With only one, maybe two players on the Leafs’ untouchables list, that leaves several players on the table in offseason trade talks.
It’s the same ol’ story. Eight playoff runs since 2016-17, one series win, and an 0-6 record in winner-take-all games. Time after time this Toronto Maple Leafs team gets so close they can taste it, and then all hope disappears in one clear swoop.
Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins faced off. And for the second time in a row, Toronto avoided elimination by winning its game – without Auston Matthews – against the Bruins.
When starting to write this series I think there was either optimism or naivety involved. I didn’t account for how difficult it would be to come up with positive takeaways as the Leafs neared elimination, especially when there wasn’t a sense of urgency in the performance to get there.
Playoff hockey is finally back tonight and with it the chance to cast off the 82-game audition and it is now time to see how the Leafs perform when it matters.
The Leafs will be getting more reinforcements on the back end as Timothy Liljegren has been cleared to play tonight’s game. This checks out given that Sheldon Keefe commented after yesterday’s practice that Liljegren looked good and would be on track to get into the lineup for tonight’s game.
The Leafs had an optional morning skate this morning that ended up being quite packed with players. Chief among them was Calle Jarnkrok. This is another step for him as he works his way back from a hand injury that has kept him out of the lineup for about a month.
One of my least favourite narratives to come out of the Florida series last year was that the Maple Leafs ran into a hot goaltender and despite their best efforts, Bobrovsky’s heater was too much for the Leafs and that’s why they were sent home in 5 against Florida.
The Leafs had a mostly uneventful morning skate, although there were a few notable developments regarding their injured players. Calle Jarnkrok and Timothy Liljegren were seen on the ice ahead of the main group this morning getting in some reps as both players work their way back from injuries.
Remember all the excitement when the Toronto Maple Leafs signed top European free agent Mikko Lehtonen in 2020? After months of hearing how incredible he was in the KHL, it was exhilarating.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a push for a Stanley Cup this season without a doubt. They made their intentions known at the trade deadline with several acquisitions including Joel Edmundson, Connor Dewar and Ilya Lyubushkin.
For the first time since mid-January, the Toronto Maple Leafs have lost two consecutive games after their 4-3 regulation loss to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have just 15 games left in the regular season and they aren’t anywhere near ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Sheldon Keefe should be feeling the pressure, even though he’s fresh off a contract extension.
It seems like we are once again on course for another battle between the “just watch the game” crowd and the crowd that really wants you to see charts about how great every offensive defencemen on a third pairing seems to be.
For better or worse the trade deadline is now in the rearview mirror and while the results of the effort or lack thereof won’t fully be known until the after the last playoff game, the moves made by Brad Treliving and Co.
The 2024 NHL trade deadline has come and gone, and this is the roster the Toronto Maple Leafs will be going with down the stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs, pending any future call-ups from the Toronto Marlies.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a trade! They have acquired Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick (NYI) and a 2025 fifth-round pick (CHI).
The Toronto Maple Leafs blue line is an area of need heading into Friday’s trade deadline.
Similar to the deal for Ilya Lyubushkin that opened the trade deadline festivities on Feb. 29, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired another veteran defenseman to add depth for the postseason.
The first trade of the day on Thursday saw the Toronto Maple Leafs add some veteran depth on the blueline. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals.
The team in the hockey mecca of the world is deepening its blueline. On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made their first big move of trade deadline week. They have acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals in a deal to add depth to their blue line.
Two draft picks – the Islanders’ 2024 third-round pick and the Blackhawks’ 2025 fifth-round pick – are heading back to Washington in the deal.
Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson could be on the trade deadline.
The Capitals are set to welcome back one of their offseason acquisitions.
The Washington Capitals have announced that defenseman Joel Edmundson will miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured hand after he suffered the injury during a scrimmage on Sunday.
Earlier this week, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery made it known that newly acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson would miss time with an upper-body injury described as “probably not good.” He suffered the injury during a scrimmage over the weekend.
Tom Gulitti reported that Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson will visit the team doctor on Tuesday. He could miss some time at the start of the season with an upper-body injury, which is different from the back injury that has plagued him in recent years.
There was some defensive shake up for the Washington Capitals on Tuesday — but not what most had expected. Trevor van Riemsdyk was a full participant, despite leaving Sunday’s preseason game after being struck on the right arm.
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!