Two Leafs legends. | Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports It’s a rematch of the game one week ago where the Leafs snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues7:00 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena, TorontoWatch on: SNO, BSMW (blackouts in effect) Here’s our preview of tonight’s game: Ilya Samsonov is in net for the Leafs. GO LEAFS GO! … [Read more...] about GDT: Leafs vs. Blues
Artur Akhtyamov, Vyacheslav Peksa and the progression of Russian goalies
Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images They have great numbers in the VHL, but does that mean anything? To varying extents, Artur Akhtyamov and Vyacheslav Peksa have had two strong seasons in the past two years. Last year, Akhtyamov struggled relatively speaking in the VHL — Russia’s semi pro league. But he has been absolutely killing it in the VHL this year, leading the … [Read more...] about Artur Akhtyamov, Vyacheslav Peksa and the progression of Russian goalies
Preview: Maple Leafs host the Blues
Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Remember when the Blues used to be the anti-Leafs. Where did they go? St. Louis Blues @ Toronto Maple Leafs07:00 PM at Scotiabank ArenaWatch on: SNO, BSMW Opponent’s Site: St. Louis Game Time The Leafs last game was an away game on December 31 against the Colorado Avalanche, which Toronto won by a score of 6-2. The Leafs have a … [Read more...] about Preview: Maple Leafs host the Blues
FTB: Time for the Blues, again
Nov 4, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Andreas Borgman (55) celebrates with center Tyler Bozak (42) after scoring during the first period against the St. Louis Blues at Scottrade Center | Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The blue and white team once again faces the Blues. Welcome to the first business day of January. My sympathies to all my fellow … [Read more...] about FTB: Time for the Blues, again
New Year, New Contracts — Extensions will be coming for some Maple Leafs
Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Eventually, that is. When the year turns over, it becomes possible to re-sign NHL players on one-year contracts to extensions. It also becomes more likely that players on longer deals that are expiring will get re-signed as well. Players, like Auston Matthews, with one more year left after this one on their … [Read more...] about New Year, New Contracts — Extensions will be coming for some Maple Leafs