The New York Rangers fire sale continues, and GM Chris Drury is now accepting final trade offers for two-way center Vincent Trocheck. Trocheck was held out of Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs for 'roster management' purposes, and word is, the Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes are making their final offers Friday morning, and Drury and company will mull them over and likely accept one of the two. At this point, it's a 90% certainty that Trocheck doesn't play another game ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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It's time to say goodbye to a fan favorite as Sam Carrick is reportedly heading north after being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres.
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You can't unscramble this egg.
From Pension Plan Puppets
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The best time for the 2025-26 Maple Leafs to make a coaching change was back in November (when the writing was on the wall), followed by every day thereafter. The next best time is now. The surrender we’ve seen in the Leafs’ losses since this season officially went off the rails, even in the trying […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-25-11. On where the game got away from the team: On the first shift of the third period, we just didn’t come out with the intensity and directness that we needed. We shot […]
The post Craig Berube on the mounting frustration during the Leafs’ losing streak: “I’m definitely frustrated — and p***ed off… The games are right there, but we don’t push hard enough to win”...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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With the trade deadline front and center, the Flyers played a game they’d like to forget. Mistakes, miscues and no sense of synergy resulted in the Utah Mammoth shutting out Philadelphia 3-0 Thursday night.
The basics
First period: No scoring Second period: 1:38- Nick Schmaltz (Dylan Guenter, Sean Durzi) (PPG), 8:03- Clayton Keller (Dylan Guenter) Third period: 18:12- Michael Carcone (Kevin Stenlund, John Marino) (ENG) SOG: 16 (PHI) – 23 (UTA)
Some takeaways
Ristolainen, De...
From Broad Street Hockey
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On the eve of the trade deadline, the Rangers put business aside long enough to deliver a rare feel-good night at MSG with a convincing win over Toronto.
From Blueshirt Banter
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The Edmonton Oilers have made several moves already as we approach the trade deadline, but according to insider David Pagnotta, they're still on the hunt for some more depth on the blueline. And he says they're even interested in a potential reunion with Troy Stecher. One name that I've heard that they are familiar with: Troy Stecher on the back end. The Toronto Maple Leafs are engaged in multiple talks involving Stech, and it's a little bit of a complicated situation because of the waiv...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Minnesota Wild don’t necessarily need another star; they need another reliable finisher. That's why Toronto Maple Leafs’ winger Bobby McMann is an intriguing target. McMann isn't a household name, but his production suggests he could be exactly the type of secondary scoring winger Minnesota need...
From Hockey Wilderness
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The Toronto Maple Leafs won't be moving the likes of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, but one shocking name has still surfaced in trade chatter. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the team has been quietly listening to offers for winger Matthew Knies as the NHL trade deadline approaches. However, Friedman made it clear this would only happen under one specific condition: a blockbuster proposal the Leafs simply cannot refuse. Stuff we're hearing: https://t.co/bcD...
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The New York Rangers are open for business, and on Thursday night at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be keeping a couple of their forwards out of the lineup for 'roster management' purposes. #NYR Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick will not be in the lineup for roster management purposes. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2026 Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick are both healthy scratches, as trade talks continue and are expected to materialize into something before Friday's d...
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Whoever is left plays off.
From Pension Plan Puppets
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One trade has been made with plenty more to come, as the Maple Leafs keep trudging through their deadline-week schedule tonight in the Big Apple. Bobby McMann, OEL, and Scott Laughton will remain on the sidelines for “roster management” reasons, while Jacob Quillan steps in at center ice for the departed Nic Roy (7:00 p.m. […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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While defensemen and centers have been front and, uh, center so far during trade deadline week, don't overlook the possibility of a notable goalie trade. There are a few contending teams who could stand to get an upgrade between the pipes, even if just for a backup. You never know what can happen in the playoffs. Let's go through this list compiled by Jesse Granger of The Athletic of six notable goaltenders who could be had for the right price. Sergei Bobrovsky Jordan B...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Maple Leafs’ 2026 trade deadline has officially kicked off, as the team has sent Nic Roy to Colorado for a first-round pick in 2027 (top-10 protected) and a fifth-round pick in 2026. Roy, who just turned 29 in February, has one year remaining on his contract at a reasonable $3 million. He played 59 […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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Connor Murphy cracked a joke seconds after we met. I’d heard from reporters in Chicago that Murphy is one of the most genuine players you will cover. After our first interaction, he reminded me of Zach Hyman — polite, humble, laughs often and well spoken. How the Oilers media availability works is the group requests…
From In the Pressbox
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Today the Colorado Avalanche continued to reshape their roster for the stretch run and acquired their first new forward in right shot center Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old is a good fit for Colorado’s bottom six forward group as he possesses size at 6-foot-four and 201 lbs and is known for […]
From Mile High Hockey
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The cupboard was bare, but GM Brad Treliving has taken advantage of the seller's market, and has started to restock the shelves. The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt Nic Roy to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a conditional first-rounder in 2027 plus a fifth-round pick. The Maple Leafs have traded Nic Roy to the Avs 🔄 #NHLTradeDeadline | @bet365ca pic.twitter.com/rDmvoVNwth — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 5, 2026 The '27 first-rounder is top-10 protected, but if it doesn't convey in '27, th...
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Go get a Cup, Nic.
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Original Six fans should love it.
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Kyle Dubas offered some comments on his podcast about the team ahead of tomorrow’s NHL trade deadline. Dubas isn’t about to tip his hand or give out particulars, but his thoughts about the team are interesting. Unsurprisingly, he’s looking to Egor Chinakhov as the template for what he wants to do: add a forward or […]
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-24-11. On the team’s performance: I thought the first period was fine — a pretty even period. The second period was all penalties. They had the better third period than us. Our […]
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Bobby McMann, OEL, and Scott Laughton will all sit out ahead of Friday’s trade deadline as the Maple Leafs visit New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Sheldon Keefe on seeing Jack Hughes and Auston Matthews win gold for Team USA: It is different than Jack, because I am right here dealing with […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (30-29-2) versus the Toronto Maple Leafs (27-24-10) The Time: 7:00 pm EST The Broadcast: TV — ESPN+, Hulu; Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: I had it here. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do […]
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