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The swirling John Chayka and Mike Gillis confusion perfectly masks a brilliant Maple Leafs smokescreen

While the fanbase looks to decipher who will actually take over the vacant general manager position, the real story is the smokescreen being deployed by the lead brass. Insider chatter over the last ...
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An insider guaranteeing Toronto’s poaching their new GM from the Bruins is the perfect Fraser Minten payback

Boston Bruins reporter Jimmy Murphy stated in an article for the 'Sick Network' that Bruins assistant GM Evan Gold, one of the perceived top candidates for the Leafs GM spot, is believed to be the ...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs just signed Yasiel Puig and no this is not a joke but it is not the team you think

Former Major League Baseball all-star Yasiel Puig has signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. No, not that one. Yasiel Puig, an MLB veteran of seven seasons, signed with the Toronto Maple ...
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Logan Stankoven lighting up the playoffs at 5-foot-8 proves the Maple Leafs have been doing it wrong

Undersized forward Logan Stankoven has been key for the Carolina Hurricanes in the postseason. It should convince the Leafs to look beyond size. The Carolina Hurricanes have a key offensive weapon in ...
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A viral graphic turning the entire Toronto organization into a Stanley Cup punchline is completely accurate

Ozoon (formerly Bodog) had a little fun at the Maple Leafs' expense regarding their Cup drought, but as much humour there is; it exposes the reality of things. Recently, it seems like the Toronto ...
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Chris Pronger denying the Toronto GM interview proves the front office has a much bigger role in mind

Chris Pronger flat out admitted he never interviewed for the Maple Leafs GM role but is still open to a potential job — one where he may be suited much better at. There's been a lot of hoopla around ...
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The new GM’s first trade has already been decided for him

Whoever is the new GM of the Maple Leafs already has their first trade to work out and it involves making sure Morgan Rielly is on the way out. As the Maple Leafs work towards finding a new leader to ...
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An unspoken Auston Matthews durability pattern forces the new Toronto GM to completely rethink the roster

Auston Matthews is unquestionably the best player on the roster but his injury history is going to cause a lot of headaches for the new Maple Leafs GM. When Auston Matthews scored 69 goals for the ...
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Vancouver trying to poach Shane Doan is the absolute last thing the Toronto Maple Leafs needs

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to interview Shane Doan and if they poach him from Toronto it creates a big hole in their front office structure. With the Toronto Maple Leafs looking to make several ...
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A sudden Jonathan Marchessault confession gives Toronto the perfect distressed trade target

Jonathan Marchessault was honest about his mental state after a rough season in Nashville, and a reset in Toronto could give him the kickstart he needs once again. With the Nashville Predators just ...
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Easton Cowan demanding more playoff hockey perfectly sets the new Toronto standard

Easton Cowan could have taken the spring and summer to reset, instead he wants more hockey and for a guy only 20 years old; he's setting the new standard in Toronto. The Toronto Marlies are set to ...
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Toronto capitalizing on the Winnipeg Jets collapse to acquire Adam Lowry builds a heavy checking line

After Winnipeg's free-fall this season, there are going to be changes for the Jets and it may lead the Maple Leafs to pounce and bring in a heavy hitter: Adam Lowry. As the Maple Leafs look to make ...