David Kampf has operated as a defensive-minded presence for the Toronto Maple Leafs throughout his four seasons with the club, while providing minimal offensive impact. Kampf was once again used in a fourth-line for the majority of the season, although a rash of injuries in December saw him briefly moved into a top-six role where he was miscast. Although Kampf provided solid … [Read more...] about David Kampf’s strong defensive impact wasn’t enough to keep place in Leafs’ lineup
The quest for surplus value and a rejection of the income tax excuse: Leaflets
The Stanley Cup Finals continue to march on. Maybe it’s because I’m overly invested in hockey and can’t muster more than a passing glance at the NBA that I take issue with the NHL scheduling around potential conflicts and dragging out the finals into mid to late June. The delay in starting the final round was ridiculous and seemed to create a situation where adapting to nights … [Read more...] about The quest for surplus value and a rejection of the income tax excuse: Leaflets
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue William Horcoff with 2nd-round pick
William Horcoff may very well be out of range for the Toronto Maple Leafs at the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. Horcoff was ranked as the 24th-best North American skater by NHL Central Scouting and after a standout performance at the NHL Draft Combine, it’s more than possible that Horcoff will be gone by the time the Maple Leafs make their first selection with the No. 63 or No. 64 … [Read more...] about Why the Maple Leafs should pursue William Horcoff with 2nd-round pick
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Carlos Handel with 2nd-round pick
Carlos Handel excelled at the international level for Germany and he’s entering the 2025 NHL Draft as one of the most intriguing prospects. Handel is a right-handed, offensive-minded defenceman who is a tailor-made power play quarterback and will likely be available when the Toronto Maple Leafs make their first pick at the No. 63 or No. 64 slot. The 18-year-old recorded three … [Read more...] about Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Carlos Handel with 2nd-round pick
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Sam Bennett in free agency
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett may be in the lead for the Conn Smythe Trophy at the time of this filing, so it’s not a particularly bold idea to suggest that he should be heavily pursued this summer. Bennett would constitute the DNA change that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving alluded to at his end-of-year media availability, emerging as one of the … [Read more...] about Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Sam Bennett in free agency