Mailbag: Has Canada tuned out the Stanley Cup?
To the Mailbag, with questions about Nick Robertson’s status, Alex Pietrangelo and the Leafs defence, and value-for-money contracts.
Kasperi Kapanen
Maple Leafs’ four paths to improving their defence this off-season
With GMs around the league sure to be reining in their off-season spending, the cash-flush Maple Leafs should be able to capitalize and improve their most pressing area in need of improvement: defence.
Rutherford Couldn't Pass Up Opportunity to Acquire Matheson and Sceviour | NHL.com
Jim Rutherford's plan this offseason was to re-tool the Penguins roster so that the team could continue competing for Stanley Cups. In order to help aid that quest, he acquired Mike Matheson and Colton Sceviour from Florida in exchange for Patric...
Penguins deal 2-time Cup winner Patric Hornqvist to Panthers
Patric Hornqvist's grit helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win a pair of Stanley Cups. To keep their championship window opened, they decided it was time to move on without him.
HockeyBuzz.com - Ryan Wilson - Horny for mediocre Matheson
I thought the Penguins had a lot of opportunity to trade him when his perceived value exceeded his actual production. I was always OK with trading him away. It isnt complicated.
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The Leafs should make another trade with the Penguins
If there’s one thing I love about the NHL offseason, it has to be the immediate fallout of a big trade and watching both the fans of either team or neutral observes react to it. Trades are st…
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Pittsburgh Penguins 2020 NHL Draft Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins need to have a strong draft to replenish their farm system. Here's how they can do that.
Mark Madden: NHL’s target restart date is unrealistic; March is more likely
The Penguins’ offseason got frisky right away with the acquisition of winger Kasperi Kapanen from Toronto and the re-signing of forward Jared McCann, who would have become a restricted free agent. Goaltender Matt Murray is on the trade block. Rumors...
Countdown to Off-Season: Cost of a homecoming for Pietrangelo? - TSN.ca
Ahead of the NHL Draft and the opening of free agency, TSN.ca keeps you up to date with all the latest rumours and speculation from around the NHL beat. In Tuesday's roundup, weighing the cost for the Maple Leafs to sign Alex Pietrangelo, Niklas...
HockeyBuzz.com - Ryan Wilson - Rutherford might have a Tanev fetish
He might. He has a Kapanen one. There is some speculation circulating about the Penguins interest in Chris Tanev. What will happen next? This is a terrible idea.
Maple Leafs Need to Solve Two Problems: Exploring Radical Solutions
The Maple Leafs have two issues to solve - salary cap space and right-shot defenseman. How might they be creative to solve those problems?
Maple Leafs face critical decision in how to use 2020 first-round pick
Critics may disagree with his vision, but there is no doubt Kyle Dubas — feeling more direct heat this summer than in any previous — will use all tools at his disposal in an effort to construct a roster ready to contend as soon as possible.
Leafs Tackling Salary Cap Issues
In two of Torontos three losses to the Blue Jackets, the offensively-loaded Leafs couldnt download enough of a charge to register a single goal. Kapanen is a skilled forward.
HockeyBuzz.com - Mike Augello - Pietrangelo "excited" to test free agency
St. Louis under GM Doug Armstrong philosophically do not believe in signing bonuses on contracts.