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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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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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A looming Boston draft threat perfectly forces Toronto to avoid another Kessel and Rask disaster

While not a 1:1 comparison, if the Maple Leafs were to lose out on both an elite forward or defensive prospect to the Bruins — it could harken back to a scarier time. As the days tick away until May ...
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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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Chicago asking about Matthew Knies perfectly unlocks the exact defensive return Toronto needs

News came out that the Chicago Blackhawks had interest in Matthew Knies, and while it would be tough to see him go, he could bring the defensive reset Toronto needs. This past trade deadline, we heard ...
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Kirby Dach going dark online during playoffs proves the Maple Leafs rebuild demands strict mental armour

Kirby Dach went silent on social media as his sole focus is on the playoffs and it shows the Maple Leafs need the same discipline if they want to find success. For teams in the NHL Playoffs, it's ...
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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 targeting Gary Roberts completely guarantees a major culture shift

The Maple Leafs wanna bring in another familiar face as they've been interested in adding former forward Gary Roberts as a way to dramatically shift the culture. There's been a lot of discussion about ...