In a heartfelt announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs reported that former goaltender Mark LaForest, known as “Trees,” had passed away at the age of 62. The Welland, Ontario native began his major junior career with the OHL’s Niagara Falls Flyers for the 1981-82 season and stayed with the team through their relocation a year later, becoming the North Bay Centennials. … [Read more...] about Mark LaForest Passes Away At Age 62
Ryan Kirwan Signs Two-Year Deal With Marlies
The Toronto organizations got a little deeper Saturday evening, when the AHL’s Toronto Marlies agreed to a two-year contract with Arizona State University senior Ryan Kirwan. The deal will officially begin in the 2025-26 season, with Kirwan finishing out this year on a professional try-out with the Marlies. Kirwan was the top scorer for the Sun Devils this season, leading the … [Read more...] about Ryan Kirwan Signs Two-Year Deal With Marlies
Reaves Reports To Marlies
After clearing waivers on trade deadline day nearly three weeks ago, Maple Leafs winger Ryan Reaves reported to the Marlies on Tuesday and skated with the team for the first time, notes Nick Barden of The Hockey News. The 38-year-old didn’t see much action with the big club this season, playing in just 35 games, logging less than eight minutes a night when he did suit up while … [Read more...] about Reaves Reports To Marlies
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Luke Haymes
The Toronto Maple Leafs have again tapped into the collegiate free-agent market. Yesterday evening, the Maple Leafs announced they’ve signed center Luke Haymes to a two-year contract while also announcing he’ll finish the 2024-25 campaign on an amateur tryout agreement with their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Haymes recently wrapped up a three-year career with Dartmouth … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Luke Haymes
Flyers Believed To Be Interested In Karsen Dorwart
College free agency has already started for some players while some of the more notable ones will become available in the coming weeks once their Frozen Four tournament comes to an end. One of the players in that category is Michigan State forward Karsen Dorwart. He’s expected to have several suitors with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reporting that several teams feel the … [Read more...] about Flyers Believed To Be Interested In Karsen Dorwart