At the end of 2023-24, it looked as though Matias Maccelli was inching his way to star status as an NHL scorer. The Finnish winger had scored 57 points in his second full season in the NHL, but things went badly wrong in 2024-25. Maccelli’s offense cratered, and he found himself in-and-out of the Utah lineup en route to a final total of just 18 points. Now with the Toronto … [Read more...] about Latest On Matias Maccelli
Berube’s Comments Might Not Be Good Sign For Robertson
In an interview with Jonas Siegel of The Athletic earlier this week (subscription link), Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube declined to speak about winger Nicholas Robertson’s situation, merely noting that there will be a lot of competition at training camp. In a follow-up column to that interview (subscription link), Siegel suggests that might not be an encouraging sign for … [Read more...] about Berube’s Comments Might Not Be Good Sign For Robertson
Ken Dryden Passes Away At 78
Early Saturday morning, the Canadiens announced that their long-time goaltender and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passed away Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. Team owner Geoff Molson released the following statement: Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man. Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss … [Read more...] about Ken Dryden Passes Away At 78
Scott Laughton Hopeful For Extension With Maple Leafs
If forward Scott Laughton had his way, he wouldn’t become an unrestricted free agent next summer. In a recent interview with Nick Barden of The Hockey News, Laughton shared his hope that extension negotiations with the Toronto Maple Leafs would come. During last deadline season, the Maple Leafs acquired Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2027 first-round pick and … [Read more...] about Scott Laughton Hopeful For Extension With Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs, Anthony Stolarz Holding Extension Talks
The Leafs have opened extension discussions with goaltender Anthony Stolarz, general manager Brad Treliving tells Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. He divulged that those talks have been ongoing “for some time” and that they’ve explored multiple options, presumably those with varying term. Stolarz is a slam-dunk extension target, even with the younger and highly competent Joseph … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Anthony Stolarz Holding Extension Talks