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[Leafs Links] Friedman on Mitch Marner contract negotiations: “Right now, it is a bit of a game of chicken”; Kypreos: “Marleau wants to go back to San Jose… I’d probably believe that a third team would need to get involved”

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 22h

In today’s Leafs Links, Bob McKenzie discusses the changing landscape in the NHL with star RFA contracts, Elliotte Friedman provides his latest sense of the Mitch Marner negotiations, and Pierre LeBrun and Nick Kypreos provide updates on the Patrick...

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... LA or Rob Blake would want to do this. Kypreos: The latest on the Leafs and Mitch-Marner (Sportsnet 590) Nick Kypreos joined PTS to discuss what he’ ...

Kevin Papetti’s 2019 NHL Draft Rankings (1-31)

by: Kevin Papetti — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 17 Jun

Welcome to my 2019 NHL Draft Rankings. This will be a top 62, with part two covering the 32-62 range. My list excludes goalies, simply because I would have no idea what to say about them. Without further ado: Tier One (1) 1. Jack Hughes, 5’11” C,...

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... ound, and I won’t be surprised if he’s driving their top powerplay unit. The Leafs should strongly consider taking him if he’s available late in the second rou ...

[Leafs Links] Friedman: “Colin Miller is very high on the list to be dealt this offseason”; McKenzie: “If the Oilers are going to take Zaitsev and his contract, they are probably going to want to get a premium”

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 16 Jun

In today’s Leafs Links, Darren Dreger and Bob McKenzie give their thoughts on Ken Holland and the Oilers’ interest in Nikita Zaitsev while Elliotte Friedman gives the latest on the Golden Knights’ offseason plans and the possibility of Colin Miller...

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... onto would have to absorb. It is going to be interesting to see how much the Leafs are paying players who are not playing for them at the beginning of the seas ...

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors: NBA Finals Game 6 Open Thread

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 13 Jun

Let’s close it out. Toronto, you are not dreaming. This is for real. Tonight, the @Raptors can live like legends.#WeTheNorth | #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/bnCyxyA2mw — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 10, 2019

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[Leafs Links] LeBrun on Jake Gardiner: “The Leafs are keeping that door open, but they really can’t go there until they figure out Mitch Marner”; Dreger: “Nikita Zaitsev is on Vancouver’s interest list, but he might be option three or four”

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 12 Jun

In today’s Leafs links, the insiders provide the latest on the market for Nikita Zaitsev and the likelihood of a Jake Gardiner return ahead of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Insider Trading: Leafs interested in trading Zaitsev; Will Kessel stay...

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... hey could find a way to move Patrick Marleau, that could help a lot. LeBrun: Leafs are keeping the door open with Gardiner (TSN1050) On Leafs Lunch, Pierre LeB ...

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors: NBA Finals Game 5 Open Thread

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 10 Jun

There have been a lot of firsts for the Toronto Raptors in this playoff run. Tonight is another, but it’s the biggest one yet: For the first time in franchise history, they are one win away from an NBA Championship. Closing out any team is difficult;

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... o has a comfortable lead for now, it could quickly evaporate (hey, this is a Leafs website, after all, so forgive us for being naturally guarded about Toronto ...

Toronto Maple Leafs Season Review, Part Two: Nazem Kadri, William Nylander and the latest trade rumours

by: Anthony Petrielli — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 10 Jun

Leading up to the NHL Draft, I will be reviewing all aspects of the Toronto Maple Leafs 2018-19 season. Part Two will take a look at Nazem Kadri, William Nylander, and address some of the recent trade rumours. In case you missed it, here’s part one...

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... d news is that there appears to be a market for him, and that might mean the Leafs do not have to attach anything to the deal in order to make a trade. That wo ...

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors: NBA Finals Game 3 Open Thread

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 6 Jun

Tonight is Game 3 of the NBA Finals and there is no shortage of storylines. Will Klay Thompson play (and how effective will he be if he does)? How will Golden State adjust to Kevon Looney’s absence? How will the Raptors take advantage of Looney’s...

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[Leafs Links] Friedman: “If they move Marleau and Zaitsev, they could have some cap room… I think they want to bring Jake Gardiner back”; McKenzie on Kadri-for-Trouba rumours: “From the business side of it, it probably doesn’t add up”

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 5 Jun

In today’s Leafs Links, Elliotte Friedman discusses the possibility that pending-UFA Jake Gardiner could still sign back in Toronto, the likelihood of Patrick Marleau and Nikita Zaitsev trades, and whether Ron Hainsey will return for another year....

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... not there yet. — Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) June 4, 2019 On whether the Leafs are shopping Nazem Kadri and whether they feel they can trust him after the ...

[Leafs Links] Bob McKenzie: “The vibe from the Mitch Marner camp is that we’re in no rush”

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 3 Jun

Bob McKenzie provides his latest on Patrick Marleau, Nikita Zaitsev, and Mitch Marner situations in today’s Leafs links. Leafs Links McKenzie: Marleau calling the shots on potential trade (TSN1050) Bobby Mac provides the latest on the Patrick...

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... like that. After that, it is basically a wide open table. Kyle Dubas and the Leafs can’t afford not to consider all of their options. Whatever the deal for Zai ...

Report: Leafs, Kings have discussed a Patrick Marleau trade

by: MLHS Staff — Maple Leafs Hot Stove 31 May

The Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs have discussed the possibility of a trade involving Patrick Marleau, Pierre LeBrun is reporting. Hearing the Leafs and Kings have talked about a potential Patrick Marleau trade. Obviously there’s the...

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... n the cap — vs. Marleau’s $6.25 million — for 2019-20 before he’s a UFA. The Leafs would certainly have to sweeten the pot to make that deal work — and signifi ...