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Rasmus Sandin’s return to the Marlies comes with new responsibility, long-term partner

Jeff Veillette·October 17, 2019

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Why scratching Jason Spezza is a poor decision

Jeff Veillette·October 2, 2019

Let’s be honest here – it wouldn’t be the start of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ regular season if we weren’t already arguing about the fringes of the lineup. It’s almost an annual…

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The Mitch Marner situation is rapidly approaching the point of no return

Jeff Veillette·September 11, 2019

Truthfully, this was the last thing I wanted to talk about as my first post back in pre-season writing mode. My original plan for this week was to come back with a…

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How teams are balancing Salary and AAV in 2019/20

Jeff Veillette·July 31, 2019

A lot is being made of the Ottawa Senators’ cap management right now, and for very good reason. The team’s financial struggles – both directly and indirectly through owner Eugene Melnyk’s balance…

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Breaking down the unorthodox Sparks for Clarkson trade

Jeff Veillette·July 23, 2019

In July 2013, then-Leafs General Manager Dave Nonis said of the contract he gave his big signing, David Clarkson: “I’m not worried about years six and seven”. Nonis is gone, but as…

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Nylander’s number change isn’t, and shouldn’t be, a big deal

Jeff Veillette·July 15, 2019

You might be wondering why NHL legend Eric Lindros is trending on Twitter in Canada today. No, don’t worry, nothing bad happened to him – much like Wayne Gretzky trending four days…

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