The Hockey Writers

There has already been plenty said about Mitch Marner’s potential pending departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the superstar winger hasn’t even hit free agency yet. Perhaps parting ways… … [Read more...] about 3 Recent NHL Teams That Survived Losing a Star Player in Free Agency

This summer’s free agent crop lacks marquee names beyond Mitch Marner, Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Nikolaj Ehlers. Still, as Jonas Siegel of The Athletic points out, it doesn’t mean… … [Read more...] about Depth Over Stars: Maple Leafs Should Target Several Underrated UFAs

In a calm and analytic on-air discussion, Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, co-hosts of Real Kyper & Bourne, tackled the hypothetical but intriguing idea of Brad Marchand joining the Toronto… … [Read more...] about From Agitator to Answer? What Marchand Could Mean for the Maple Leafs

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the question isn’t whether they need to get tougher. It’s how. After another playoff exit where physicality and intensity tilted key moments, change is coming.… … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs News & Rumours: How to Grow Grit, Past-Trade Mistakes & Cowan as Marchand

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a report has been floating around that Mitch Marner will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. With that, it is becoming… … [Read more...] about Marner Set to Depart Maple Leafs & More NHL Rumours