Ex-Maple Leafs’ Defenseman Jake Gardiner: Where Is He Now? – The Hockey Writers – Maple Leafs History

Jake Gardiner was one of the most polarizing defensemen in recent Toronto Maple Leafs’ history. On one hand, many Maple Leafs’ fans saw his great talent and appreciated his offensive acumen. On the other hand, Gardiner made a number of obvious mistakes that drove Maple Leafs’ fans crazy.  Related: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Jake…

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Philadelphia Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: 2025–26 Preseason Edition – The Hockey Writers – Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have done some excellent work recently in bolstering their prospect pool. Below, I compiled a preseason power ranking of the top 10 players in the system (must have Calder Trophy eligibility). These are solely my opinions—you’re welcome to disagree! 1. Porter Martone, RW, Michigan State University (NCAA) This one probably won’t change…

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Sharks GM Mike Grier Needs to Balance Professional & Personal With Future Moves – The Hockey Writers – Sharks Management

Professional sports are a business. We’re reminded of this every time a team makes a difficult transaction. While that means it’s sometimes necessary to make tough moves, they still carry an emotional component that matters for business, and San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier is learning that lesson right now. His tenure leading the…

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