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The Maple Leafs' New Strength Isn't Their Stars
The Maple Leafs' New Strength Isn't Their Stars
Maple Leafs' new centre depth puts William Nylander back in his most dangerous role
There could have been a scenario where Toronto had to use William Nylander up the middle, but their new signings open him up to stick to being a superstar winger.
What’s Next For The Leafs?
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Canucks are Shane Wright’s preferred destination: report
Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright has voiced his displeasure with his situation on his current team. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Wright’s camp and the Kraken have agreed that a fresh start is in the best interest of both parties. Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal shared that the Vancouver Canucks called the Kraken about…
Can the Maple Leafs Build a Team That Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect?
Can the Maple Leafs Build a Team That Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect?
Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reject trade offers
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't done tinkering their lineup for next season, but that doesn't mean general manager John Chayka is going to cave, and make a bad trade. Defenceman Morgan Rielly continues to be on the trade block, but Chayka isn't interested giving away Rielly for free. Multiple reports have surfaced recently stating the Leafs continue to have dialogue around Rielly, and are open to moving the longest-tenure Maple Leaf, however, all of the trade offers that have come Toronto's way so far have either asked for Chayka to retain a significant chunk of Rielly's remaining contract, or add a sweetener for taking on all of Rielly's money. The 32-year-old blueliner has four seasons left on his contract at $7.5 million AAV, and Rielly owns a full no-movement clause. The Leafs have received a list of four teams Rielly would consider a move to, and all are reportedly within the Western Conference. The Maple Leafs have reconfigured their blueline, adding multiple pieces, so Rielly's role next season will look much different, if he does remain in Toronto. If he's dealt, it's expected the Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, or Edmonton Oilers are on Rielly's approved list, but again, that could change if Chayka receives an offer he likes from another team, and takes it to the defenceman for approval. For now, Rielly stays, and there's certainly a decent chance he starts next season in Toronto. However, the noise in Leafs Nation is becoming quite loud, as Rielly is coming off his worst season defensively, and could quickly become the scapegoat if things don't go as planned next season.
A former Maple Leaf just signed in the KHL to play for Ilya Kovalchuk
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nic Petan has signed a deal to return to the KHL as he continues his career overseas after leaving the NHL a couple seasons ago.
Chris Tanev faces one final test to remain Toronto's defensive anchor
Chris Tanev is one of the top shutdown defenders in the world and is out to prove it still while also not only fighting injury concerns, bur Father Time as well.
The Useful Idiots Revisited
The following essay is a True Blue LA Special Comment, an op-ed containing the analysis and opinions of Associate Editor Michael Elizondo. Said views are his own and do not represent the views of True Blue LA, SB Nation, Vox Media, or any other subsidiary. Seeing Game 7 at Rogers Centre was one of the […]
Morgan Rielly trade talks take unexpected turn as new options emerge
The Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman could be moved this summer.