The Anaheim Ducks had a rough season, but there are some bright spots on this roster moving forward. We all know what John Gibson can be in the net, and both Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale looked solid in their first taste of NHL hockey last season. Their number one issue last season was their … Continue reading 2021 Offseason Plan: Anaheim Ducks
What a season it was for the Buffalo Sabres; and by that, I mean what a disaster it was. Finishing with a record of 15-34-7, good for 37 points, was good for dead last in the NHL. This season included an 18-game losing streak, which tied the 2003-04 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest in NHL … Continue reading 2021 Offseason Plan: Buffalo Sabres
The new East Division looks to be a dangerous one, guaranteeing one or maybe two talented teams could find themselves missing the playoffs. Let’s take a look at how the division could be shaping up. #8 – New Jersey Devils The Devils are in the thick of a rebuild and got thrown into one tough … Continue reading 2020-21 East Division Preview
Hockey is finally right around the corner, and with it comes a great deal of excitement. This season, NHL fans will be treated to four new divisions due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, including the North Division, which includes all seven Canadian franchises. This division is sure to be intense, as new rivalries will be created … Continue reading 2020-21 North Division Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Kasperi Kapanen back to the team that drafted him, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Heading to Pittsburgh are Kasperi Kapanen, Pontus Aberg, and Jesper Lindgren. Coming back to Toronto is pending RFA Evan Rodrigues, minor league defenceman David Warsofsky, prospect Filip Hållander, and the Penguins 1st round pick in the 2020 … Continue reading Maple Leafs trade Kapanen to Penguins
With the hiring of new President Brenden Shanahan, Maple Leafs fans knew change would likely come, but to what degree and how fast was still unknown. Shanahan seemed determined to give this team’s core a chance to play some games in front of him before he started making monumental decisions on this team’s future. So, … Continue reading The Toronto Maple Leafs Decade Journey: 2014-2015
The NHL has officially announced their return to play plan, yet some small details are still being discussed. The biggest one being when the league will return, and that is still very much unknown and will likely remain that way for some time. However, if all goes we could be seeing the 2020 NHL playoffs … Continue reading 2020 NHL Playoff Preview: Play-In Round Matchups
Unlike most years, July 5th marked the start of the new Calendar year in the NHL. This was yet another unnecessary one-time-only change thanks to the lockout. This first day of free agency was set out to be a very busy one for GM Dave Nonis. After freeing up a whole lot of salary cap … Continue reading The Toronto Maple Leafs Decade Journey: 2013-2014
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that the team has signed defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one year entry level contract worth $925,000. Lehtonen is a 26-year-old defenceman from Finland who spent this season playing for Jokerit in the KHL where he registered 17 goals and 32 assists in 60 games. After he and Jokerit … Continue reading Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman Mikko Lehtonen
July 1st proved to be another busy day for Brian Burke, but with already one major addition to the core with JVR, it was a day to add to the depth of this team. Penalty killing specialist Jay McClement was signed to a two year, 3-million-dollar contract. Matt Frattin also earned himself an NHL contract … Continue reading The Toronto Maple Leafs Decade Journey: 2012-2013
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