The Maple Leafs announced (Twitter link) that defenseman Simon Benoit is dealing with an upper-body injury while center Nicolas Roy has a lower-body injury. Neither player took part in practice today while goaltender Joseph Woll was also absent due to illness. Benoit was a regular on Toronto’s third pairing last season while Roy is likely to break camp as their third-line … [Read more...] about Benoit And Roy Dealing With Injuries, Domi To Return Sunday
Laughton Ready To Move Past Disappointing Season
Last trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs sent a 2027 first-round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for center Scott Laughton, only to see the veteran score two goals and four points in 20 games, with another two assists in 13 playoff contests. In a recent interview with David Alter of The Hockey News, Laughton recognized his poor play last season and is coming into the … [Read more...] about Laughton Ready To Move Past Disappointing Season
Maple Leaf Notes: Stolarz, Top-Six Forward, Domi, Dubé
For the past two weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs and netminder Anthony Stolarz have been negotiating a new contract extension. Unfortunately, nothing has materialized yet, although a few updates were revealed in today’s media availability. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Stolarz reiterated his hope and desire for a new deal, saying, “We’re hopeful to get to a … [Read more...] about Maple Leaf Notes: Stolarz, Top-Six Forward, Domi, Dubé
Maple Leafs To Hire Mark Giordano
After going unsigned for 2024-25, veteran defender Mark Giordano appears to be putting a bow on his playing career. Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving said today they’ll announce in the coming days that they’ve hired him in a yet-to-be-disclosed role with their AHL affiliate, according to David Alter of The Hockey News. That would signal the retirement of one of the … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs To Hire Mark Giordano
Latest On Matias Maccelli
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