Anaheim Ducks Franchise-Altering 2026: The Pronger Echo
After their 2nd-round exit, Pat Verbeek has $41.4M and four targets from Eric Stephens. Ranking the Pronger Echo by acquisition mechanism, c...
By Mike Johnson · 11 min read
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Articles tagged with Auston Matthews
The July 1 Bonus Wall: $63M NHL Bonus Calendar 2026
On July 1, 2026, six NHL teams will wire $63 million in lockout-proof signing bonuses to Draisaitl, McDavid, Matthews, Crosby, MacKinnon, an...
By Mike Johnson · 9 min read
Maple Leafs Win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery at 8.5% Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery on 8.5% odds, holding the 5th-best chance in the field. The pick lands McKenna or Stenber...
By Mike Johnson · 10 min read
Maple Leafs Most Disappointing Team: 30-Point Collapse
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped from 108 points and an Atlantic Division title to 78 points and last place. A 30-point implosion triggered b...
By Mike Johnson · 10 min read
Auston Matthews Maple Leafs Future: The Quiet Ultimatum
Matthews posted 27 goals in 60 games before a Grade 3 MCL tear ended his season. Now, with a full NMC and two years left on his $13.25M deal...
By Mike Johnson · 10 min read
Maple Leafs GM Candidates: The 24-Month Ultimatum That
Toronto fired Brad Treliving. Now comes the hard part — hiring a GM who can build a contender before Auston Matthews hits free agency in Jul...
By Mike Johnson · 11 min read
John Chayka to Maple Leafs? The Prodigal GM Toronto Can't Ignore
John Chayka — the former Coyotes GM suspended by the NHL in 2021 — interviewed with Toronto in February and is now a legitimate candidate. H...
By Mike Johnson · 14 min read
Auston Matthews Surgery: The 12-Week Clock Toronto Can't Stop
Auston Matthews underwent MCL surgery in New York on March 19, with a 12-week recovery. But this countdown extends far beyond medical — it's...
By Mike Johnson · 8 min read
Craig Berube Says Leafs Talk Physicality Every Day — The
Craig Berube says the Maple Leafs talk about physicality every day. The numbers back him up — Toronto is 48-26-5 without Auston Matthews und...
By Mike Johnson · 9 min read
Matthew Knies Trade: Why the Leafs' $7.75M Winger Is a Steal
Matthew Knies trade talks were confirmed by Johnston, Pagnotta, and Seravalli. Toronto wanted three first-round calibre assets. At $7.75M AA...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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George Parros Defends NHL Player Safety After Gudas
George Parros defended NHL Player Safety after Connor McDavid's public criticism. But the phone hearing format — not judgment — capped the G...
By Mike Johnson · 7 min read
Maple Leafs Roster Changes After Matthews Injury:
Matthews is out for the season with a Grade 3 MCL tear after the Gudas hit. Friedman reports the Leafs are "apoplectic." With ~$22M in usabl...
By Mike Johnson · 7 min read
McDavid Gudas Suspension: NHL Audit Call After 5-Game Ban
McDavid Gudas suspension fallout deepens as the Oilers captain calls for a full NHL disciplinary audit. Gudas got 5 games for a season-endin...
By Mike Johnson · 6 min read
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Tkachuk Brothers Blast Maple Leafs After Gudas Hit
The Tkachuk brothers blast Maple Leafs on their Wingmen podcast for not defending Auston Matthews after Radko Gudas ended his season with a...
By Mike Johnson · 5 min read
Will Maple Leafs Let Nick Robertson Walk This July?
Will the Maple Leafs let Nick Robertson walk this summer? Three years of contract fights, healthy scratches, and trade interest from Pittsbu...
By Mike Johnson · 5 min read