Smith to Bring Immediate Impact to Senators
Leading into the hiring of new Ottawa Senators coach DJ Smith, it was believed to be a pivotal hire for the current management group led by general manager Pierre Dorion.…
Nikita Zaitsev
Senators and Leafs Swap Ceci, Zaitsev
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Nikita Zaitsev, Connor Brown and Michael Carcone to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Cody Ceci, Ben Harpur, Aaron Luchuk and a 2020 third-round…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gardiner, Buyouts, Zaitsev, Fantasy Hockey
The Mitch Marner watch continues. However, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas has been busy. He seems to be close to trading Nikita Zaitsev, and he’s actively trolling for…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Qualifying Offers, Marner, Zaitsev & More
The next two weeks promise to be exciting, as Toronto Maple Leafs fans anxiously await the outcome of the protracted negotiations between restricted free agent (RFA) Mitch Marner’s camp and…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Trade Targets, Zaitsev, Marleau, Matthews
It’s a busy time for the Toronto Maple Leafs because the NHL Entry Draft begins on Friday, June 21. Obviously, that’s true for all NHL teams, however, the Maple Leafs…
Maple Leafs Trade Rumors: Marner, Kadri, Zaitsev, Marleau & More
On June 19 the NHL hosted their annual awards ceremony, and there was an impressive group of winners. I was disappointed that the Toronto Maple Leafs great, young defenseman, Morgan…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Oilers, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Detroit Red Wings and what they’ll do in terms of cleaning house, the San Jose Sharks are working on a…
Maple Leafs’ Cap Situation Not as Bad as It Seems
Since last year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been constantly labeled as a team that would be in “cap trouble.” Those two words have been linked to the Maple Leafs…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Zaitsev, Hurricanes Trade, Marleau
Without official news, rumors tend to build and swirl. Commentators, and I am no different, are looking and listening for any report that might indicate what is happening with the…
Should the Red Wings Trade for Nikita Zaitsev?
Last week, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev requested a trade from the Maple Leafs for personal reasons. General manager Kyle Dubas will be looking to move him sooner rather…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Growlers, Marner, Zaitsev, Bettle
In light of Nikita Zaitsev’s decision to ask for a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs, there is a lot of news and rumors swirling around Toronto. While there’s some…
Zaitsev’s Trade Request Benefits Maple Leafs
From the moment the playoffs ended, the narrative about the Toronto Maple Leafs has been their salary cap problems. With players like Mitch Marner, Kasperi Kapanen, and Andreas Johnsson all…