Leaf News

Ranking every NHL team by prospect pipeline

This list from Corey Pronman was originally posted by ESPN behind a paywall but I guess ABC just decided to post it for free. Naturally, the Leafs top the list, and it isn't even close.

TLN's Top 20 Prospects: Kapanen is number 5

That seems pretty darn high to me, but OK.

TLN Monday Mailbag

Shawn Reis fields the questions this time.

Kerby Rychel: A Q&A with Aaron Portzline

Alec Brownscombe asks the Blue Jackets beat writer for some insight into Rychel's potential.

Enroth in line to see more cage

If Andersen plays 55-60 games, he sure could. Seems a reasonable prediction.

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly ready to take on mentor role for younger teammates

Hearing that Rielly is skating with Matthews and Brown is just... cool. From Kevin McGran at the Star.

Other Hockey News

Kessel uncertain for the start of the season

After having surgery on his hand, there's a chance he might not be ready.

Three new names trademarked by Las Vegas NHL team

They're all kind of bad. Article from sportlogos.net.

NHL's analytics revolution yet to take hold

This is Kevin McGran, so whatever, but it's interesting to hear Lou say he's a supporter of the movement.

Why won't the NHL close Coyotes' salary cap loophole?

Because it benefits both the league and the PA, for now. From Wyshynski.

KHL team unveils statue to adopted cat outside arena

Only in Russia, man. Also, why is there a seafood store in the airport? From Sean Leahy at PD.

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