The Maple Leafs don’t expect many hiccups getting a contract for pending restricted free agent winger Matthew Knies across the finish line this offseason. On today’s 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said the two sides had preliminary talks around the trade deadline and the Leafs “know what a deal would look like.” Any wiggle room remaining in talks is likely … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies Made Progress On Extension Talks In-Season
Maple Leafs Showed Strong Interest In Acquiring Rasmus Ristolainen Earlier This Season
Back at the trade deadline, the Maple Leafs and Flyers made one of the bigger trades of the day with Toronto picking up center Scott Laughton. However, it appears that Laughton wasn’t the only veteran Flyer they were going after as Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch relays that Toronto also made a serious run for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen at the deadline with a league source … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Showed Strong Interest In Acquiring Rasmus Ristolainen Earlier This Season
GM Brad Treliving Staying With Toronto
While the Toronto Maple Leafs moved on from Brendan Shanahan on Thursday, the team intends to keep general manager Brad Treliving, writes Chris Johnston of The Athletic. Treliving will report directly to MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley, per Johnston. … [Read more...] about GM Brad Treliving Staying With Toronto
David Kämpf Joins Team Czechia
Team Czechia couldn’t defeat Team Sweden today despite having an extra reinforcement. TSN’s Chris Johnston reported yesterday that Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kämpf joined his home country for the quarterfinals. He managed one shot on net in 17:09 of ice time with a -1 rating in the loss.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about David Kämpf Joins Team Czechia
Maple Leafs Won’t Renew Brendan Shanahan’s Contract
The Maple Leafs will not be renewing the contract of team president Brendan Shanahan, the club announced. In the announcement, MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley wrote: “Over the past 11 seasons, Brendan Shanahan has made countless contributions to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ice, off the ice, and in the community. Brendan is one of the most respected leaders in … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Won’t Renew Brendan Shanahan’s Contract