The Dallas Stars have quickly extended general manager Jim Nill, taking him completely off the table as a candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ vacant GM job. The minute Brad Treliving was let go by the Maple Leafs on Monday, the names of possible replacements started to surface. Among them was Nill, whose contract with … Read more
Every once in a while, someone comes along who can put a messy situation into words that make sense. Elliotte Friedman did a bit of that this week on The FAN Hockey Show when he talked about the reaction to the Toronto Maple Leafs after the trade deadline. Related: Maple Leafs Need a Winning Mindset … Read more
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the fallout from some of the trades made at the deadline is becoming clear, with at least two players taking not-so-subtle shots at their former teams. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to undergo a full review in the offseason. Will Brad Treliving survive the purge? Is Sidney Crosby … Read more
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid is reportedly not going to be joining the Edmonton Oilers right away. Is it an injury? Are the Oilers worried about his mental state after a big loss? What’s keeping him out of the lineup? Meanwhile, Jonathan Toews has squashed any rumors of a potential trade deadline deal. … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs have been heavily connected to one another in recent weeks, with several different trade possibilities floating around. Pending UFA Bobby McMann has been at the forefront of those discussions, while names like Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo, and even Jake McCabe have also been speculated on along the way. … Read more
If there’s one thing everyone can agree on when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s that the blue line needs a shake-up, whether that comes by the trade deadline or in the offseason. One way or another, the addition of one—or even multiple—puck-moving, offensive defensemen is necessary. Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos is well … Read more
NHL Insider Confirms Another Signing on the Way for the Toronto Maple Leafs Photo credit: DAN HAMILTON-USA TODAY SPORTS The NHL’s most trustworthy Insider has reported that Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is expected to announce another free agent signing. Now that the NHL’s March 7th trade deadline has passed, teams … Read more
Current Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving may have an interest in swinging a trade for one of his former defensemen, who is suddenly available in Calgary. Acquiring defensemen ahead of the trade deadline has become the go-to move for a lot of contending teams over the last few years. The Toronto Maple Leafs have … Read more