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Notable Speech wins Woodbine Mile for second year in a row
Four major turf races were run on Saturday, all of which gave the winner a trip to the Breeders’ Cup.
Leafs sign Nick Blankenburg to PTOBlankenburg had 24 points in 61 games with the Predators and Avalanche last season.
Leafs sign Nick Blankenburg to PTOBlankenburg had 24 points in 61 games with the Predators and Avalanche last season.
Why it will be hard for PTO NIck Blankenburg to make the Leafs defence
He split last season with Nashville and Colorado.
Former Avalanche Defenseman Lands PTO With Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are inviting Nick Blankenburg to training camp on a professional tryout. The former Colorado Avalanche defenseman […] The post Former Avalanche Defenseman Lands PTO With Toronto Maple Leafs appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
Chris Kreider signing changes Canadiens' middle-six picture immediately
The Montreal Canadiens top-six just got a lot bigger, as free agent Chris Kreider has signed a one-year contract only days after being terminated.
Maple Leafs reportedly invite Nick Blankenburg to camp on PTO: Where could he fit?
The rookie tournament is here, training camp is around the corner, and all of a sudden, it feels like we’re pretty much back in hockey mode. That transition has come with some news, as the Leafs have reportedly extended a training-camp invite to Nick Blankenburg, per the Boston Globe. The 28-year-old, 5’9” defenseman is a [ ] The post Maple Leafs reportedly invite Nick Blankenburg to camp on PTO: Where could he fit? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Jonathan Larivee • Published 1 day ago Maple Leafs sign free agent Nick Blankenburg.
Jonathan Larivee • Published 1 day ago Maple Leafs sign free agent Nick Blankenburg.
Report: Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nick Blankenburg to PTO
Report: Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nick Blankenburg to PTO
Maple Leafs act on Nick Blankenburg PTO idea days after HockeyPatrol identified the fit
On Sept. 6, HockeyPatrol identified Nick Blankenburg as a great fit for a PTO signing, and less than a week later, the Maple Leafs are bringing him to training camp.
Maple Leafs Sign Veteran UFA Defenseman Nick Blankenburg
The Toronto Maple Leafs have continued their move to make their blueline more mobile, signing veteran unrestricted free agent defenseman Nick Blankenburg to a professional tryout (PTO) ahead of training camp. The Leafs likely only have room for one extra D (Stecher), but Blankenburg is an exciting camp invite. He'll always have his detractors because he's 5′ 9″, 177 lbs, but he can complement a better partner quite well and he can push play in the right direction offensively. https://t.co/VWPWVDjpcb pic.twitter.com/CgHuTbxiFi — Willyston Riellander (@nylanderthews) September 12, 2026 As noted by Willyston Riellander, Blankenburg doesn't have the build of a typical blueliner these days in the NHL, at 5'9", 177 pounds, but he's a reliable depth piece who moves the puck well. He can even chip in with some offense, coming off a career-high 24 points (8 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games during the 2025–26 season split between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche. Still only 28, Blankenburg was undrafted out of the University of Michigan, but he signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets after his senior season and has put up some decent numbers when he's been given ice time in the NHL over the past five seasons. In 176 career games, he has 58 points and has blocked 209 shots and handed out the same number of hits. He can win puck battles along the boards, and plays an aggressive game for his size. He'll be given a chance to win a depth spot on the Leafs' blueline and will likely be competing against Troy Stecher for the 7th D-man role.