Category Archives: Kevin Striukas
Leafs Buy Out Armstrong
The Toronto Maple Leafs decided they will buy forward Colby Armstrong’s contract. Armstrong will be placed on unconditional waivers until Sunday when he will be an unrestricted free agent. “Thanks to the leaf nation for the support over the last
Don’t Believe Burke’s Hype
Brian Burke is spinning another tall tale, praising Morgan Rielly as the best draftable prospect in the NHL. Rielly is a great prospect but you need to take into perspective the risk of the pick and his ceiling compared to
A Second Chance for Van Riemsdyk and Schenn
Both James Van Riemsdyk and Luke Schenn will be looking forward to second chances to fulfill their potential on their new NHL teams after the Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers swapped them. Van Riemsdyk drafted second overall in 2007 with high
Can The Leafs Afford The Status Quo?
The Toronto Maple Leafs may be forced to go with the status quo and risk not making the playoffs for the ninth straight year after not acquiring a player who can help them right away at the draft. Brian Burke
Prospect Profile: Morgan Rielly
Born: March 9th 1994 Height: 6’0 Weight: 190 Position: D Team: Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) Drafted: 5th overall (Toronto Maple Leafs) NHL comparison: Erik Karlsson, Scott Niedermayer Season: GP G A P +- PIM 2010-2011 65 6 22
Prospect Profile: Alex Galchenyuk
Born: Febuary 12th 1994 Height: 6’0 Weight: 198 Position: C ISS Final Ranking: 14 NHL Comparison: Marrian Hossa Year Team: GP: G: A: P: +- PIM 2010-2011 Sarnia Sting 68 31 52 83 -8 52 2011-2012 Sarnia
Prospect Profile: Mikhail Grigorenko
Born: May 16th 1994 Height: 6’3 Weight: 195 Position: C ISS Final Ranking: 4 NHL Comparison: Joe Thornton, Evgeni Malkin Year Team: GP: G: A: P: +- PIM 2011-2012 Quebec Ramparts 59 40 45
Prospect Profile: Nail Yakupov
Born: August 6th 1993 Height: 5’10 Weight: 189 Position: RW ISS Final Ranking: 1 NHL Comparison: Alexander Ovechkin Year Team: GP: G: A: P: +- PIM 2010-2011 Sarnia Sting 65 45 52 101 -2 71 2011-2012 Sarnia Sting
Prospect Profile: Filip Forsberg
Born: August 13th 1994 Height: 6’2 Weight: 181 Position: RW ISS Final Ranking: 2 NHL Comparison: Corey Perry, Daniel Alfredsson Year Team: GP: G: A: P: +- PIM 2010-2011 Leksand J20 36 21 19 40 N/A 22 2010-2011
Will Luongo fit in Toronto?
By Kevin Striukas (TMLFans McLeaf) With the Stanley Cup final coming to a close the rumours putting Roberto Luongo in a Leafs jersey have intensified. Canucks insiders have said the deal is virtually done, and it was even rumoured Luongo
What Now? What to do in the aftermath of the Leafs collapse
By: Kevin Striukas (TMLfans McLeaf) Desperate times call for desperate measures and these are desperate times for Leafs management. The collapse of the season for the Leafs has put Burke in the hot seat; the team he placed his confidence
