hobie Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Quote It wasn’t his best performance, but Garret Sparks won his 29th game, which ties Drew MacIntyre for most wins single season by a Toronto Marlies goaltender. Sparks is now 29-9-2 on the year with a 1.81 GAA and .936% save percentage. https://www.mapleleafshotstove.com/2018/04/01/toronto-marlies-set-ahl-record-with-road-win-over-manitoba/ And this guy wasn't even included in TO's top 10 nor was Borgman who was demoted to make room for Dermott or Rosen who was retained by TO to play at the beginning of the year. Even when TO was bad and had a poor prospect pool TO had lots of prospects and they were prospects because why else would TO have drafted or signed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Sorry but i laughed my ass off at this sent his ass into the boards!!! Too bad we don't see this more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Hare Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Toronto Maple Leafs star is set to become the highest earning player in the NHL! https://ruiksport.com/the-giant-signature-is-out-toronto-extends-its-star-players-contract-earns-the-most-in-the-nhl/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Top prospects for Toronto Maple Leafs Knies, Woll expected to make impact in NHL this season © Mark Blinch/Getty Images ByMike Zeisberger @Zeisberger NHL.com Staff Writer August 27, 2023 NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to NHL.com. 1. Matthew Knies, F How acquired: Selected with No. 57 pick in 2021 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Toronto (NHL): 3 GP, 0-1-1; University of Minnesota (NCAA): 40 GP, 21-21-42 In his brief body of work at the NHL level, the 20-year-old has shown the combination of size (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) and speed that could see him vie for a spot on the Maple Leafs' top two lines alongside either Auston Matthews or John Tavares. After signing with Toronto after his college season ended, he played three regular-season games. But it was during the Stanley Cup Playoffs where he exhibited a glimpse of his potential, creating havoc at times offensively while not backing down from physical play. "He's shown he's a guy who can play and be a difference maker," coach Sheldon Keefe said. As far as mentorship goes, Knies couldn't ask for better: He has spent the summer training in Arizona with Matthews and will spend the season living with Tavares and his family, something he did after joining Toronto late last season. Projected NHL arrival: This season FLA@TOR, Gm1: Knies scores his 1st career goal 2. Joseph Woll, G How acquired: Selected with No. 62 pick in 2016 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Toronto (NHL): 7 GP, 6-1-0, 2.16 GAA, .932 save percentage; Toronto (AHL), 21 GP, 16-4-1, 2.37 GAA, .941 save percentage. The Maple Leafs have been patient during the 25-year-old's development. Now it finally appears to be paying off. All signs point to Woll (6-3, 203) starting the regular season as the backup and, potentially, battling Ilya Samsonov for the starting job. Veteran Martin Jones was brought in for depth, but that should not affect Woll's opportunity heading into training camp, especially with the steps he took last season. First, he set a Toronto American Hockey League mark by winning 11 consecutive games midway through the season. After Samsonov was injured in the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Florida Panthers, Woll played the final two games of the series, going 1-1 and stopping 64 of 68 shots. "Joe Woll is a guy we're really excited about," Keefe said. "He has been tremendous." Projected NHL arrival: This season 3. Nicholas Robertson, F How acquired: Selected with No. 53 pick in 2019 NHL Draft Last season: Toronto (NHL): 15 GP, 2-3-5; Toronto (AHL): 2 GP, 1-1-2 The 21-year-old still is full of potential with an offensive arsenal highlighted by a lethal shot, but his inability to stay healthy is a concern. A variety of injuries has limited Robertson (5-9, 183) to 31 NHL games (seven points; three goals, four assists) since he was drafted four years ago. The latest setback was season-ending shoulder surgery in January that sidelined him for six months after being injured by a hit from Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy in a 5-0 win Dec. 8. Despite such adversity, the Maple Leafs are hopeful Robertson can get back up to speed quickly. "We saw what type of training camp he had this year, he came in and gave us some good minutes at the NHL level," Keefe said. "So he's been in this situation before. You can never question his work ethic and commitment." Projected NHL arrival: This season 4. Topi Niemela, D How acquired: Selected with No. 64 pick in 2020 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Karpat (Liiga): 58 GP, 8-10-18; Toronto (AHL): 6 GP, 1-1-2 The 21-year-old (5-11, 156) could use some beefing up, but he showed during his brief AHL stint at the end of last season he's a solid two-way player who is willing to take and deliver hits. The organization hopes his arrival in North America after honing his skills in Finland will take his development to the next stage, on the ice and off. Niemela said he needs to get stronger, and the Maple Leafs' development staff is poised to help him do that. Meanwhile, he'll get a prime opportunity to quarterback the AHL power play with the chance to prove his offensive skills are better than his recent numbers indicate. "The next step (will be) physical conditioning and strength, to be able to win retrievals on pucks and handle the contact and physical play that comes with the American Hockey League level," said Hayley Wickenheiser, Maple Leafs assistant GM, player development. Projected NHL arrival: 2025-26 5. Roni Hirvonen, F How acquired: Selected with No. 59 pick in 2020 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: HIFK (Liiga): 57 GP, 15-13-28 There are plenty of similarities between Hirvonen (5-9, 164) and Niemela. They were selected five spots from each other in the 2020 NHL Draft; each is a Finland-born player who honed his skills in Liiga, the country's top professional league; and each needs to get stronger to handle the physicality of the North American game, complete with the smaller ice surfaces. "He's a competitor, he's got a good head on him, and sees the ice very well," Wickenheiser said of Hirvonen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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