“That deal was done. I got a call… I was in my pre-game nap, and they called me. ‘It’s done, you’re going to Toronto’. It was in the works for a couple of weeks… Half an hour later they call me back and go ‘no go’. I guess the President heard about it, fired Rick … Read more
As far as William Eklund is concerned, the San Jose Sharks traded a literal family member in Fabian Zetterlund away. “He’s family for me, his family is my family. We hang out. We have Christmas together,” Eklund said on Monday, after declining to speak on Saturday about the Trade Deadline deal of his best friend … Read more
Former GM Says Leafs Are One Piece Away From a Stanley Cup, But it’s Not a Centre Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Former Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke likes how Brad Treliving has constructed the Leafs’ roster, but believes they are one piece away from an ideal lineup. Burke was on … Read more
Insider Adds Fuel to the Fire that Maple Leafs Are About to Swing Big at the Deadline Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports With the trade deadline just 10 days away, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has added to the speculation that the Leafs are going to be swing big on two players. … Read more
Leafs Have a Golden Opportunity to Solidify Roster With Three-Team Trade Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Maple Leafs need defensive help and depth down the middle, but have the opportunity to fill both needs with a massive, three-team trade ahead of the deadline. Craig Berube reverted to Max Domi as … Read more
The Trade Deadline is right around the corner and the list of difference-makers on the open market is few and far between. Of the list of names circulating trade rumors, only two players offer the experience of being a 1,000 game veteran, former Stanley Cup champion, and wearing a letter for their team – Nashville … Read more
Maple Leafs Clear a Roster Spot With Late Night Transaction, Ramping Up Trade Speculation Photo credit: STEVEN ELLIS/DAILY FACEOFF The Maple Leafs made a late-night roster move on Saturday as they head into the 4 Nations break, which has led to speculation Brad Treliving is working on a trade. The 31-year-old … Read more
It’s only natural that every goal scored by impending free agent Jake Evans leads to a heated debate regarding whether the Montreal Canadiens should re-sign the 28-year-old centre. And while there’s no harm in discussing Evans’ contract situation, it does cast a shadow upon his impressive uptick in scoring, which has led to 10 goals … Read more