Category: James Mirtle
NHL Free Agency: Maple Leafs' Plan B Options If Mitch Marner Leaves
Jonas SiegelJonas Siegel and James Mirtle of The Athletic have examined the Toronto Maple Leafs’ contingency plans in the event Mitch Marner is traded this offseason, laying out several realistic paths forward for GM Brad Treliving. While trading Marner remains a delicate situation due to his full no-move claus...
Read moreMarner, Tavares Relief: Scribes Argue Maple Leafs Should Wait For McDavid
John TavaresIn an idea that seems to come from way out in left field, two scribes for The Athletic are suggesting the Toronto Maple Leafs hold off on a big 2025…
Read moreMitch Marner's Contract Negotiations Leaves Fans Stunned
James MirtleThe hockey world is buzzing as NHL insider James Mirtle of The Athletic has revealed a jaw-dropping update on Mitch Marner’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Mirtle, the two sides are inching closer to a contract extension, but here’s the kicker: the sticking point is a mere $1 mill...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers & Maple Leafs Linked To Trade
Nick RobertsonNick Robertson's name continues to come up in trade discussions as the Toronto Maple Leafs look at roster changes ahead of the deadline. The 23-year-old winger, once seen as a promising scorer, has struggled to establish a consistent role under head coaches Sheldon Keefe and Craig Berube, often play...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the St. Louis Blues
Max DomiLikely no buyouts for the Toronto Maple Leafs, a John Tavares comp, and trading Brayden Schenn would make sense if ...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the St. Louis Blues
Ryan ReavesLikely no buyouts for the Toronto Maple Leafs, a John Tavares comp, and trading Brayden Schenn would make sense if ...
Read moreBrendan Lemieux Clears Unconditional Waivers
James MirtleSaturday: Lemieux has cleared waivers, reports James Mirtle of The Athletic. In the team’s announcement of his waiver placement yesterday, GM Eric Tulsky indicated that Lemieux requested the release to pursue a new opportunity. A report from Puck Empire in Switzerland suggests that Lemieux is like...
Read moreFlames Place Ilya Nikolaev On Unconditional Waivers
Ilya NikolaevThe Calgary Flames have placed forward Ilya Nikolaev on unconditional waivers.
Read moreNHL Trade: The Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks
James MirtleThe Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Matt Benning and two draft picks.
Read moreInsiders Believe the Maple Leafs Will Spend Money This Offseason
Toronto Maple LeafsAccording to James Mirtle and Jonas Siegel, the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to spend this offseason. In their latest podcast, The Leaf Report, they talked about what they believe…
Read moreMaple Leafs Linked To Laurent Brossoit
Laurent BrossoitThe Maple Leafs and netminder Laurent Brossoit will have mutual interest in a deal should he reach unrestricted free agency on July 1, The Athletic’s James Mirtle reports. Brossoit, 31, is likely headed to market in search of a bigger role after making 22 starts last season behind Connor Hellebuyck...
Read moreAtlantic Notes: Maple Leafs, Guhle, Johansson, Fleury
Maple LeafsAn early playoff exit would likely result in wide-sweeping coaching and front-office changes for the Maple Leafs, James Mirtle of The Athletic said on “The Leaf Report” Thursday. “If there’s another really disappointing first-round exit, they’re gonna want blood. And I don’t know if just firing the...
Read moreZach Hyman the Latest Maple Leaf Who Got Away
Toronto Maple LeafsAfter seeing Edmonton Oilers’ forward Zach Hyman score his 50th goal of the season, it brought up the discussion of why he left the Toronto Maple Leafs — or why they let…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Oilers
Matt MurrayIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports are coming out of Toronto that maybe the Maple Leafs always knew the injury status of Matt Murray. Meanwhile, have the Montreal Canadiens shown…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and William Nylanders, Oilers and Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod
William Nylanderlooking for more than $ million? Bunkins: “ signs that extension right (eight-years, $ million per), and pretty much the consensus is, ‘okay, if that’s what Timo Meier gets, Nylander has to get less.’ Mirtle: “I thought, Meier got less than I thought he’d get.” I think the right number for Nylande...
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