Timothy Liljegren – Maple Leafs Draft Steal at 17th Overall
The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t believe that Timothy Liljegren fell to 17th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, the Swedish defenseman was projected to be a top-5…
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Defensemen for Maple Leafs to Draft in the First Round
With the 2017 NHL Entry Draft quickly approaching, it’s time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to draft another long-term solution to their defensive woes. In particular, on the right side…
Competition Brewing for Leafs 3rd Pairing
With the two most recent signings out of Sweden, Calle Rosen and Andreas Borgman, the Toronto Maple Leafs now have a total of six defensemen competing for a single spot in the…
Predicting William Nylander’s Next Contract
With the conclusion of William Nylander’s second year of his three-year entry-level contract (ELC), he has one more season before a new contract is needed. Since Nylander only played 22…
Upgrading Leafs Defense via Trade
In today’s NHL, there seems to be a small group of teams with stacked defensive cores. Since top defensemen are hard to come by, these teams hold a huge advantage in…
Kasimir Kaskisuo – Forgotten Maple Leafs Goaltending Prospect
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their fair share of goalies the past few seasons but there is one in particular that isn’t usually spoken of but who shows potential.…
Top 5 NHL Defense Corps
In today’s NHL, defensemen have to excel at both ends of the ice. Possession, mobility, and offensive/defensive instincts are key, and this article highlights just that. Instead of simply ranking…
Leafs Need Better Defense Via Free Agency
As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season came to an end, there is a unanimous sense of optimism surrounding this team moving forward. They pushed the Washington Capitals to six games,…
Toronto Maple Leafs Clinch Playoff Position
On a night that started out as a complete nightmare, the Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a win and clinched their first playoff appearance since the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season. Although…
Marner’s Rookie Season in Review
Chosen fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Mitch Marner wasn’t rushed into the NHL like past Toronto Maple Leafs prospects. Instead, Marner spent an additional year in the…
Andersen Heating up at Right Time
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ Frederik Andersen has taken his play to a new level, posting a 2.03 GAA, .943 SV%, and one shutout in his last seven starts. With playoffs right around the…