Framber Valdez’s tantrum could cost him in free agency

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez may have tanked his free-agent stock with one pitch. Valdez allowed six runs on eight hits and a walk with eight strikeouts over five innings in the Astros’ 7-1 loss on Tuesday. However, it was one pitch that drew everyone’s attention as Valdez appeared to intentionally hit catcher Cesar Salazar … Read more

Stolarz’s next deal, Dougie Hamilton rumours, the cost of Sportsnet, and NCAA vs. CHL: Leaflets

Nothing like a Ryan Reaves trade to get you fired up for the weekend, am I right? No matter your opinion of Reaves and whether his role is still valued in the NHL, the Leafs brought in a younger, cheaper enforcer in Michael Pezzetta, and the fact that Ryan spent final stretch of the 2024-25 … Read more

What might it cost for the Leafs to trade for Mikko Rantanen?

A lot. Probably more than the Toronto Maple Leafs are comfortable with. Sorry, did you want something more specific? Perhaps the unlikeliest development in the NHL this season has been superstar Mikko Rantanen’s place at the top of the trade board. It was enough of a shock when the Colorado Avalanche decided to move on … Read more

Elliotte Friedman on Maple Leafs’ acquiring notable talent at trade deadline: ‘It’s gonna cost them’

Elliotte Friedman on Maple Leafs’ acquiring notable talent at trade deadline: ‘It’s gonna cost them’

Elliotte Friedman on Maple Leafs’ acquiring notable talent at trade deadline: ‘It’s gonna cost them’ Photo credit: © Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images By Tyler Kuehl 9 hours ago Comments News Elliotte Friedman on Maple Leafs’ acquiring notable talent at trade deadline: ‘It’s gonna cost them’ Auston Matthews passes Darryl Sittler for second on Maple Leafs’ goals … Read more