Is a Nicholas Robertson Trade Finally Coming for the Maple Leafs? – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

Is a Nicholas Robertson Trade Finally Coming for the Maple Leafs? - The Hockey Writers - Toronto Maple Leafs

Nick Robertson’s name is back in the NHL trade rumor mill as the Toronto Maple Leafs forward seeks a larger role and more opportunity. This, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, who reports that Robertson and his agent are open to trade discussions. All the while, Dreger notes that Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has … Read more

Auston Matthews passes Dave Keon on Maple Leafs all-time game-winning goal list

When the dust settled on a wild 7-4 defeat of the Nashville Predators on Thursday, it was Auston Matthews who had the game-winning goal. Assisted by Matthew Knies and Easton Cowan, Matthews’ first past a goalie this season put the Leafs up 5-2 midway through the third, eventually securing the win. With the goal, Matthews … Read more

Hal Gill sees a tougher, more playoff-true Leafs blue line: Leafs Morning Take

Hal Gill sees a tougher, more playoff-true Leafs blue line: Leafs Morning Take

It took less than 24 hours for the temperature to calm considerably in Toronto. They’re back on track, folks. You can exhale. Just what the doctor ordered. That’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. William Nylander responded accordingly with a goal and two helpers after being called out by … Read more

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs’ offence comes alive in 7-4 win vs. Predators

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs’ offence comes alive in 7-4 win vs. Predators

Four different players on the Toronto Maple Leafs tallied three points in a 7-4 win against the Nashville Predators. John Tavares, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Matthew Knies, and William Nylander each had three points in the offensive outburst, which was desperately needed after two losses to the Detroit Red Wings. In the middle of all of this … Read more

Deploying Cowan with Matthews and Knies off the hop feels like an act of desperation: Leafs Morning Take

Deploying Cowan with Matthews and Knies off the hop feels like an act of desperation: Leafs Morning Take

Happy Thanksgiving! Unfortunately, from a Leafs Nation perspective, there’s not much to be thankful about so far in the early season. The Leafs got skunked on Saturday night in Detroit, but ultimately, they can atone for their ugly outing this afternoon on home ice against the very same Red Wings squad. Most notably, Easton Cowan … Read more

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs trade sloppy play for bad bounces in 3-2 loss to Red Wings

On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs let a 2-0 lead slip away from them against the Detroit Red Wings, with the eventual result being a 6-3 loss. The loss was chalked up to sloppy play. The Leafs showed up with better legs on Monday, enough to outshoot the Red Wings by a wide margin, but … Read more

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan Set to Make NHL Debut on Monday – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that their top prospect Easton Cowan will make his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon. Related: Maple Leafs’ Lorentz Injured in Game Against Red Wings There’s a saying in hockey that one man’s injury is another man’s opportunity. Cowan is getting his first NHL game … Read more

Leafs practice notes: Easton Cowan promoted to top line with Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan will likely made his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Cowan was promoted to Toronto’s top line alongside Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews during Sunday’s practice session. The 20-year-old was a healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs’ first two games, but head coach Craig Berube shuffled … Read more

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan on impending NHL debut: ‘I feel like I’m ready for this’

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan on impending NHL debut: ‘I feel like I’m ready for this’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan is projected to make his NHL debut on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings and can’t wait for the opportunity ahead. Cowan was placed on Toronto’s first line alongside Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews during Sunday’s practice session, providing the 20-year-old with a golden opportunity to thrive among two … Read more