Tragically, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has passed away at the age of 21 after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. His agent, Dan Milstein, announced the news Monday afternoon. “From the moment he received the news, he refused to speak in the negative, determined to enjoy every day, facing it with the same positive attitude he showed during his … [Read more...] about Rodion Amirov Passes Away At 21
Extension Candidate: William Nylander
The Toronto Maple Leafs currently stand with the most to lose entering the 2024 UFA market. A pair of star forwards, Auston Matthews and William Nylander, remain without contracts past next season, although the level of optimism surrounding extensions for each seems to be increasingly farther apart. In actuality, rumors regarding extensions for both have been quiet over the … [Read more...] about Extension Candidate: William Nylander
Nick Robertson Fully Recovered From Shoulder Surgery
Toronto winger Nick Robertson told TSN’s Mark Masters (video link) that he has fully recovered from his season-ending shoulder surgery in January and will be ready to participate in training camp next month. It has been a rough go for the 21-year-old who has battled injury trouble in each of the last three seasons. He played in just 17 games last season between the NHL and AHL … [Read more...] about Nick Robertson Fully Recovered From Shoulder Surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Easton Cowan
Being there only in the first four rounds of the 2023 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed 28th overall selection, Easton Cowan, to a three-year, entry-level contract per a team announcement. Cowan will continue his junior career not too far from Toronto, as he is once again scheduled to suit up for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League next season. In his … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Easton Cowan
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Martin Jones
The Toronto Maple Leafs and veteran netminder Martin Jones have agreed to a one-year, $875K contract, per a team release. He’s now expected to provide insurance and compete for the backup job in Toronto. Jones, 33, brings a capable veteran element to Toronto’s crease depth, although it’s not out of the question that he’s assigned to the minors for the first time in a decade. He … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Martin Jones