Washington Nationals Grades: Looking at Brad Lord’s successful rookie year

Washington Nationals Grades: Looking at Brad Lord’s successful rookie year

Last offseason, Brad Lord was working at Home Depot to make some extra cash. As a former 18th round pick, who spent multiple seasons in the Minor Leagues, he was not raking in the cash, so he had to make ends meet. After a successful rookie season, Lord will not need to work on the … Read more

Calle Jarnkrok and Nick Robertson aren’t making things easy for Brad Treliving

Calle Jarnkrok and Nick Robertson aren’t making things easy for Brad Treliving

Much has been made of the hot starts to training camp for Calle Jarnkrok and Nick Robertson. On one hand it’s practice and the preseason and the Leafs are still a few weeks away from truly knowing where they stand with these players. On the other hand, both players came into camp very much on … Read more

Brad Ciolek leaves the Washington Nationals as front office shake up continues

As the Nationals prepare for life without Mike Rizzo, some of the remnants of the old regime are leaving. A few weeks after Danny Haas left his post as Scouting Director, there will be another shakeup in the draft room. According to reports, the Nats Director of Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek is leaving the club … Read more

Darren Ferris says he spoke to Leafs GM Brad Treliving about other clients in free agency

NHL player agent Darren Ferris says he and Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving have spoken about a client of his who is currently available in free agency. He made an appearance on the 100% Hockey Podcast with Daren Millard and John Shannon on August 25th, where Ferris was asked if his relationship with Treliving … Read more

Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs will need to get creative on trade market

Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs will need to get creative on trade market

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving continues to look for ways to upgrade his roster heading into next season, and if it’s via the trade route, Treliving will have to lean heavily on his creativity to make a significant move. The Leafs only have $2.9 million in cap space to work with as the … Read more

Brad Treliving knocked it out of the park in first contract negotiations of post-Shanahan era

Brad Treliving knocked it out of the park in first contract negotiations of post-Shanahan era

Now that we’ve had some time to settle following the opening of free agency, it’s time to give general manager Brad Treliving his flowers for the John Tavares and Matthew Knies contract extensions. With the Mitch Marner contract saga dangling over everybody’s heads all season long, and even more so after the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ … Read more

3 takeaways from Brad Treliving and Mark Leach’s post-draft availabilities

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving and director of amateur scouting Mark Leach met with the media to discuss the 2025 NHL Draft class on Saturday. With limited draft capital, Toronto put an emphasis on finding value and tenacity across the board, and didn’t appear to be too concerned about their prospects graduating to … Read more

Nick Kypreos strongly believes Brad Marchand will sign with Maple Leafs

Nick Kypreos strongly believes Brad Marchand will sign with Maple Leafs

Brad Marchand will be one of the most sought-after free agents this summer and while it may take a minute to stomach for some fans, it’s entirely possible the 37-year-old will join the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on Friday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, where he opined … Read more

Craig Button compares potential Knies extension to Matthew Tkachuk’s in Calgary under Brad Treliving

Craig Button compares potential Knies extension to Matthew Tkachuk’s in Calgary under Brad Treliving

In the never-ending march to July 1st, the contract speculations continue to run rampant in Toronto. While Mitch Marner looks potentially prepared to walk, and John Tavares remains a question mark, it’s pretty clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs want to lock down 22-year-old RFA Matthew Knies, and the feeling is mutual for the young … Read more

Why the Leafs should pursue Brad Marchand in free agency

If the operative goal this summer is to change the Toronto Maple Leafs’ DNA, there’s no better target than Brad Marchand. Marchand owns the Maple Leafs, whether as a member of the Boston Bruins or the Florida Panthers and still can provide excellent value within the top-six, or excel in a top-nine role next summer … Read more