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The Islanders 2023-24 roster is mostly complete yet they still have a few question marks. They need depth at the wing, especially if Zach Parise decides to retire, and could benefit from another defenseman. Given their salary cap woes, the only way for them to find these improvements would be via trade. Who could the…
The New York Islanders went 2-2 in their final week of play before the All-Star break. Their horrible stretch of play continued in their short Canadian road trip, dropping games against the Maple Leafs and Senators. However, they managed to return home and pick up two hard fought wins against the Red Wings and Golden…
After a terrible 8-15-2 start and being fifth last in the entire league, the Vancouver Canucks decided to make some massive changes to their front office. The Canucks have decided to part ways with general manager Jim Benning, assistant general manager John Weisbrod, coach Travis Green and assistant coach Nolan Baumgartner. To replace them they…
Fans expected the Pittsburgh Penguins to come back from their slump, but not like this. After a three-game losing streak and being spotty all season, the Pens came back in style. With back-to-back shutouts, their confidence should be skyrocketing right now. This is a breakdown of both games, and then a prediction of whether or…
The Vegas Golden Knights started week 4 of the NHL season on the road. They started in Toronto, then Ottawa and Montreal before closing out the week and road trip in Detroit. This week saw mixed results as Vegas won two out of four games. The Vegas Golden Knights also traded for Jack Eichel on…
Anything can happen in a NHL game. One team could be favored to win, but then, all of a sudden, they are blown out. This is what happened on the night of Oct. 23. Fans predicted that the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to win. However, with hustle and perseverance, the Pittsburgh Penguins secured a…
Hart Trophy Winner: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, C Runner Up: Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, C The Hart Trophy is awarded annually to the “player judged most valuable to his team” and this year it will go to Connor McDavid. McDavid has been on a whole different level this year, scoring 100 points in 53…
The Toronto Maple Leafs could likely trade for a top-6 winger at the trade deadline The Maple Leafs right now are on fire, on top of the NHL with a record of 11-2-1. They have a dominant roster and are looking to add more before their playoff run. One part of their roster they would…
There have been a countless number of blockbuster trades that have occurred in the NHL, especially in the last few seasons and some of these trades were one for one. One for one trades seem very interesting since at first it seems like fairly even, but as time goes on there becomes a clear cut…
After yet another disappointing season, it is inevitable for the Maple Leafs to make a big move to shake up the team. The Maple Leafs have gone four straight seasons without making it past the first round of the playoffs. There are many reasons leading to the Leafs’ downfall in the past few seasons and…
The Columbus Blue Jackets upset the Toronto Maple Leafs on Aug. 9 to move on to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blue Jackets won Games 1, 3 and 5 while the Maple Leafs won Games 2 and 4. Columbus was also one of few teams to pull off an upset during the qualifying rounds. Here…
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers with a score of 4-3. The Blue Jackets lead the series 2-1 in this best-of-five series. Both teams played at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Here’s a recap of game one between the Blue Jackets and Maple…
According to multiple reports, Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a five-year deal worth $11.634 million annually. Matthews will now be the second-highest paid player in the NHL behind Connor McDavid’s $12.5 million AAV. His teammate John Tavares is right behind him making $11 million annually. Matthews new deal prevents him from…
Wednesday Picks: The Maple Leafs Are Hot At The Right Time The NHL is a league like many others. Winning streaks and losing streaks make or break your season, and the Maple Leafs are hot at the perfect time. The Leafs playoff spot is almost locked in at this point, but seeding for home-ice advantage…
Nobody knew quite what to expect when the Winnipeg Jets and the Toronto Maple Leafs met for the first time this season. It was the first time that the number one and two over draft picks Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine faced each other on NHL ice. If you recall, it was only seven days into the…
Hockey fans have been spoiled rotten for rookies this year. The NHL hasn’t seen a season so flush with young talent in years. There can be only one Rookie of the Year; only one Calder Trophy winner. When it comes to Calder consideration, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine have dominated the conversation. Now there’s nothing…
