The Maple Leafs have consistently been tied to defenseman Chris Tanev in the weeks leading up to free agency. The pending unrestricted free agent is regarded as one of the top blue-liners available on the market and fits a role that Toronto is looking to address. Turns out, the Leafs liked him so much, they […]
Noah Hanifin trade details: Golden Knights land top available defenseman in deal with Flames
The rich get richer. The Golden Knights are reportedly acquiring defenseman Noah Hanifin from the Flames, taking one of the top names available ahead of Friday’s trade deadline off the block. The return for Calgary is not yet known. Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon isn’t messing around as his team chases a second consecutive Stanley […]
Ilya Lyubushkin trade details: Maple Leafs bring in Ducks defenseman for second stint in Toronto
Reinforcements are coming to the Maple Leafs’ blue line. Toronto GM Brad Treliving made his first deadline move in 2024, as the Leafs acquired right-handed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a trade with the Ducks. The deal also involved the Hurricanes as a third-party broker. The Leafs have been connected to a number of defensemen ahead […]
Chris Tanev trade details: Stars land veteran defenseman in 3-team deal with Flames, Devils
The buildup to the NHL trade deadline on March 8 has largely been quiet, but the Flames again are signaling that they’re open for business. A month after dealing star Elias Lindholm to Vancouver in a major trade, Calgary made another significant move Wednesday by sending defenseman Chris Tanev to the Stars in a three-team deal. […]
Morgan Rielly suspension: Why Maple Leafs defenseman faces potential ban for cross-checking Ridly Greig
There are a lot of unwritten rules in the game of hockey. You don’t stand on the team logo in the locker room; you don’t hit your own goalie in the face in warmups. Now, you can add “you don’t take a slap shot into an empty net” to the list. Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan […]