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Game Two Three Stars: Leafs (7) vs Wild (4)

The Leafs were back in action after having two days off as they were set to host the Minnesota Wild in the second game of a three game homestand to kick off the 2023/24 season. Wednesday, the Leafs hosted the Montreal Canadiens in an absolute barn burner, and tonight proved to be no different as […]

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Minten Makes NHL Debut: Leafs Game Preview 1

Today marks the beginning of the 2023-2024 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This season has brought a lot of change for the Leafs, whether it be new general manager Brad Treliving, new coaching staff, new management staff, and ultimately new players as well. Could there even be a new goal song? The Leafs hope […]

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What Does Mason Shaw’s Contract Mean?

Today, the Iowa Wild announced they’ve signed forward Mason Shaw to a one-year, one-way AHL contract. After tearing his ACL on April 1, 2023, during a game with the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights, Shaw stayed in Minnesota over the offseason to continue his rehab. This is the fourth time that Shaw has […]

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Bertuzzi and Reaves to Make Leafs Preseason Debut: Game Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back for another season, and excitement is growing for what this season could bring, especially from some of the newcomers who were acquired in the off-season. The Leafs will look to have a strong season and translate that to playoff success as Brad Treliving begins his first season with the […]

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Pedigree and Prospects: MN Wild Training Camp Day 3

Day 3 of the Minnesota Wild Training Camp was a little bit different than the first days. For one thing, they hosted a Puck Drop fan festival that packed Tria Rink to the gills with fans. For another, they debuted the new 78’s jerseys that will be their alternate jersey this season. But best of […]

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Hot or Cold? 20 Takes On The Toronto Maple Leafs

Oh boy, we’re getting close! With training camps underway any day now and the NHL pre-season right around the corner, I am FIRED UP about getting back to the hockey season. Summer is great, with school being out, vacations taking place, and warm weather for a few months, and when the comforting warmth of summer […]

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Marcus Foligno Has to Grind for a New Contract

With six seasons on the Minnesota Wild and an A on his chest, Marcus Foligno is in the last year of his contract. As a crucial veteran member of the team, Foligno is a significant presence both on and off the ice. Known as a physical player who isn’t afraid to use his size or […]

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What’s the Deal with Calen Addison’s Contract?

The Minnesota Wild have had the type of off-season everyone expected. They re-signed Freddy Gaudreau and Marcus Johansson at the end of the season. The other trades from last year signed elsewhere. Adding Pat Maroon was unexpected but made sense with losing Ryan Reaves. Brandon Duhaime and Filip Gustavsson re-signed, even if it took a […]

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3 Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 23-24 Maple Leaf Season

Doom and gloom. No, wait, actually, this might be our year. We’re done. We’re so back. Up and down are the emotions of Leaf fans every Summer. It is very similar to southern Ontario temperatures lately.  A mantra often pushed by coaches and athletes alike is to not get too high in the high moments […]

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Examining How the Leafs Could Become Cap Compliant

By now, most of us Leaf fans have grown used to the trickery of Brandon Pridham. His official title is assistant general manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Over recent years, he has been well known as their resident capologist and the brains behind the Leafs cap gymnastics.  Same story every summer. The Leafs are […]

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