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Edmonton Journal
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Date set for Mitch Marner's return to face the Maple Leafs as NHL schedule released
Article content Get those blue Sharpies out and circle Jan. 23 on your calendar, Leafs Nation. Article content On that Friday night, Mitch Marner will make his return to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since becoming a member of the Vegas Golden Knights. Article content It will be lone visit in the 2025-26 regular season by Marner, who sits fifth in Maple Leafs franchise scoring with 741 points. The only other way Marner would play at Scotiabank Arena next season would be if the Golden Knights and Leafs met in the Stanley Cup final, but we would hate to get too far ahead of ourselves. Article content Article content The Leafs' 2025-26 regular season gets underway on Oct. 8, when they play host to the Montreal Canadiens. The Leafs' following game is their first on the road, on Oct. 11 in Detroit against the Red Wings. Article content Article content How Marner will be received when he steps on to the ice at Scotiabank Arena in colours other than the Leafs' blue and white will be fascinating to witness, considering the way his decade with the organization ended. Article content Marner, picked fourth overall by the Leafs in 2015 before he was returned to the London Knights for a final season in the Ontario Hockey League, didn't want to talk contract with the Leafs throughout last season as free agency on July 1 loomed. Article content An attempt by Leafs general manager Brad Treliving to trade Marner didn't result in a successful conclusion — he refused, as was his right, to waive his no-move clause in March that would have helped facilitate a trade with Vegas and Carolina and would have brought Mikko Rantanen to Toronto. Article content Once the season ended with yet another disappointing conclusion to the playoffs, Marner was non-committal when asked about his hockey future, though it quickly became clear that he would not be re-signing with the Leafs. Article content Article content Treliving was able to work out a sign-and-trade with Vegas, getting centre Nicolas Roy in return for Marner, who signed an eight-year, $96-million US pact ($12-million average annual value) with his new club. Article content When Marner spoke at his first news conference as a member of the Golden Knights, it became obvious that his interest in Vegas wasn't something that happened just in the preceding few days. Article content Marner's playoff production never matched what he did in the regular season, and he became a source of great frustration within the fan base. We also note that as of Wednesday, Marner has more than 634,000 followers on Instagram. Article content
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs eye shocking Nazem Kadri reunion after trading Mitch Marner to Golden Knights
Maple Leafs linked to Nazem Kadri trade talks after Mitch Marner's exit (Image via: Getty Images) T he Toronto Maple Leafs are making headlines again, this time for reportedly eyeing a reunion with Nazem Kadri after sending star winger Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights. The trade has sparked a wave of speculation, with fans and insiders debating whether Kadri's return to Toronto could become the Leafs' next major offseason move. Nazem Kadri trade rumors intensify as Maple Leafs restructure roster after Mitch Marner departure Following the blockbuster Marner trade, reports have emerged linking the Maple Leafs to a potential deal involving Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri. Kadri, who played a decade in Toronto before being traded in 2019, has been mentioned frequently in trade rumors, especially since the Marner deal reshaped the Leafs' offensive core. SDPN's Adam Wylde fueled the rumors, stating that Kadri 'wouldn't block a trade to Toronto,' while making it clear that willingness to waive a no-movement clause doesn't guarantee a trade. Leafs reporter Terry Koshan echoed this sentiment, suggesting Kadri would be open to returning to Toronto if both teams agreed on terms. Kadri, currently signed to a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Flames, holds full control of his future due to his no-movement clause. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo However, the 34-year-old forward has not formally requested a trade and is reportedly content in Calgary. He led the Flames in scoring last season with 67 points, including 35 goals. Insider David Pagnotta commented on The Leafs Nation podcast that the Flames wouldn't immediately dismiss trade discussions, but such a move would clash with their playoff ambitions. Kadri's production and leadership remain critical for Calgary's competitive plans. On the other hand, TSN analyst Dave Feschuk has stirred debate by claiming the Leafs should consider sending top prospect Easton Cowan in a potential Kadri deal. This suggestion has divided fans, with many questioning if bringing back an aging forward is worth sacrificing youth. Also Read: Marc-André Fleury gets five offers to un-retire as NHL faces goalie shortage Nazem Kadri's rumored return to the Maple Leafs has become one of the hottest NHL trade rumors of the offseason. While nothing is confirmed, the possibility of a Kadri reunion adds another twist to Toronto's rapidly evolving roster. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Edmonton Journal
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford happy to have Chris Tanev as guide
Chris Tanev's defensive ways are rubbing off on Ben Danford. Article content The Maple Leafs' first-round pick in 2024, Danford has been training at the Leafs' facility at the Ford Performance Centre and has been taking mental notes whenever Tanev is around. Article content Article content 'He has been phenomenal,' Danford said on Thursday. 'I've looked up to him for quite a few years now. I feel like that's someone that I can really learn off, and someone that hopefully someday I'm even close to what he is in the NHL. He's just a rock-solid defenceman.' Article content Article content After the Leafs picked Danford 31st overall a year ago, he returned to the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League and was named captain in October. The 19-year-old Belleville native had a strong season and in the annual OHL coaches poll, was voted best defensive defenceman and best shot blocker in the Eastern Conference. Article content 'Ben has just continued to improve,' said Leafs assistant general manager, player development, Hayley Wickenheiser. Article content 'The thing I've noticed is his game is starting to calm down. He's a great skater. He moves as well as anyone on the ice here. Article content 'Sometimes he tries to do too much when he plays in the OHL with Oshawa, and we've been talking to him a lot about taking the time to play calm, getting inside lanes, to block shots. Article content Article content Article content 'You see guys in the gym at the NHL level, or even on the ice, how powerful they are,' Danford said. 'The way they can move and how strong they are on pucks. That's a really big eye opener. I feel like that's something that I can really get better at.' Article content Meanwhile, Tinus-Luc Koblar, the Leafs' second-round pick this year, poured cold water on the idea he will play in the OHL next season. Koblar was picked by the Brampton Steelheads in the Canadian Hockey League import draft on Wednesday. Article content 'I don't think so,' Koblar said. 'I think I'm staying in Sweden and playing there (with Leksand).' Article content
Toronto Star
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Mitch Marner goes from Maple Leafs would-be hero to Toronto sports enemy. But who's really to blame?
Mitch Marner, charter member of the Leafs' Core Four, will face new expectations at a Vegas Golden articles are based on the author's interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details
Edmonton Journal
29-06-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Signing Brad Marchand would be another summer W for Maple Leafs' Brad Treliving
Article content Tanev set a poised tone for the defence corps, emerging as one the Leafs' most important players, and Stolarz had his best season in the National Hockey League despite missing time because of a knee issue before a concussion knocked him out of the second round of the playoffs against the Florida Panthers. Defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson also turned out be a good addition and forwards Steven Lorentz and Max Pacioretty, signed after attending training camp on a professional tryout, each made physical contributions. As we await word on whether the Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights are able to complete a trade involving the rights to star winger Mitch Marner before free agency opens at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Treliving and his staff will be putting finishing touches on the club's desired list of free agents. After John Tavares signed for four years and an average annual value of $4.38 million US on Friday, the Leafs are approximately $21.3 million under the salary cap. Restricted free agent Matthew Knies reportedly has signed a six-year deal worth $7.75 million per season, which would leave approximately $14 million in the Leafs' bank account.
