Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Frederik Andersen isn’t the Maple Leafs’ problem, but they’ll have options in a deep goalie market


Kuemper. Lehner. Fleury. A long list of netminders expected to be available soon, via trade or free agency, gives the Leafs something to think about if they want to go in another direction between the pipes next season — to save money or in hopes of an upgrade.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Dave Feschuk: If the Maple Leafs are smart, they’ll copy the Lightning blueprint instead of trying to reinvent the wheel


Lightning coach says success “starts with the stars.” It’s as true in Tampa Bay as it is in Toronto. In a salary-cap league, expensive talent needs to provide superior results, Dave Feschuk writes.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS

Monday, September 21, 2020

The Maple Leafs need what Alex Pietrangelo is selling, but the money won’t be easy


The Leafs have just over $6 million of cap space and several core players locked into multi-year deals, while the star free-agent defenceman could fetch $9 million a year. They would have to shed salary to buy room under the cap, but finding a way could fix their biggest weakness.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS

Former Maple Leafs forward Bob Nevin dead at 82


Nevin helped the Maple Leafs win Stanley Cup titles in 1962 and 1963 before being dealt to the Rangers in a blockbuster trade.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Saturday, September 12, 2020

The Maple Leafs need work in the off-season, but you have to like their prospects


General manager Kyle Dubas had another solid season of prospect acquisition, a key tool heading into an off-season with the need for roster upgrades — after another one-and-done post-season — despite an unchanging salary cap.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS

Sunday, September 6, 2020

Grading 15 months of trading by Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas


There’s a whole lot of Bs and Cs in the group. The best return might be what he got for Kasperi Kapanen.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Michael Hutchinson is saving the day for the Avalanche — and making Leafs fans realize maybe he wasn’t the problem


Colorado’s third-stringer was thrust into action in these NHL playoffs because of injuries and has thrived, going 2-0 in elimination games and helping force Friday’s Game 7 against Dallas.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

How Sam Kim went from Islanders mascot to new video coach with the Maple Leafs


Kim joined the NHL coaching fraternity this week after spending two seasons with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors but his hockey journey is far different than most.

Read the Full Story @ TheStar.com: Toronto Star | SPORTS | LEAFS