Anthony Stolarz outlines what he’s looking for with next contract, clash with Sam Bennett and more

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on Tuesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, as he prepares for the upcoming season. Stolarz is fully recovered from a season-ending head injury that occurred during Game 1 of the second-round series against the Florida Panthers. Bennett collided with Stolarz’s head during the … Read more

Around the NHL: Sam Reinhart’s Olympic motivation comes from Sidney Crosby

Welcome to a September edition of around the NHL, as training camps open up in a couple of weeks, and we’ll be seeing some preseason action this month. The free-agent market is paper-thin of talent at this point, as professional tryout agreements have been handed out like school supplies recently, meanwhile, Jack Roslovic has yet … Read more

San Jose Sharks’ Sam Dickinson Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase – The Hockey Writers –

San Jose Sharks’ Sam Dickinson Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase - The Hockey Writers -

San Jose Sharks defensive prospect Sam Dickinson has been selected as the team’s representative for the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase. The event, put on in collaboration with Upper Deck, is largely an opportunity for the trading card company to gather photos and videos of promising young players in their official team gear. This year, it … Read more

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #17 Sam McCue

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.  Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligibility, our group decided on a more nuanced approach to include any reasonably … Read more

Oilers Acquire Isaac Howard From Lightning in Exchange for Sam O’Reilly – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers

After weeks of speculation, the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning have completed a trade. The Lightning have traded forward Isaac Howard to the Oilers in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly. The Oilers also signed Howard to a three-year, entry-level contract. 🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 The #Oilers have acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa … Read more

Sam Curran set for first stint Down Under but James Anderson overlooked again for franchise deal

Sam Curran set for first stint Down Under but James Anderson overlooked again for franchise deal

All-rounder Sam Curran will make his debut in the Big Bash League this winter after he was signed by the Sydney Sixers as their first pick in Thursday’s overseas player draft. Surrey’s T20 captain, who was awarded Player of the Tournament when England won the World T20 in Australia three years ago, will be hoping … Read more

Report: Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue traded from OHL’s Flint Firebirds to Brantford Bulldogs

Report: Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue traded from OHL’s Flint Firebirds to Brantford Bulldogs

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue is being traded from the OHL’s Flint Firebirds to the Brantford Bulldogs, Jeff Marek of The Nation Network reports. McCue spent the past season split between Owen Sound and Flint, where he recorded a cumulative 36 goals and 55 points in 55 games spent between both clubs. The 19-year-old … Read more

An affordable alternative to Sam Bennett, Leafs’ DNA, and puck moving D: Leaflets

An affordable alternative to Sam Bennett, Leafs’ DNA, and puck moving D: Leaflets

It seems as if the final word on the Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 season has been given. Brad Treliving has spoken, and it is now time to shift fully into the offseason. I’ll get to some of what Brad Treliving spoke about in a bit, but with the commitment to Treliving as the man responsible for … Read more

Jay Rosehill doesn’t think Sam Bennett crossed the line: Leafs Morning Take

Jay Rosehill doesn’t think Sam Bennett crossed the line: Leafs Morning Take

Well, that’s a lot to unpack. Any way you slice it, the Leafs grabbed a 1-0 series lead in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jay Rosehill and I were on location at GRETA BAR YYZ for the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. Naturally, we kicked of the show by talking Sam Bennett. … Read more

Sam Cook and Jordan Cox named in England squad

Sam Cook and Jordan Cox named in England squad

County pals Cook and Cox get England call Uncapped Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox have been named in England’s squad for the one-off four-day Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge starting on May 22.It’s Cook’s first call-up to the England senior squad after several years as one of the most consistent and successful … Read more