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Conor Timmins

Conor Timmins – 2017 NHL Draft Profile

Soo Greyhounds defenceman Conor Timmins is one of the fastest risers in the 2017 NHL Draft class. With a September 18 birthdate, Timmins missed the...

2017 Draft Notebook: Trends, analysis and thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ strategy

When Brendan Shanahan cleaned house and began building his management team in 2015, there was a clear connection to the OHL. Kyle Dubas was the...

2017 NHL Draft: On Mark Hunter, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ needs, and Best Player...

As we approach the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs fan base has its sights set on the Liljegrens, Brannstroms, Footes and Hagues...
Eemeli Rasanen of the Kingston Frontenacs. Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images

Grading the Toronto Maple Leafs’ OHL selections in the 2017 NHL Draft

Since Mark Hunter left the OHL’s London Knights to join the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office staff in 2015, the Leafs have averaged three...

Fedor Gordeev selected 141st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 142nd overall draft selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected hulking left-shot defenceman Fedor Gordeev of the OHL's...

Fedor Gordeev: An interview with Flint Firebirds head coach Ryan Oulahen

In the fifth round of the 2017 draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected their second manatee-sized defenceman of the day in the six-foot-six Fedor...

Ian Scott selected 110th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 110th overall draft pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected goaltender Ian Scott of the WHL's Prince...

Eemeli Rasanen selected 59th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 59th overall draft pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected 6'7, 209-pound right-shot defenceman Eemeli Rasanen of...

Analyzing NHL Draft Pick Value: Can a draft really be “weak” after the first...

When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Brian Boyle at the deadline this season, I posed a question: When is buying worth it? Should...

Ryan O’Connell selected 203rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With their final pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected left-shot defenceman Ryan O'Connell of St. Andrew's College. The 6'1,...

2017 NHL Draft Rankings – Final List

With only one day left until the 2017 NHL Draft and all the final lists now released, it’s time for a look at the aggregate...

Ryan McGregor selected 172nd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 172nd overall draft selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected winger Ryan McGregor of the Sarnia Sting. The...

Timothy Liljegren selected 17th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 17th overall draft selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected right-shot defenceman Timothy Liljegren. Originally considered a surefire...

Jason Robertson – 2017 NHL Draft Profile

2017 NHL Draft Profiles: Jason Robertson Jason Robertson – 6’2, 196-pound left winger from the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) Jason Robertson Rankings Ranked #27 by Future Considerations Ranked #25...

Mark Hunter on Toronto Maple Leafs’ selection of Timothy Liljegren: “He’ll bring people out...

Maple Leafs Director of Player Personnel Mark Hunter met with the media after the selection of defenceman Timothy Liljegren in the first round of...

Nick Suzuki – 2017 NHL Draft Profile

Nick Suzuki is the leading scorer among the Ontario Hockey League first-year draft eligibles available in the 2017 NHL Draft. With 45 goals and 96...

Henri Jokiharju – 2017 NHL Draft Profile

One of four Finnish defencemen who could be selected inside the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Henri Jokiharju possesses many of the qualities associated with the "modern defenceman"...

Vladislav Kara selected 124th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 124th overall draft selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected 19-year-old Russian forward Vladislav Kara. With an April...

Nicolas Hague – 2017 NHL Draft Profile

Nicolas Hague could wind up being the first OHL defenceman taken in the 2017 NHL draft. He’ll definitely be the biggest. A 6’6, 215-pound left-shot...

Isaac Ratcliffe – 2017 NHL Draft Profile

2017 NHL Draft Profiles: Isaac Ratcliffe Isaac Ratcliffe – 6’6, 200-pound left winger from the Guelph Storm (OHL) Isaac Ratcliffe Rankings Ranked #13 by Hockeyprospect.com Ranked #22 by...

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