Toronto Maple Leafs Headlines
Maple Leafs look to thin blue line for help up front
| September 18 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"The Toronto Maple Leafs have nine (or 10, depending on who’s counting) defensemen under contract for next season and would like to thin the hoard and acquire a forward (or a couple forwards). Here’s an article that looks at the situation . Maple Leafs GM says he has been contacted about one of his d-men, and the subject was not oft-rumored-to-be-traded Tomas Kaberle. However, it’s pretty certain that Kaberle’s name will be pushed around the NHL before his no-trade clause kicks in on Aug. 15..."
Slap Shots: Jonas Gustavsson, Joe Sakic, Chris Pronger
| September 18 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"I typically just report rumors on Hockey Watercooler, but some big signings and news took place today, and I’ve been sharing details of these situations. Hence, here’s some closure for regular readers: The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Swedish free agent Jonas Gustavsson to a one-year contract. The goalie also had been pursued by Dallas, San Jose and Colorado. Colorado Avalanche center Joe Sakic will be retiring after an outstanding 20-year NHL career. Defenseman Chris Pronger has agree..."
Kaberle in Wilson’s Toronto doghouse
| February 23 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Sometimes messages can be subtle, sometimes messages can be misconstrued. But the message from Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson — to his team in general and to Tomas Kaberle in particular — was crystal clear Thursday night: Play his way or don’t play at all. The risky move made it clear that the message was more important than the outcome of the game — a 6-3 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes. Attendance at Jobing.com Arena was announced at 13,377, but many of those customers must have come disgui..."
NHL Sundin’s Toronto return highlights doubleheader
| February 21 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"After five matinees Saturday afternoon, the hockey world’s attention will shift to Toronto, where Mats Sundin makes his return with the Canucks (7 p.m. ET CBC, NHLN-US) after playing 13 seasons with the Maple Leafs. After Toronto fans are..."
Blue Jackets Nash in Toronto
| February 20 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"In Friday’s Dispatch, our lead notebook item concerned Rick Nash and the Toronto media quizzing him about his desire to play for the Maple Leafs. For space purposes, one Nash quote was cut out which I understand. But I also..."
More Toronto Trade Talk: Tomas Kaberle Staying? Nik Antropov to Pens?
| February 19 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"by Adam Gretz Filed under: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Thrashers, NHL RumorsIt was reported earlier this week that Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Tomas Kaberle and Pavel Kubina were going to give management a list of teams they would be willing to accept a trade to. Trouble is, one of those guys may not even be on the market if we’re to believe general manager Brian Burke. Burke was quoted in Tuesday’s Toronto Star as saying, “I like this guy, bet on him staying,” in regards to Kaberle. More Toront..."
Penguins Need Help for Playoff Run
| February 19 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"by Adam Gretz Filed under: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, NHL RumorsThanks to the shootout wins by the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers on Friday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins enter their game in Toronto on Saturday five points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. It’s pretty much a must-win game for the Penguins, and thankfully, they’ll be getting some fresh bodies in Sergei Gonchar and Ruslan Fedotenko. Gonchar has missed the entire season to this point thanks to a..."
Kaberle in Wilson’s Toronto doghouse
| February 19 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Sometimes messages can be subtle, sometimes messages can be misconstrued. But the message from Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson — to his team in general and to Tomas Kaberle in particular — was crystal clear Thursday night: Play his way or don’t play at all. The risky move made it clear that the message was more important than the outcome of the game — a 6-3 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes. Attendance at Jobing.com Arena was announced at 13,377, but many of those customers must have come disgui..."
More Toronto Trade Talk: Tomas Kaberle Staying? Nik Antropov to Pens?
| February 18 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"by Adam Gretz Filed under: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Thrashers, NHL RumorsIt was reported earlier this week that Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Tomas Kaberle and Pavel Kubina were going to give management a list of teams they would be willing to accept a trade to. Trouble is, one of those guys may not even be on the market if we’re to believe general manager Brian Burke. Burke was quoted in Tuesday’s Toronto Star as saying, “I like this guy, bet on him staying,” in regards to Kaberle. More Toront..."
Penguins Need Help for Playoff Run
| February 18 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"by Adam Gretz Filed under: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, NHL RumorsThanks to the shootout wins by the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers on Friday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins enter their game in Toronto on Saturday five points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. It’s pretty much a must-win game for the Penguins, and thankfully, they’ll be getting some fresh bodies in Sergei Gonchar and Ruslan Fedotenko. Gonchar has missed the entire season to this point thanks to a..."
