marner.
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Gracyn Sawchyn
Looking at the speedy and skilled Gracyn Sawchyn, and his potential as a trade down target candidate for the Maple Leafs in the second or third round.
Thursday FTB: the greatest shot from the Stanley Cup Finals
Photographer Al Powers from Las Vegas captured the most phenomenal photograph in Stanley Cup Finals history with this picture of
Ch-ch-changes
Instead of guessing the future, which is basically all we do in June, July and August around here, how about a break where we think about the past, question the way things have always been done and ask where else there should be changes than just the players themselves.
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Tanner Molendyk
Looking at the brilliant skating two-way defenseman Tanner Molendyk, his potential upside, and if he would make for a good pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.
FTB: from "Golden Misfits" to Champions
The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions following their 9-3 blowout of the Florida Panthers in five
Maple Leafs RFAs and Qualifying Offers
June 30 is the deadline this year for Qualifying Offers to RFAs, hard on the draft, there isn't a lot of time for teams to get things organized before free agency opens the very next day.
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Daniil But
Looking at the towering Daniil But, his surprising skill for such a big guy and if the Maple Leafs should draft him high.
FTB: Will the Cup be won tonight?
The Stanley Cup Final resumes tonight in Las Vegas with the Golden Knights able to win it outright.
Buyouts and the Leafs
It's been a few years since buyouts were very relevant to our interests around here, but this year is different. The Leafs have open positions to fill, and they also have that goalie issue.
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Gavin Brindley
Looking at the small, skilled, smart and hard-working Gavin Brindley, and if the Maple Leafs could snag him after trading down from 28th overall.
FTB: Napping through the off-days
Your spot to stop and talk NHL news, Maple Leafs trades, and whatever comes across your mind.
Weekend FTB: Leafs officially introduce Shane Doan
Shane Doan was officially announced as a special assistant to Brad Treliving on Friday. He spoke with the media virtually,
What trading a core player looks like
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a tough position when it comes to the contract situation of their three big
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Tom Willander
Looking at the elite skating defensive defenseman Tom Willander, his potential as a solid two-way defenseman, and if he would make for a good draft pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.
Friday FTB: Arizona is the new Soo
I either am too young to remember or I have a terrible memory or both because I don't
Report: Maple Leafs hiring Shane Doan
Kevin Weekes with the scoop today.
Who has played their last game as a Maple Leaf in 2023
Usually this sort of thing is mostly obvious, but Kyle Dubas (clearly intentionally) left the team in a state where it can be radically altered this summer while not touching the core players. Now there's a new GM at the helm, and we're flying blind when it comes to guessing on his likely moves.
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Quentin Musty
Looking at the highly skilled power forward Quentin Musty, and why I would love him as a draft pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.
Thursday FTB: Brodie and O'Reilly talk about change in Toronto, and "Core 4+19"
Kevin McGran spoke to Leafs defender TJ Brodie about his former and now current boss Brad Treliving and the uncertainty
The Case For a Core 4 Trade
There is no case to trade one of the Leafs top players because somehow that magically makes the team better. It is extremely hard to make a team better trading elite or near-elite talent in the immediate term, even if you're happy with short term gains.
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Oscar Fisker Mølgaard
Looking at the incredibly smart and hard-working Danish forward Oscar Fisker Mølgaard and what makes him such an interesting prospect for the Maple Leafs.
FTB: Wake up! A trade!
There wasn't any real news expected, but the Flyers new general manager delivered.
Offseason NHL Schedule
There are 2 - 5 games remaining in the Stanley Cup Final, and when that ends, one team is very happy, and the other 31 teams get to work.
2023 NHL Draft Profile: Andrew Cristall
Looking at the ultra-skilled Andrew Cristall, his strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not he would make for a good draft pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.