Becoming a starting goaltender in the NHL is no easy feat, but for Ilya Samsonov, it was a dream he was determined to make a reality. After being drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, the Russian-born goaltender took his talents overseas to hone his skills. After … Read more
Michael Bunting, the forward for the Arizona Coyotes, has been causing quite a stir in the NHL with his impressive performances on the ice. However, despite his talent, Bunting seems to be facing an unwarranted level of scrutiny from referees who are consistently making calls against him. This trend has raised questions about whether Bunting … Read more
As a powerful athlete and advocate for women’s hockey, Meghan Duggan has never shied away from speaking out for what she believes is right. When the Toronto Maple Leafs invited her to deliver a speech ahead of their Pride night, Duggan saw an opportunity to stand up for inclusivity and celebration of all identities. But … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs came into Monday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets boasting an impressive record of 11-2-1. As the game progressed, fans were treated to a display of the team’s depth and skill as they secured a 3-0 victory. With another strong performance in the books, it’s time to hand out some … Read more
Over the years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been subject to a fair amount of criticism when it comes to their ability to develop goaltenders. But one recent prospect is challenging that notion. Joseph Woll, a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL draft, is quickly making a name for himself as a top-tier goalie in … Read more
Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ star forward and one of the most electrifying players in the NHL, recently revealed that he was dealing with a hand injury during the 2020-21 season. Despite the injury, Matthews continued to play at a high level and even scored an impressive 41 goals in just 52 games. Now … Read more
Tomáš Tatar (photo: Instagram/New Jersey Devils) The New Jersey Devils will return to the playoffs this season. It’s not official yet, but few doubt that it won’t be like that. And one of the valuable players for the young team in this part of the year will be a veteran Tomas Tatar. The Slovak attacker … Read more
The St. Louis Blues may have finally buried their playoff chances for this season. Because after Vladimir Tarasenko, the next superstar is leaving the 2019 Stanley Cup winner: Ryan O’Reilly. The Canadian center is sent to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a blockbuster trade alongside Noel Acciari. The Minnesota Wild are also involved in the … Read more
When the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Washington Capitals at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, a number of players enjoyed a special evening. In the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 home win, however, one player in particular was in the spotlight. Toronto’s captain John Tavares appeared in his 1,000th NHL game and contributed two assists to the … Read more
William Nylander is not selected for this weekend’s All-Star game in Florida. But on Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward was named the league’s second star for the week ending Jan. 29, and that’s exactly where he wants to be among the league’s best players. – That’s what I’m trying to do and that’s where … Read more