6+ mon, 1+ week ago (409+ words) Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk admits he feels bad for the Toronto Maple Leafs after another early playoff exit. The post Panthers Star Forward Admits he "Feels Bad" for Maple Leafs After Playoff Exit appeared first on Heavy Sports. The Florida Panthers eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7, which was a rout, as Florida won 6-1.The Maple Leafs had another early playoff exit, and questions have begun about what players will be gone from the team. However, Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk admits he actually feels bad for the Maple Leafs as they have a ton of pressure playing in Toronto.We played well. Sometimes you feel bad for them because they have some unbelievable players and a great team," Tkachuk said on Spittin" Chiclets. I was actually saying this last night to some of the guys, if…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (424+ words) The Toronto Maple Leafs could make some major changes this summer and one insider links them to trading for a star forward. The post Insider Links Maple Leafs to Trading for $45.5 Million Star in Blockbuster appeared first on Heavy Sports. The Toronto Maple Leafs are likely to make some major changes this offseason, and one insider links them to making a major trade.With Mitch Marner and John Tavares set to become free agents, Toronto could make some major moves to replace them. NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period believes the Maple Leafs could look to trade for Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers.Treliving will surely explore his trade options, but he will need to be creative," Pagnotta wrote. Is Chris Kreider the right target? The New York Rangers are expected throw his name out there…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (191+ words) Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi believes this team is special.Domi is in his second year with the Maple Leafs are signing a one-year deal with Toronto in the summer of 2023. After he completed the one-year deal, Domi inked a four-year $15 million deal to stay with Toronto.Throughout his career, Domi has gotten to [] A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring star defenseman Bowen Byram in a blockbuster deal with rival Bowen Byram. A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings trading Alex DeBrincat to the Buffalo Sabres in a one-for-one blockbuster swap. A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings dealing Dylan Larkin to the Vancouver Canucks for Elias Pettersson in a blockbuster. A trade pitch has the New York Rangers dealing disgruntled forward Kaapo Kakko to the St. Louis Blues in an intriguing trade. A…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (147+ words) A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring star defenseman Bowen Byram in a blockbuster deal with rival Bowen Byram. A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring star defenseman Bowen Byram in a blockbuster deal with rival Bowen Byram. Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward Mitch Marner is predicted to sign a massive $104.8 million deal in free agency. A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks to bolster its blue line. The Toronto Maple Leafs will be active buyers before the trade deadline and Steve Simmons claims they are interested in Jacob Trouba. A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring star forward Vincent Trochek in a blockbuster deal with the New York Rangers. A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Jesse Puljujarvi from the Pittsburgh Penguins in…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago (268+ words) Despite an offseason of good moves this summer, the Washington Wizards did not get good. Nor did they get anywhere near it. One fifth of the way through the 2025-26 NBA season, and they are stone cold last. Anchored to a 1-15 record that is on pace to make the wrong sort of history, and on a 14-game losing streak that is a tough watch for even the most loyal fan. Worse even than Jordan Poole's 2-15 New Orleans Pelicans, somehow. The whole point of bottoming out, though, is to find some hope for the future. And the player that is their most prized asset is making the kind of strides that offer a flicker of hope. The Washington Wizards Keep Making.Good Moves? Really? On the season to date, Sarr's scoring average is up to 18.4 points per game, and his efficiency has…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago (482+ words) A trade pitch sees the Montreal Canadiens acquiring Sean Couturier from the Philadelphia Flyers in a blockbuster deal. The post Trade Pitch Sees Canadiens Acquiring $62 Million Star Forward in Blockbuster appeared first on Heavy Sports. The Montreal Canadiens are battling for a playoff spot, but in the offseason, they could make major changes to their roster.The website PuckPedia's PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Canadiens acquiring Sean Couturier from the Philadelphia Flyers in an offseason blockbuster.Canadiens acquire: 2025 first-round pick (worse of the three) The proposed deal would be an intriguing one, but that does make sense for both teams. Montreal would acquire a veteran forward in Couturier as well as the worst of the three first-round picks that the Flyers own in 2025 for two younger NHL forwards…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago (406+ words) NHL insider Darre Dreger doesn't a star free agent forward wants to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency. The post Insider "Not Convinced" Star Free Agent Forward Wants to Sign With Maple Leafs appeared first on Heavy Sports. NHL insider Darren Dreger has poured cold water on the Toronto Maple Leafs signing star free agent forward Sam Bennett.The Maple Leafs will be a team to watch this offseason, as Mitch Marner and John Tavares are both pending free agents. Toronto has plenty of cap space to make a move, and the Maple Leafs have been linked to Bennett, who plays for the Florida Panthers.However, Dreger doesn't think Bennett wants to sign with the Maple Leafs, despite being from Toronto.I'm not convinced Sam Bennett wants to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs," Dreger said on…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (480+ words) A New York Jets free agent is heading into training camp with some serious swagger. Rashad Weaver told Jets team reporter Caroline Hendershot that he is heading into 2025 with a different mentality. "For me right now, it's gonna be to continue to attack. Bring the fight to that O-Lineman. They gotta block me, I don't gotta block them, kind of that mindset," Weaver explained. Weaver, 27, joined the Jets this offseason on a one-year $1.17 million contract. Rashad Weaver told @cghendy that his job is to carve out his own role w/ the #Jets in camp. Nothing will be given, everything will be earned. " Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) July 10, 2025 The former Pittsburgh product was a curious signing by the Jets in free agency. Five days after the new league year kicked off in March, the Jets signed Weaver. In 2024, he was dumped…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago (437+ words) The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering the 2025-26 season as a very interesting team to watch. After another disappointing postseason, the Maple Leafs will be looking for better results in 2026. In response to moving on from Marner, the Maple Leafs brought in several forwards this summer. They acquired Nicolas Roy from the Golden Knights in the Marner deal. They also acquired Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth and Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks. While none of these players are stars like Marner, they should give Toronto's forward group a boost. Yet, when looking at the Maple Leafs' roster, it is clear that they now have a surplus of bottom-six forwards. Because of this and their limited cap space, it would not be surprising if they trade at least one of their forwards. One specific player who is a clear trade…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (472+ words) A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring Jonathan Marchessault in an offseason blockbuster with the Nashville Predators. The post Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquiring $27.5 Million Star Forward in Blockbuster appeared first on Heavy Sports. The Detroit Red Wings will likely look to add more scoring to their roster this offseason, and one trade pitch helps solve that.The website PuckPedia's PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Red Wings acquiring Jonathan Marchessault from the Nashville Predators.Red Wings acquire: The proposed deal would be a blockbuster as Detroit would acquire a bonafide top-six forward while Nashville gets a prospect and a second-round pick.Detroit would acquire Marchessault, who signed a five-year, $27.5 million deal in the offseason with the Predators, but Nashville has struggled and could shake up…...