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26-05-2025
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Former Toronto Marlies Defenseman Rinat Valiev Signs In Russia
Former Toronto Marlies defenseman Rinat Valiev has signed a one-year deal with in Russia with HK Chelny, it was reported late last week.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Former Toronto Marlies Defender Nicolas Mattinen Signs In Germany
Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images Former Toronto Marlies defenseman Nicolas Mattinen has signed a one-year deal with Adler Mannheim in the DEL, it was announced Monday. Mattinen, a 2016 sixth round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, inked a one-year deal with the club last summer after winning the DEL Player of the Year and Defenseman of the Year in 2023-24. Having only seen 22 games with the Marlies this season, Mattinen finished with four assists. Advertisement Mattinen's impressive 2023-24 campaign saw him suit up for the DEL's Straubing Tigers where he scored 16 goals and added 30 assists for 46 points in 52 regular season games. In a further 12 playoff games, he added one goal and seven points. Before heading to Germany, Mattinen spent one year playing pro in Austria as well as three years of collegiate hockey at the University of Ottawa (U Sports). Mattinen played his junior hockey with the London Knights, Flint Firebirds, Hamilton Bulldogs and the Oshawa Generals. With Mattinen heading back to Germany's top league, he should be able to bring back his major offensive impact that saw him take the league by storm two seasons ago. While his tenure with the Maple Leafs organization did not go as planned, he has proven to be a difference maker and Adler Mannheim must be happy they got his services for 2025-26.
Edmonton Journal
06-05-2025
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Maple Leafs seek a power-play surge in Game 2 against Florida Panthers
Article content 'It's about doing things quickly and passing the puck quickly, moving it and getting it to the net,' Berube said on Tuesday. 'If you think you're going to come up with other ideas, it's not going to work. 'You have an aggressive PK like that, you have to move the puck quick and you have to shoot. 'When there are scrums, you have to attack off of them because they're out of position. And we did. We did a few things like that. We had some good looks, but it didn't go in. We'll be better.' Berube got away from the five-forward power play in the third period of Game 1, using defenceman Morgan Rielly on the top unit instead of forward Matthew Knies. 'You're up by a goal and that's always been in the plan,' Berube said. 'It's all a feel thing.' Florida went 1-for-3 on the power play in Game 1. Meanwhile, the Toronto Marlies announced that they have signed London Knights forward Landon Sim to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2025-26 season. Sim, 20, has 11 points in 12 playoff games for the Knights, who meet the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League final, starting with Game 1 on Thursday in London.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
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Get To Know New Flyers Winger Nikita Grebenkin
The Philadelphia Flyers made waves with their Deadline Day trade of sending center Scott Laughton to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for 22-year-old Russian winger Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick in the in 2027 NHL Draft. Laughton to Toronto from Philadelphia for Nikita Grebenkin and a first — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025 While not the most surprising deal—Laughton's name had featured prominently in trade rumors—it will be interesting to see how Grebenkin fits into the organization. A former overager taken 135th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, Grebenkin has taken the long road to becoming a high-end prospect, spending time in the KHL before making the move to North America, where he played seven games with the Maple Leafs before being loaned out to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, he has the size to handle the grind of NHL play, but what really stands out is his skill set. He's a dynamic playmaker with great vision, speed, and a knack for creating offense both off the rush and in tight spaces. He thrives in one-on-one situations, blending creativity with an ability to protect the puck against bigger defensemen. A Big Body with Soft Hands Grebenkin's size jumps off the page—at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, he's already built to handle the rigors of the NHL. But unlike some bigger players who use their frame purely to create chaos, Grebenkin has a more refined approach. He uses his body as a shield, keeping defenders at bay while scanning the ice for teammates. He's not the type to drop the gloves or throw highlight-reel hits, but he plays strong, smart hockey, using his frame to extend plays rather than end them. NIKITA OMG 🔥 — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) January 9, 2025 What makes him particularly intriguing is his ability to make plays under pressure. He has great hands in tight areas and can thread passes through traffic, making him a valuable asset on the rush and in the offensive zone. The Flyers have prioritized adding skill to their forward group, and Grebenkin fits that mold perfectly. Speed and Creativity in Transition If there's one thing that stands out about Grebenkin's game, it's his ability to push the pace. He's a fast skater who can break through the neutral zone with ease, and he sees the ice at a high level. Whether it's leading a controlled entry or finding a teammate in stride, he excels in transition, which should fit well with the Flyers' evolving offensive style. That speed also makes him dangerous in one-on-one situations. Grebenkin has a knack for catching defenders flat-footed, using subtle fakes and quick hands to create separation. It's an element of flair that's been missing from the Flyers' lineup in recent years, and if he can translate it to the NHL, he could add another layer to their offensive attack. Briere: 'A Lot There to Work With' Of course, no player is without areas to refine, and the Flyers are aware that Grebenkin is still a work in progress. General manager Danny Briere acknowledged as much when discussing the trade: 'He seems very energetic. He's big-bodied and strong on the puck, can make plays. What we were told is he needs to work within a structure; he needs to learn to work within a structure. But there's a lot there—the size, the energy, the competitiveness is high up.' That structure piece will be key. Grebenkin has always been at his best when allowed to play a free-flowing, instinctive game, but the NHL demands discipline and consistency. The Flyers' coaching staff will be tasked with helping him find the right balance—playing within a system while still allowing his creativity to shine. A New Chapter in Philadelphia The Flyers are betting on upside with Grebenkin. He's not a finished product, but the raw tools—size, skill, speed, and vision—are all there. With the right development, he has the potential to become a legitimate play-driving forward, something the Flyers have been looking to add as they reshape their roster. Not to mention, his personality seems like a perfect fit for the famousl "good vibes" culture of the Flyers locker room. Nikita Grebenkin is such insanely good vibes lmao, please enjoy a smash cut of just him being funny in his post game media. — katie (@itsmitchmarney) November 22, 2024 Trading away Laughton and a first-round pick was no small move, but it signals that the Flyers believe in Grebenkin's ability to make an impact. Now, it's up to him to take the next step. Erik Johnson Traded To Avalanche; Flyers Receive Winger In Return Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson is heading back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent 13 of his 17 NHL seasons, and where he won a Stanley Cup in 2022. Scott Laughton Traded To Maple Leafs Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton has been traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Andrei Kuzmenko Traded To Kings Philadelphia Flyers winger Andrei Kuzmenko has been traded to the Los Angeles Kings for a third-round pick in 2027.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Ryan Reaves placed on waivers as Leafs prepare for NHL trade deadline
The Maple Leafs began some pre-trade deadline housekeeping on Thursday, with Ryan Reaves being placed on waivers as several teams began dangling spare-part players on the wire. Reaves, who is signed through next season at $1.35 million US, represents a $1.15 million cap saving if he clears at 2 p.m. Friday (an hour before the deadline) and is assigned to the Toronto Marlies. The 38-year-old tough guy has played in 35 games this year with no goals, two assists and 28 penalty minutes, with long stretches sitting in the press box. He joined the Leafs last season to replace Wayne Simmonds as the team policeman and made it into 54 games, including five in the playoffs. But Toronto moved more towards toughness by committee under new coach Craig Berube and Reaves found few takers when he did want to fight. Alex Steeves and the returning Connor Dewar were two players who demonstrated in recent games the Leafs could get by without Reaves, especially when fighting is curtailed in playoffs. Simmonds, who had never played in the minors, did not report to the Marlies in a similar situation, which the Leafs let slide as he retired. Around the NHL on Thursday, centre Tyler Pitlick of the Bruins and defenceman Riley Stillman of Carolina joined Reaves on the wire, with minor-league goalie Evan Cormier of Florida and Utah Hockey Club farmhand forward Cameron Hevig. Also on Thursday, former Edmonton first-round pick forward Jesse Puljujarvi cleared waivers after the Florida Panthers claimed him from Pittsburgh and signed him to a two-way contract. Three claims were made Thursday, with Nashville picking up left winger Jakub Vrana from Washington and veteran defenceman Jordan Oesterle from Boston, and Columbus scooping winger Christian Fischer off Detroit — a team the Jackets are battling for a wild-card playoff spot. lhornby@ X: @sunhornby Trade deadline tinkering has been route for most recent Stanley Cup champs LEAFS TAKEAWAYS: What bad timing to mail in a weak effort in Vegas
