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There’s a part of the hockey business that we don’t talk about nearly enough. Every time a player is traded, a family is also traded. Schools change. Friends stay behind. Routines are packed in boxes. And over the past five years, Phillip Danault’s family has built these routines in California. And who wouldn’t want to […]
You couldn’t think of a better way for the Toronto Maple Leafs to wrap up their holiday schedule than how it played out on Tuesday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Two points secured in regulation, William Nylander broke his slump with a four-point outburst (two goals, two assists), a crucial game-winner from an unlikely source […]
Merry Christmas from everyone at NHL Trade Talk. Whether you’re sneaking away from family time, wasting a few minutes before or after opening gifts, or browsing through rumors while the coffee is still hot, we appreciate you being here. The NHL doesn’t stop buzzing just because it’s the holidays, and neither do the rumors. A […]
Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have long been the two best players in the NHL, but somehow in 2025-2026 it feels like they’ve taken their games to another level. The superstar centers have played with the rest of the league to start the season, being by far the best two-point producers as they comfortably lead […]
Jeremy Bracco has always stayed with me. Not exactly because he failed, but because he never quite fit into the easy boxes we like to put potential customers into. When I first wrote about him, he felt like one of those players you quietly root for. Skilled, creative, worked hard enough, but always standing in […]
The idea of ​​the New York Rangers trading Vincent Trocheck may sound far-fetched at first, but recent analysis suggests that if the team were to ever go that route, the return could be significant – possibly even greater than what they would get for Artemi Panarin. In a recent mailbag for The Athletics, Vincent Z. […]
One of the unexpected joys of writing hockey blogs is the comments section. I sincerely mean that. Fans who take the time to read and comment are thinking about the game, and many of them are sharp. They notice details. They raise questions I hadn’t thought about yet. More than a few good posts have […]
Without fully understanding what Brendan Shanahan did on a day-to-day basis, it seems very likely that not having someone in his role has been a hindrance for the Maple Leafs this season. The Maple Leafs parted ways with Shanahan on May 23, and this isn’t about filing a case that was the wrong decision, but […]
Hello everyone. We hope you enjoy a beautiful Christmas morning and hopefully take a break from the reality of a collapsing Toronto Maple Leafs team. We are very grateful for your continued support of The Leafs Nation as we continue our goal of providing the best club coverage in the industry. We are fortunate at […]
The situation between the ECHL and the PHPA appears to be going backwards instead of forwards, with the PHPA accusing the league of making further threats. PHPA Executive Director Brian Ramsay released the following statement: “Earlier today, after sending a written request to the ECHL to resume talks last night – which went unanswered – […]
