Looking at things through the simple lens of replacing points, Mitch Marner had 102 points last season, combine Marner’s points with 33 points combined from Pontus Holmberg, Max Pacioretty, and Ryan Reaves, and the Maple Leafs are looking to replace 135 points total. The acquisitions of Nicolas Roy and Mattias Maccelli have brought back 49 (although there is good reason to … [Read more...] about It’s not the points, it’s the minutes when it comes to replacing Mitch Marner
Why the Maple Leafs should attempt trade for Penguins’ Bryan Rust
The Toronto Maple Leafs should be looking to add another top-six forward before the start of next season, and Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust should be near the top of their list. While doing business with Kyle Dubas may be complicated, it’s something Brad Treliving should be exploring as Rust would be a great fit with the Maple Leafs. There’s been rumblings throughout … [Read more...] about Why the Maple Leafs should attempt trade for Penguins’ Bryan Rust
NHL.com ranks Matthew Knies as 8th-best under-25 forward
NHL dot com has released their top 10 forwards under-25 and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies has cracked the list, landing at number 8. Knies, 22, just signed a six-year extension to stay with the Maple Leafs after setting career highs in goals (29) and assists (29) for 58 points in 78 games last season. He was second on the team in hits by forwards and third overall, … [Read more...] about NHL.com ranks Matthew Knies as 8th-best under-25 forward
Maple Leafs’ Henry Thrun learned of trade while watching Top Gun, will wear No. 3
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Henry Thrun met with reporters Monday afternoon over Zoom, where he revealed he will be wearing No. 3. Henry Thrun said he was watching Top Gun when he learned of his trade to the Leafs. "It was a nice way for that phone call to wrap up, knowing that I'm going to a city like Toronto." — Arun Srinivasan (@Arunthings) July 14, … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs’ Henry Thrun learned of trade while watching Top Gun, will wear No. 3
Bill Armstrong hopes to see Matias Maccelli succeed with Maple Leafs
Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong is hopeful that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli can find his game again because he feels the forward is a good person. The two teams connected on a trade on June 30th that sent the forward to Toronto and a conditional third-round pick going the other way. The conditions on the pick are that it improves to a second if Maccelli reaches … [Read more...] about Bill Armstrong hopes to see Matias Maccelli succeed with Maple Leafs