The conversation of which forward will step up for the Toronto Maple Leafs is beginning to grow as players reconvene for training camp. Toronto lost 100-point scorer Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, and failed find a suitable replacement on the open market. That will leave the task of filling Marner’s shoes to one of the Leafs’ current stars. Left-winger Matthew Knies … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies Could Be Beneficiary Of Marner Move
Mitch Marner Didn’t Think Of Leaving Maple Leafs Until Summer
Winger Mitch Marner was wrapped up in drama and rumors for the bulk of his final years with the Toronto Maple Leafs. A move at the end of the controversial six-year, $65.41MM contract he signed in 2019 seemed all but certain as the summer approached – but despite that, teammate William Nylander emphasized that Marner was focused on the Leafs until the very end. Nylander told … [Read more...] about Mitch Marner Didn’t Think Of Leaving Maple Leafs Until Summer
Matthews Addresses Marner Trade, Maple Leafs Trajectory
Speaking publicly for the first time since long-time teammate Mitch Marner was traded, Toronto Maple Leafs all-star forward Auston Matthews shared his thoughts on the departure of his now former teammate. Matthews said the team will “obviously miss” Marner’s presence and referred to him as a great friend and teammate, per a video by TSN. “That’s kind of the business side of it … [Read more...] about Matthews Addresses Marner Trade, Maple Leafs Trajectory
Mark Kirton Passes Away
Former NHL forward Mark Kirton, who spent six seasons in the league, passed away on Sunday, per a league announcement. He was 67. Kirton played 266 games in the NHL from 1979 to 1985. This included stints with the Toronto Maple Leafs (who drafted Kirton in the third round of the 1978 NHL Draft), the Detroit Red Wings, and the Vancouver Canucks. His most productive season came … [Read more...] about Mark Kirton Passes Away
Mikael Kotkaniemi Hired As European Scout
The Maple Leafs have hired Mikael Kotkaniemi as a European Scout, Kotkaniemi announced on LinkedIn. He has been a coach in Finland for the better part of the last two decades including at the Liiga level and most recently coached Finland’s Under-18 program. This will be Kotkaniemi’s first scouting role and the first time working for an NHL franchise. … [Read more...] about Mikael Kotkaniemi Hired As European Scout