It’s Hockey Hall of Fame announcement day, which means three things. First and most importantly, we’re about to find out which players and builders are going to receive the sport’s highest honor. Second, it’s a good day to avoid that one fan you know who’s weirdly passionate about Rod Brind’Amour. And third, it’s time for us to induct a new class in our Hall of Very Good. This is an annual tradition, kind of, that started back in 2022, when we inducted a full roster highlighted by names like S...
The fallout from Brady Tkachuk‘s blockbuster move to the Florida Panthers has shifted attention toward another American star playing in Canada. That forward is Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. Shortly after the NHL trade became official, SDPN Sports’ Drew…
The draft seemed like it was going to be somewhat of an afterthought for the Toronto Maple Leafs as recently as two months ago. That was before they won the draft lottery and earned the right to select Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. Combine that with the addition of a second-round pick thanks…
No, I'm not saying Toronto should do this. But if they want to, what kind of return would they get from other teams in a pure pick trade?
Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL, as we’ve entered NHL Draft week, and we’re just a couple of weeks away from free agency opening. The offseason has already started off with a bang, and Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been a major reason for all of the noise. Chayka…
The Toronto Maple Leafs could have another blockbuster signing in the works, as the organization looks to get back into contention.
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The week before the NHL Draft has kicked off with a flurry of activity. After the Tampa Bay Lightning started things on Friday by pulling off a sign-and-trade with Toronto, their down-state rival ended the weekend with a blockbuster deal of their own.
It started innocently enough as they sent Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle for the 25th pick in the first round (originally the Lightning’s) and a second-round pick in 2027. Armed with two first-round picks, it was almost certain that the Panth...
The Toronto Maple Leafs handed the keys to John Chayka recently, and while there’s been quite a bit of backlash throughout the league, one thing you can’t fault Chayka for, is his love to make trades. Darren Raddysh has been added to bolster the blueline, meanwhile, Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit were dealt recently, and with…
As they look to solidify their goaltending, the Florida Panthers are being connected to acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Samuel Ersson. The Panthers pulled off a massive blockbuster trade on Sunday when they acquired former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk for three first-round picks and a second-round pick. Joining his brother Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs were right to pass on Bobby McMann this season, given the massive extension the 30-year-old signed.
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The Vancouver Canucks are entering the 2026 NHL Offseason with multiple pending unrestricted free agents. Among their most notable is forward Teddy Blueger, as the 31-year-old is a solid two-way center with a good amount of experience.Given how solid a player Blueger has been for the Canucks over the last three seasons, it is certainly […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are mentioned as a potential suitor for a notable All-Star Stanley Cup champion by one writer.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning had their reasons for passing on the newest acquisition by the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason.
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The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup one week ago, and the trades have been flowing in ever since.
The Philadelphia Flyers got things started by acquiring Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit for Emil Andrae, Sam Ersson, and a third-round pick on Tuesday. There have been a handful of trades since then, including Darren Raddysh to Toronto , but the first true blockbuster trade of the offseason went down on Sunday evening.
The Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida ...
McMann scored 10 goals in 18 games for the Kraken after coming over in a trade with the Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Marlies displayed all sorts of aspects that any successful and championship-winning team needs. Maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs can take a page out of their AHL affiliate's 2026 Calder Cup run.
The Toronto Maple Leafs added some more draft capital to their cupboard for the 2026 NHL Draft after acquiring the Philadelphia Flyers’ 85th overall pick in the Emil Andrae trade. Making…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. In the last few days, they’ve traded for and signed Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. That was…
With teams reportedly showing interest in RJ Barrett, the Raptors hopefully have a chance to upgrade the roster.
With three top-five scenarios in the books, the fourth might be a little more unorthodox. However, we looked at what each team needs and, rather than strictly going best available,…
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a splash recently, acquiring the signing rights of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and extending him to a long-term, eight-year contract. Considering the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have committed eight years and $68 million to a 30-year-old defenceman coming off a career year. Understanding why may go a long way toward understanding the…
Easton Cowan, Ben Danford, Jacob Quillan and playoff MVP Artur Akhtyamov. Vinni Lettieri, Bo Groulx, William Villeneuve, Ryan Tverberg. Wrecking ball Landon Sim, Michael Pezzetta, Marc Johnstone. They could play a bigger role in the Maple Leafs’ ongoing quest to duplicate what the Marlies did on Friday night.
There are a few overagers in the 2026 NHL Draft that the Maple Leafs put in some extra work on. The 2025 Development Camp and Rookie Camps have led to some players having worked out with the Maple Leafs Player Development Department and would have warranted some additional scouting trips over the past season to…
It felt like the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to start picking things up soon, but I’m not entirely sure that anybody was expecting a ‘trade your starting goalie, hire a new head coach and acquire one of the best free agents on the market in a sign-and-trade’ type of week. Nevertheless, new Maple Leafs…