Longtime NHL winger Kyle Clifford told John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor last night that he’s retiring from his playing career. Clifford, now 34, was a relatively notable prospect when the 6’2″ enforcer burst onto the scene. He was a second-round pick in 2009 – an early one at that – out of the OHL’s Barrie Colts, and showed legitimate offensive promise in his post-draft year when he … [Read more...] about Kyle Clifford Announces Retirement
Maple Leafs Sign William Villeneuve To Two-Way Deal
The Leafs announced they’ve signed right-shot defender William Villeneuve to a two-way deal for 2025-26. Financial terms were not disclosed, but in doing so, they took care of their last remaining RFA skater who hasn’t committed elsewhere for the upcoming season. Only goaltender Dennis Hildeby now remains as an unsigned RFA in the Toronto pipeline. Villeneuve returns to Toronto … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign William Villeneuve To Two-Way Deal
Marlies Sign Alexander Nylander, Luke Grainger, Brandon Baddock
The Toronto Marlies have announced that they’ve signed forwards Alexander Nylander, Luke Grainger, and Brandon Baddock each to one-year, AHL contracts. The new deals will mark a return to Toronto for Nylander and Baddock, while Grainger will be making the first move of his career after spending his first pro season in the San Jose Sharks’ system last year. The trio of signings … [Read more...] about Marlies Sign Alexander Nylander, Luke Grainger, Brandon Baddock
Could Recently Signed Robertson Be On The Move?
Despite signing a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs just yesterday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman spoke on his 32 Thoughts podcast about the possibility of forward Nicholas Robertson being traded and noted a link between Robertson and Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Kyle Dubas.This represents the second consecutive summer that the forward has been linked to Pittsburgh, and … [Read more...] about Could Recently Signed Robertson Be On The Move?
Maple Leafs Re-Sign Nicholas Robertson
There will be no arbitration hearings in the NHL this summer. The last remaining case has settled as the Maple Leafs announced that they have re-signed winger Nicholas Robertson to a one-year, $1.825MM contract. The agreement comes one day after the two sides made their submissions in advance of Sunday’s scheduled hearing. Toronto filed at $1.2MM while Robertson’s camp came … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Re-Sign Nicholas Robertson