Category: Michael Bunting
3 Free-Agent Destinations for Maple Leafs' Michael Bunting
Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs have a decision to make when it comes to pending unrestricted free agent Michael Bunting. The pesky winger is up for a new contract and will be looking for a hefty raise on his $950,000 salary from last season. Bunting recorded 49 points in 82 games in 2022-23, however a Sta...
Read moreMaple Leafs News & Rumors: Bunting, Matthews, Keefe & Dubas
Patrick MarleauIn this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at several new items on general manager (GM) Brad Treliving’s to-do list. Second, I’ll look at the time and complexities of re-signing Auston Matthews to a contract extension. Item One: Can the Maple Leafs Re-Sign Bunting? , discussion...
Read moreBlackhawks 2023 Free Agent Targets: Michael Bunting
BlackhawksThe Chicago Blackhawks got the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, and now they are on the prowl to continue building. Bunting has an interesting player profile in the NHL. The 27-year-old was a 2014 fourth-round draft pick of the Arizona Coyotes and played in the desert from 2018-2021. The L...
Read moreMaple Leafs’ Matthews Knies Concussion Is a Career Crossroads
Tampa Bay LightningDespite initially being a healthy scratch when Game 1 of the postseason began, Matthew Knies quickly made his mark in the playoffs. When Michael , Knies entered the lineup for Game 2 of the first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Although it’s unfortunate that only Bunting’s suspension...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Flyers, Senators, Bruins
David KrejciIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is being said about the Sam Bennett situation coming out of Toronto where the forward was only fined $5K for his crosscheck on Michael…
Read moreBennett fined $5,000 for actions in Panthers game
Sam BennettNEW YORK -- Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting during Game 2 of the teams' Second Round series in Toronto on Thursday, May 4, the National Hockey L...
Read moreEven Off the Ice, Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin Plays Key Playoff Role
Toronto Maple LeafsOne doesn’t have to be suiting up and skating with the team to play a key role in the success of a franchise during the playoffs. Just look at the role has embraced when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Out with an injury, and potentially done as an NHL’er, Muzzin has become quite a pivotal pla...
Read moreBunting not in Leafs lineup following suspension
Michael BuntingLeafs forward Michael Bunting has finished his suspension, but he will not be in the lineup for the Maple Leafs, who have won three straight games.
Read moreSheldon Keefe Makes Big Michael Bunting Decision Ahead of Game 5
LightningThe Toronto Maple Leafs had a tough lineup decision to make in advance of Game 5 of their first-round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning: what to do with Michael Bunting.The sometimes overzealous winger has finished serving his three-game suspension for his headshot to Lightning defenseman Erik Ce...
Read moreBunting not in Leafs lineup after suspension
Sheldon KeefeLeafs forward Michael Bunting has finished his suspension, but he will not be in the lineup for the Maple Leafs, who have won three straight games.
Read moreKnies to stay in Maple Leafs lineup, Bunting to sit Game 5 vs. Lightning
BSSUNMatthew Knies will be in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but forward Michael Bunting won't.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Oilers, Stars, Penguins
Jason ZuckerIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, it was announced that the Calgary Flames will be getting a new arena. But, is this really guaranteed? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to…
Read moreKnies to remain in Maple Leafs lineup for Game 5 against Lightning
Toronto Maple LeafsMatthew Knies will remain in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round even though Michael Bunting is eligible to return after serving a three-game suspension.
Read moreLeafs coach backs Bunting: 'No history,' no issues
Maple LeafsMaple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said he has no issue with trusting Michael Bunting, who was suspended for three games after an illegal check to the head of Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak.
Read moreMaple Leafs Respond With Convincing Game 2 Win Over Lightning
Maple LeafsTo say that the Toronto Maple Leafs had a poor start to the 2023 NHL Playoffs is an understatement. There wasn’t any doubt that the Maple Leafs needed to come out flying and make a statement in Game 2 or be down a deep hole going into Tampa Bay for Game 3. Consider it mission accomplished as the Ma...
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