The Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Canucks in exchange for their 2028 fourth-round pick, according to a team announcement. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Joshua, whom Toronto drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 draft. He never signed with the Leafs, though, and had his signing rights traded to the Blues after he wrapped up his collegiate career with … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Dakota Joshua From Canucks
Former NHL Goaltender Wayne Thomas Passes Away At Age 77
Wayne Thomas, a long-time NHL executive and eight-year playing veteran as a goaltender, has passed away at age 77, “following a long battle with cancer,” according to a press release from the Sharks. While undrafted, Thomas managed to appear in 243 NHL games between 1972 and 1981, compiling a 103-93-34 record for the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, and Rangers, with a 3.34 GAA and a … [Read more...] about Former NHL Goaltender Wayne Thomas Passes Away At Age 77
Flames’ Joni Jurmo, Maple Leafs’ Ty Voit Placed On Unconditional Waivers
Flames defense prospect Joni Jurmo and Maple Leafs forward prospect Ty Voit are both on unconditional waivers Tuesday to terminate their entry-level contracts, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Both have one year left on their deals and would have been restricted free agents in 2026. Any other NHL club can claim them within the next 24 hours; if not, their contracts will be … [Read more...] about Flames’ Joni Jurmo, Maple Leafs’ Ty Voit Placed On Unconditional Waivers
Maple Leafs Sign Miroslav Holinka To Entry-Level Deal
The Maple Leafs have signed 2024 fifth-round pick Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract, per a team press release. Financial terms were not disclosed. Holinka, 19, made the jump to North America last season after playing his draft year in Czechia with HC Ocelari Trinec, split between their pro club and their under-20 squad. The offensive-minded center was … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign Miroslav Holinka To Entry-Level Deal
Russia Notes: Babcock, Gallant, Tortorella, Kuznetsov, Obvintsev
The KHL’s Kunlun Red Star is making an aggressive push to land a high-profile name as its next head coach. They’ve made attempts to land longtime NHL coaches Mike Babcock, Gerard Gallant, and John Tortorella this summer, reports Dmitry Erykalov of Sport24.ru. While legally based in Beijing, Kunlun hasn’t played in China since the pandemic. They’ve operated out of a Moscow … [Read more...] about Russia Notes: Babcock, Gallant, Tortorella, Kuznetsov, Obvintsev