Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Well, it’s new to me, you people who stay up on Friday night can just play along. The Leafs did a deal. You can read the breaking news story here: In: Ryan O’Reilly Noel Acciari Draft rights for Josh Pillar Out: Adam Gaudette Mikhail Abramov Four draft picks, one each from the first four rounds from various years The Price I’m … [Read more...] about The Trade: My Instant Reaction
Game Preview: Maple Leafs vs Canadiens
Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images The new guys make their debuts as the Marlies goalies take over the net. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS7:00PM - SCOTIABANK ARENACBC, TVA SPORTS, SPORTSNET, CITY-TVOTHER GUYS: EYES ON THE PRIZE Did you know that the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Ryan O’Reilly (and a couple other guys) last night? It’s true! I … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Maple Leafs vs Canadiens
Did the Maple Leafs get a hidden gem in Josh Pillar?
Photo by Andy Clayton-King/NHLI via Getty Images Josh Pillar will be a minor name in the big O’Reilly trade that the Leafs just made. He is not a high profile prospect, he was not taken in the first round, and I am just going to guess that most Leafs fans don’t follow other teams’ prospects in depth. So, I wanted to look into him and find out if Pillar was a hidden gem … [Read more...] about Did the Maple Leafs get a hidden gem in Josh Pillar?
Saturday FTB: Matthew Knies is getting ready
And other Young Guns news As you may have already seen earlier in the week, Matthew Knies had a pretty great profile written about him by The Athletic. It covered a lot of interesting information and insights into his thought process for his decision to not sign with Toronto last season, but some very strong indications he will sign this season. It also included some details … [Read more...] about Saturday FTB: Matthew Knies is getting ready
Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Ryan O’Reilly from St. Louis Blues
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 20: Ryan OReilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues skates on the ice before the second period of a game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on December 20, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. | Photo by Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty Images The Leafs did a thing, a big thing The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Ryan O’Reilly from the … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Ryan O’Reilly from St. Louis Blues