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Maple Leafs GM shuts down Matthew Knies trade speculation

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already been among the NHL’s most active teams this offseason, making a blockbuster goalie-centered trade with the Philadelphia Flyers earlier this week before following it up by acquiring defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade on Friday. Despite the flurry of roster activity, forward Matthew Knies […] The post Maple Leafs GM shuts down Matthew Knies trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on the Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a blockbuster sign-and-trade on Friday by acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2026 fifth-round pick. Toronto signed Raddysh to an eight-year extension, reportedly worth $8.5 million per season. There were plenty of rumours suggesting that the Leafs were going to be big players in the…

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka states ‘it’s not probable’ to trade Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies’ future with the Toronto Maple Leafs appears to be secure, ahead of a summer full of changes. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters Friday afternoon, after acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Toronto signed Raddysh to an eight-year extension, reportedly worth $8.5…

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman hits brutal low in awful start vs. Cubs

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman is one of the better pitchers in MLB, but he did not look like it on Friday. The veteran hurler allowed seven earned runs in the first inning of Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. According to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic, Gausman walked four hitters […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman hits brutal low in awful start vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blue Jays @ Cubs Game Thread

One day I’d like to go to Wrigley Field. There is pregame news, Brendan Little is back, because we can’t have too many Brendans, Braydons, Brandons and all. He has walked few of late, just 2 in his last seven appearances, totally 7.2 innings. They won’t be happy until every player on the 26 man […]

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka reveals belief in Darren Raddysh’s game goes back to junior hockey

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an action-packed week, with Friday morning’s acquisition of star defenceman Darren Raddysh somehow trumping the surprise of both Monday’s trade involving Joseph Woll and Wednesday’s hiring of Jim Hiller as head coach. With Raddysh set to be one of if not the biggest name on this summer’s free agent…

John Chayka on the Darren Raddysh acquisition by the Maple Leafs: “He is the type of defenseman we haven’t had in this organization for a long time”

GM John Chayka discusses the sign-and-trade acquisition of defenseman Darren Raddysh (eight years, $8.5 million AAV) from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round draft selection in 2026. Darren Raddysh took a little longer to develop, then broke out last year at age 30. What makes you comfortable that he will be able […] The post John Chayka on the Darren Raddysh acquisition by the Maple Leafs: “He is the type of defenseman we haven’t had in this organization for a long time” a...

The Darren Raddysh Deal Is Risky — But It’s Exactly the Move the Leafs Needed to Make: Leafs Morning Take

John Chayka isn’t messing around. After trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia and hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, the Maple Leafs were back in the headlines on Friday morning, completing a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning for Toronto native Darren Raddysh. Naturally, that’s where the conversation started on the Friday edition…

Can Bo Bichette’s Hot Streak Salvage His Season?

It’s not hyperbole to say that Mets SS Bo Bichette is in the process of transforming his season. In his last 15 games, he’s hit .387 and three home runs, nearly half of his eight total. But how much of an impact can this hot streak truly have? https://twitter.com/mikemayer22/status/2067308254678462830 Tale of Two Seasons To understand […] The post Can Bo Bichette’s Hot Streak Salvage His Season? appeared first on The Lead .

Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber’s encouraging injury update comes with ‘funky’ catch

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber is continuing to recover from an elbow injury. The right-handed starter recently made a rehab start and it seems like Bieber’s return may be near. He addressed his recent rehab start — that saw him throw 80 pitches — on Friday, via Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. “Shane Bieber […] The post Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber’s encouraging injury update comes with ‘funky’ catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Friday Jays Notes

Good Morning. And Happy Birthday Tyler Heineman, who turns 35 today. He was very likable when he was here. That’s an important skill for a backup catcher, but he seemed like a great guy. And he had an excellent season last year. I hope things go will with the Angels. We have a day game. […]

Lightning rumors: How close was Tampa Bay to re-signing Darren Raddysh before Maple Leafs departure?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have moved on from one of their defenders from the 2025-26 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded for Darren Raddysh, who was set to be an unrestricted free agent. While the Lightning made the move to trade away Raddysh, there was also the possibility they would re-sign the blueliner themselves, […] The post Lightning rumors: How close was Tampa Bay to re-signing Darren Raddysh before Maple Leafs departure? appeared first on ClutchPoints .