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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday. They also officially managed to pass all four of their waived players — Dakota Mermis, Henry Thrun, Matt Benning, and Michael Pezzetta — through the waiver wire and will keep them under club control to start the 2025-26 […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have been made… Just keep working and practicing”

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the final cuts, Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward, and the Blue Jays’ killer start to the ALDS. Practice Lines – October 6 Lines at first Leafs practice post training camp Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – Nylander Joshua – Domi – Robertson Lorentz – Roy […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: Hard-working game by our guys. We were in control of the game, and then we took the penalties. That is a pretty talented power play over there. […] The post Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready” app...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info

Preseason comes to a close with a mostly AHL lineup for the Maple Leafs tonight in Detroit (7:00 p.m., TSN4). Game Day Quotes James Reimer on his first game day since re-joining the Leafs on a PTO: It is exciting and fun. I never imagined I’d be back. This week has been a lot of […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in practice after Laughton’s injury: “Moving Max into that third hole gives us more depth in our lines”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Detroit, Craig Berube discussed rejigging his lineup down the middle after Scott Laughton’s injury, Ben Danford’s camp, David Kampf passing through waivers, and more. Practice Lines – October 4 Lines at Leafs morning skate Robertson – Haymes – JarnkrokLettieri – Quillan – CowanBarbolini – Shaw – A.NylanderPezzetta – Pare – […] The post Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in pract...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury on Easton Cowan: “I don’t think it changes Easton’s game that much… Easton can play different roles at different times”

After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s injury, David Kampf stepping into the lineup, Matthew Knies’ potential for further growth, and his left-shot options for the right wing up front. Practice Lines – October 3 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – NylanderMaccelli – Roy – JoshuaLorentz – Kampf […] The post Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Scott Laughton out week-to-week, unavailable to start the Leafs’ regular season

Scott Laughton will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to a lower-body injury (week-to-week). Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, per @LeafsPR David Kampf in a regular sweater at practice @TSN_Sports — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 3, 2025 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Matthews – DomiMcMann – Tavares – […] The post Scott Laughton out week-to-week, unavailable to start the Leafs’ regular season appeared firs...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate game of the preseason. On the team’s performance:  The first period was good. I thought we had good energy and played a good period. We got into penalty trouble, obviously, in the second. We were short […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play” appeared...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines & TV Info

What may well be the Maple Leafs’ full opening-night lineup will host the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate preseason game tonight in Toronto (7:00 p.m., Sportsnet One). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the expectations for Max Domi on the Matthews line:  I have to see it more in the games, but they have […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #5 Projected Lines & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads

How to make sure Viola Nation shows up in your Google search

As many of you are likely aware, Google searches are … different these days. The good news is Google is offering a solution for folks who like to get their news from specific sources. If you want to help Viola Nation — while also streamlining all your Google searches — there is now a way. […]

From Viola Nation | 2 months ago | 1 read

Last Week what's up

 There will be a rundown of everyone at the end of the year so no particular reason to go over Nunez's power surge or Wood's power drop (before today) right now. Instead let's meet some newer guys since there are a lot of new faces around    Jorge Alfaro - in the "we gotta try something behind the plate" world that the Nats are in - here is Alfaro.  If the name sounds familiar we was a big-time prospect about a decade ago for the Phillies, a key piece to the Rangers trade f...

From Nationals Baseball | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Preds sign D Nick Perbix in free agency

The Nashville Predators have signed the former Tampa Bay Lightning defender for two years at an AAV of $2.75M. This brings the number of similarly-named players acquired for the blueline this week to two, after yesterday’s signing of Nicolas Hague . Perbix, who just turned 27, scored 19 points (6G/13A) in a third-pair role for the Bolts last season. The team struggled with puck control while he was paired with his usual defense partner, Emil Lilleberg. However, he played better with other...

From On the Forecheck | 5 months ago | 1 read

Free Agency Day Open Thread

Last year I made a joke about how we’d all sit around and wait for the inevitable Steven Stamkos re-signing in Tampa to be massively overshadowed by some other trade, and, uh, as you all know, that didn’t happen. This year I got nothin’. Pull up a chair and let’s see what happens.

From On the Forecheck | 5 months ago | 2 reads

Preds trade Sissons, Lauzon for D Nicolas Hague

The Nashville Predators made one move today before free agency began, trading Colton Sissons and Jeremy Lauzon to the Vegas Golden Knights for defender Nicolas Hague and a conditional 2027 draft pick. The Preds also agreed to retain salary on Sissons. Under those circumstances, it’s disappointing but not surprising to see that Hague’s on-ice impact for Vegas last season wasn’t the best. The 26-year-old is a low-scoring defender who struggled to move the puck out of the zone, though the Pr...

From On the Forecheck | 5 months ago | 2 reads

Nashville Predators Draft Day 2 Summary

The Preds made some trades and some picks today. Toward the end of the draft it seemed as if they just didn’t like a lot of the available options, swapping multiple picks for same-round picks next season. During the first round yesterday, they made three picks (and a trade): center Brady Martin at 5th , defender Cameron Reid at 21st , and forward Ryker Lee at 26th . Here are today’s additions: Jacob Rombach | Defender | Pick #35, 2nd Round 6’6″ defender Jacob Rombach spent the l...

From On the Forecheck | 6 months ago | 0 reads

2025 NHL Draft Day 2 Open Thread and Updates

Welcome back to the NHL Draft coverage! I’ll be doing a summary of the picks once they’re all in, and also updating this post live as the morning continues… and continues… and continues. The Preds should be making several picks throughout the day. Pick #35: Jacob Rombach (defender) Pick #55 : traded to the Vegas Golden Knights for Picks #58 and 122 this year Pick #58: Jack Ivankovic (goalie) Pick #122: Alex Huang (defender) Pick #131 : traded to the Edmonton Oil...

From On the Forecheck | 6 months ago | 0 reads