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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
| Maple Leafs sign first-round pick Schenn | Tue Oct 7 12:23:26 2008 EST |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Luke Schenn to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday. Schenn was the Leafs' fifth-overall pick in the 2008 draft from the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. In seven preseason contests, the 18-year-old scored a regulation goal and added a shootout-deciding tally. "Luke's got a bright future in the NHL and we are very excited to have him signed to a contract," said general manager Cliff Fletcher. | |
| Toronto's Hollweg suspended for two games | Mon Oct 6 17:53:52 2008 EST |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension on Monday after receiving his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span. The third penalty came in last Wednesday's preseason loss at St. Louis, when Hollweg was assessed a boarding major and game misconduct. Last season with the Rangers, Hollweg received checking from behind majors and game misconducts on January 5 against Edmonton and February 3 against Mont | |
| Capitals to retire Gartner's jersey | Tue Sep 2 11:20:49 2008 EST |
| Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday that former star forward Mike Gartner's number will be retired by the club this season. The ceremony is planned for December 28, when the Caps host the Toronto Maple Leafs. "Capitals fans have fond memories of Mike Gartner flying down the right wing and scoring goals at the Capital Centre," said Caps chairman and majority owner Ted Leonsis. "This is a fitting tribute to one of the elite offensive players in the history | |
| Nieuwendyk takes job off the ice | Tue Jul 8 17:00:30 2008 EST |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Former forward Joe Nieuwendyk returned to the NHL on Tuesday, joining the front office of the Toronto Maple Leafs as the special assistant to the general manager. The 41-year-old retired in 2007 due to lingering back problems. In 20 NHL seasons, Nieuwendyk accumulated 564 goals, 562 assists for 1126 points in 1257 games with Calgary, Dallas, New Jersey, Toronto and Florida. "Joe is an extremely intelligent individual, who has experienced success throughout his ent | |
| Maple Leafs sign Stajan for two years | Mon Jul 7 13:32:36 2008 EST |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed restricted free agent forward Matt Stajan to a two-year contract Monday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 24-year-old scored a career-high 16 goals and contributed 17 assists in 82 games last season for the Maple Leafs. A native of neighboring Mississauga, Stajan was originally selected in the second round of the 2002 draft by the Leafs. He has posted 56 goals and 127 points in 314 career contests. | |
| Canucks sign Wellwood | Thu Jul 3 02:26:57 2008 EST |
| Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks signed center Kyle Wellwood, general manager Mike Gillis announced Wednesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wellwood was claimed off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 25. The 25-year-old Windsor, Ontario native recorded eight goals and 13 assists in 59 games last season with the Maple Leafs. Selected by Toronto in the fifth round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Wellwood has 31 goals and 77 assists in 189 car | |
| Finger joins Maple Leafs | Tue Jul 1 18:47:05 2008 EST |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Jeff Finger to a four-year contract, the club announced Tuesday. Finger, 28, just finished his first full NHL season, tallying eight goals and 11 assists in 72 games for Colorado. He appeared in 22 games with the Avalanche the season before, recording five points. Additionally, Finger led all Colorado defensemen in goals and was first on the club with 121 hits. "Jeff is a player that will bring a much needed physical eleme | |
| Maple Leafs part ways with Tucker | Wed Jun 25 18:18:45 2008 EST |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs bought out the remainder of forward Darcy Tucker's contract on Wednesday. Known throughout the league as a thorn in the opposing team's side, Tucker had three years left on his current deal. According to a Toronto newspaper, he will receive two-thirds of the remaining amount -- $6 million (U.S.) -- which will count against the Leafs' salary cap over the next six years. He had signed a four-year extension with the team in February, 2007. Las | |
| Canucks claim F Wellwood | Wed Jun 25 13:55:39 2008 EST |
| Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks claimed forward Kyle Wellwood off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. Toronto had waived the forward, along with goaltender Andrew Raycroft, on Tuesday. Wellwood completed his third full pro season with Toronto in 2007-08 and posted eight goals and 21 points in 59 games, but was saddled with a sports hernia and a minus-12 rating. Over four seasons in the NHL, all with Toronto, he has 31 goals and 77 assists in 189 games. | |
| Blues trade veteran Mayers to Toronto for third-round pick | Fri Jun 20 00:47:07 2008 EST |
| St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis traded longtime Blues forward Jamal Mayers to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a third-round pick in Friday's draft, the club announced late Thursday night. Mayers, who is a Toronto native, spent his entire 10-year career in St. Louis, compiling 71 goals, 158 points and 756 penalty minutes in 595 games. The Blues will receive the 70th overall selection in the draft. "I want to thank Jamal for everything he has done for the Blues and the city of St. Louis," | |
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