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Anthony Stolarz reveals who is to blame after another high-scoring loss
Anthony Stolarz took the majority of the blame for Toronto's loss to the Utah Mammoth, and after two weak goals cost them the game - it lies on the goaltender.
Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Is Heating Up: What's the Limit?
Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Is Heating Up: What's the Limit?
Steve Kouleas believes Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews’ strength is back
Steve Kouleas believes Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews’ strength is back
Simon Edvinsson could be the answer to the Maple Leafs' problems
The Toronto Maple Leafs could certainly use Simon Edvinsson in light of the tough Chris Tanev injury.
4 Maple Leafs' Trade Targets To Replace Chris Tanev
The Toronto Maple Leafs are thin on their blueline, after defensive defenceman Chris Tanev recently went down with an upper-body injury. Considering Tanev's health history, there's some cause for concern in Toronto, and general manager John Chayka is going to have to trade for some help if Tanev is expected to miss a couple of months. So far, no word on confirmed timelines, but again, it didn't look good. Chayka has been wheeling and dealing since he took over this past offseason, and it's obvious he isn't shy to make a significant trade, or four. Chayka's going to be busy on the trade market, stirring up conversations to see what's available. Here's four Maple Leafs' trade targets to consider: Zach Whitecloud, Calgary Flames Low-hanging fruit first. There's been multiple reports surfacing that the Leafs and Flames have held preliminary discussions around Zach Whitecloud. Many people felt the Flames would flip him immediately last year, after landing the rugged blueliner in the Rasmus Andersson trade. Whitecloud would be a great replacement for Tanev, playing a very similar style, with quicker feet, and almost a decade younger. Whitecloud has this season and next on his deal at $2.9 million AAV, without any trade protection on his contract. Drew Doughty, LA Kings The Kings are off to a horrible start, they've already told Doughty they won't be extending him in season this year, which means they're going to dangle him on the trade market. LA is a team to watch as they have several trade candidates teams are interested in, and expect to see some significant changes, as the team is way too old. Doughty would likely waive to play in Toronto for half a season, even though he'd dread the media. Chayka would ask for 50% salary retention, which means top prospect Ben Danford will likely have to be included in the deal. Filip Hronek, Vancouver Canucks Hronek was almost dealt to the Boston Bruins last season, and the Canucks are open to moving him once again this season, it's just a matter of if the situation is right for Hronek. He owns a full no-movement clause and would have to approve the trade, playing in the playoffs in Toronto is likely somewhere he'd consider. Hronek would give the Leafs a perfect righty to complement Darren Raddysh on the second pair, and likely push Raddysh down the lineup. Hronek is owed $7.2 million AAV through the 2032 season. The Leafs have the trade assets to get this done with Colorado's first-round pick, top prospects, and contract fillers in Miles Wood, Dakota Joshua, and Troy Stecher. Ilya Lyubushkin, Nashville Predators The Preds don't appear to be a playoff team and GM Chris MacFarland has made 10 trades since he took over in June. Lyubushkin plays a very similar style to Tanev, and is at his best when he's keeping things simple, playing physical, and worrying about keeping the puck out of his net. Lyubushkin was beloved by his teammates while he was in Toronto, so a Maple Leafs' reunion shouldn't be out of the question.
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Cooper Williams
Williams is off to a hot start on the score sheet, but how does he look outside of the points?
New theory suggests Auston Matthews is playing a large role in Morgan Rielly trade talks
Morgan Rielly has been involved in Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors for three seasons now, and recent comments from Auston Matthews are eye-opening.
by Arun Srinivasan4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Mammoth: Anthony Stolarz’s poor start proves to be insurmountable
by Arun Srinivasan4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Mammoth: Anthony Stolarz’s poor start proves to be insurmountable
William Nylander's defensive statistics are cause for concern for the Maple Leafs
William Nylander is not having a bad season, but some of his defensive metrics are worth pointing out as the Toronto Maple Leafs look to get back into contention.
Wednesday's FTB: That was a very interesting road trip
Leafs are back home tomorrow to face Buffalo after a messy and entertaining performance in Utah.