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Leafs' Kadri in for some heavy lifting Fri Jul 16 11:39:05 2010 EST
Toronto, Canada (Sports Network) - Nothing says pressure like holding the weight of a Stanley Cup-starved city on your shoulders. But regardless of how you look at it - fortunately or unfortunately - that is the reality for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri. The 19-year-old London native will be given every opportunity this summer to shed his penciled-in status on coach Ron Wilson's roster in exchange for a permanent position on the blue and white. To do so, Kadri will not only have to bu
Leafs ink blueliner Lebda Wed Jul  7 20:33:38 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Brett Lebda to a two-year contract. The 28-year-old Lebda had a goal and seven assists while playing 63 games for Detroit last season. He has 18 goals and 50 assists over five seasons, 326 contests, all with the Red Wings.
Burke busy trying to retool Leafs' fate Tue Jul  6 10:21:21 2010 EST
Toronto, Canada (Sports Network) - After coming off one of their more distressing seasons in recent memory, the Toronto Maple Leafs headed into the summer with more holes to patch than a gulf oil pipeline. But it didn't take long for Leafs general manager Brian Burke to start phase two of his self-described retooling plan. On the eve of the July 1 free agency extravaganza, Burke pulled out another trademark multi-player deal that saw the Leafs acquire Chicago Blackhawks winger Kris Versteeg and
Maple Leafs re-sign Kulemin Fri Jul  2 20:50:48 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nikolai Kulemin to a two-year contract. It was reported earlier the native Russian will collect $4.7 million in the deal. The 23-year-old left winger notched 16 goals and added 20 assists in 78 games last season for Toronto in his second year with the club. He led the team with two overtime goals and was tied for second in game-winning goals with three. Kulemin scored 15 goals and assisted on another 16 during his roo
Maple Leafs ink Armstrong Thu Jul  1 17:35:13 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed free agent forward Colby Armstrong to a three-year contract on Thursday. The 27-year-old Armstrong, who had been with Atlanta since coming over from Pittsburgh before the trade deadline in 2007-08, reportedly signed with Toronto for $3 million a year. Armstrong had a career year for the Thrashers in 2008-09, posting 22 goals and 18 assists, but his production dipped to 15 goals and 29 points in 79 games with Atlanta last season. In f
Blackhawks ship Versteeg to Maple Leafs Wed Jun 30 22:44:20 2010 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Battling against the salary cap, the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks have traded gritty forward Kris Versteeg to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a five-player deal. The Maple Leafs also acquired the rights to forward Bill Sweatt while sending Chicago forwards Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico and Philippe Paradis. Versteeg, who burst onto the hockey scene with 22 goals and 31 assists in 78 games as a rookie in 2008-09, recorded 20 goals and 24 assists in 79 regul
Defenseman Mike Van Ryn to sit out season Wed Jun 30 10:19:49 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that defenseman Mike Van Ryn has decided not to play next season. Van Ryn, 31, missed the entire 2009-10 campaign after undergoing an osteotomy on his left knee last October. The re-alignment procedure was similar to the one former Red Wings' captain Steve Yzerman underwent in 2002 and is normally reserved for the elderly. Originally taken in the first round (26th overall) by New Jersey in the 1998 draft, the London, Ont
Oilers among Canadian winners at NHL draft Mon Jun 28 10:27:23 2010 EST
aft list: Taylor Hall (1), Tyler Pitlick (31), Martin Marincin (46), Curtis Hamilton (48), Ryan Martindale (61), Jeremie Blain (91), Tyler Bunz (121), Brandon Davidson (162), Drew Czerwonka (166), Kristians Pelss (181), Kellen Jones (202). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Phil Kessel is good, but it still must have hurt to see the Boston Bruins entourage slowly saunter to the stage to announce the second overall pick. The pick, of course, ended up being Plymouth Whalers center and Ontario Hockey League MVP
Crosby named winner of Messier Award Wed Jun 23 21:26:19 2010 EST
A-Wish Foundation. He also funds and serves as an on-ice instructor for the Penguins' Learn to Play Program that introduces the game to youngsters and, with support from Reebok, outfits them from head to toe. Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan and Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller were the other two finalists. Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames won the award last season. Chris Chelios of the Chicago Blackhawks and Mats Sundin from the Toronto Maple Leafs won in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Leafs' captain Phaneuf relishes new role Tue Jun 15 10:39:36 2010 EST
Toronto, Canada (Sports Network) - For the first time in two seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a captain and his name is Dion Phaneuf. The former Calgary Flames defenseman was bestowed the captaincy of the historic franchise at a media conference yesterday, one that doubled as a debut for new uniforms the players will be sporting when the puck drops next season. With the honor, Phaneuf became the 18th player in history to wear the "C" for the blue and white, and the first since Mats Sundin
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