Scott Wheeler

Total 241 Posts

Leafs @ Senators Preseason Preview: Canadian Tire Centre lines, broadcast schedule, more

The Leafs will play two games against the Senators tonight as they kickoff their preseason schedule. Here's your preview for the Ottawa leg.

NHL, NHLPA announce seven-year jersey partnership with adidas

The partnership will commence with the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and begin full-time with NHL teams during the 2017-2018 season.

Wheeler's Top 25 Under 25 ranking explained

With the 2015 edition of the Maple Leafs' Top 25 Under 25 series wrapped up, I thought I'd take the time to explain my rankings and where and why they differ from the consensus.

Maple Leafs' Top 25 Under 25: #6 Kasperi Kapanen

Forever linked to Phil Kessel, Kasperi Kapanen comes in at #6 on this year's countdown off his own merit.

Maple Leafs' Top 25 Under 25: #11 Andreas Johnson

Depth in the Leafs prospect pool pushes Andreas Johnson back from #9 to #11 despite a third consecutive strong year.

Toronto Marlies: 2015-16 schedule, need to know, dates to remember

The AHL schedule has been released. Here's what you need to know about the Leafs' affiliate.

Maple Leafs' Top 25 Under 25: #23 Scott Harrington

Acquired in the Phil Kessel trade, 22-year-old Scott Harrington makes his debut in this year's Top 25 Under 25.

Maple Leafs' Top 25 Under 25: A Second Opinion on Jesper Lindgren

Jesper Lindgren was one of two players I had ranked inside my Top 25 Under 25 ranking ahead of the 2015-2016 season not to make our conglomerated final ranking. Here's why he should have.

Marner and Dermott impress in World Junior summer camp against Russia

Canada opened its U20 summer camp ahead series against Russia with a standout performance from 2015 draft pick Mitch Marner and sound game from second rounder Travis Dermott in the victory.

2015 Maple Leafs' Top 25 Under 25

PPP's annual ranking of the organization's top 25 players under 25 years old continues with the 2015 edition. Follow along as our writers weigh in, with input from experts.

The mental game inside concussions and the NHL

On concussions, mental health, and a professional sport at a crossroad.

New Leafs goalie coach Steve Briere part of organizational shift

The Leafs have hired a newly goalie coach, and his approach is changing with the game. Here's my chat with Steve Briere, Craig Buntin of Sportlogiq, and a strength and conditioning coach about the changing game of hockey and its goaltenders.

Watch Lou Lamoriello press conference live

Lamoriello introduced as 16th general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Leafs hire longtime Devils architect Lou Lamoriello as new general manager

In another wild turn of events, Lou Lamoriello has been named the 16th general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Get to know PPP: Scott Wheeler

With so many new faces here at Pension Plan Puppets, we're going to use the offseason to introduce ourselves.

Blue Jackets draft video shows Leafs offered pick No. 4 for picks No. 8, 34, 38, 58

A video released by Jackets TV shows Toronto was interested in moving back from fourth overall if Arizona didn't take Noah Hanifin.

Is Mitch Marner or William Nylander the Leafs' best prospect?

When the Leafs selected William Nylander eighth overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, he became the team's unquestioned best prospect. With the selection of Mitch Marner fourth overall in this year's draft, has that changed?

Leafs sign P.A. Parenteau to one-year contract

According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the Leafs have signed recently bought out forward P.A. Parenteau to a one-year deal. According to various reports, the deal is worth $1.5 million. Parenteau, bought out by the Canadiens, had 22 points in 56 games with Montreal in 2014-2015. The

Kasperi Kapanen becomes Leafs third best prospect

The Leafs acquired top Finnish prospect Kasperi Kapenen in the Phil Kessel trade. Here's what you need to know.

Leafs sign former Rangers defensemen Matt Hunwick to two-year contract

The Leafs have broken the seal on Free Agency, signing Rangers defensemen Matt Hunwick to a two-year contract.

Leafs prospect Jeremy Bracco intends to prove people wrong

The Toronto Maple Leafs selected standout American prospect Jeremy Bracco in the second round of the 2015 NHL Draft and he plans on proving he's got what it takes to help the team during its rebuild.

Leafs steal another, draft Korostolev with seventh round pick

The Leafs ended their 2015 draft with a bang.

Leafs select Generals defender Stephen Desrocher 155th overall in 2015 NHL Draft

With their sixth round selection, Toronto dipped back into the OHL, selecting defensemen Stephen Desrocher of the Memorial Cup Champions, the Oshawa Generals.

Leafs steal Dmytro Timashov 125th overall in 2015 NHL Draft

With their fifth round selection, Toronto took Quebec Remparts forward Dmytro Timashov.

Leafs select Swedish defensemen Jesper Lindgren 95th overall in 2015 NHL Draft

With the first pick of the fourth round, the Leafs selected Jesper Lindgren of the Swedish Hockey League's (SHL) Modo.
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