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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Marc Johnstone Re-Joins Maple Leafs Organization With Two-Year Marlies Contract, Goaltender Ken Appleby And Reese Johnston To One-Year Deals
The Toronto Marlies are beginning the process of filling out their roster beyond players signed to NHL contracts, and they have signed three players, including a familiar face up front.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bruins Made Smart Move Signing Ex-Maple Leafs Forward
The Boston Bruins have brought in plenty of new players this off-season as they continue their retool. Among the bunch expected to be on the Bruins' opening night roster are Tanner Jeannot, Viktor Arvidsson, Sean Kuraly, Michael Eyssimont, and Jordan Harris. However, they also signed some intriguing depth players who could end up being solid additions to their group. One Bruins depth signing who stand outs in particular is forward Alex Steeves. Advertisement Steeves spent each of the last four seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. Due to the Maple Leafs' strong forward group, Steeves had trouble cementing himself a permanent spot on their NHL roster. In 14 games over four seasons with Toronto, he posted three points, 29 hits, and a minus-1 rating. This included recording one goal and one assist in seven games with Toronto this past season. While Steeves has not had too many chances at the NHL level, his play in the American Hockey League (AHL) has certainly been promising. In 247 career AHL games, he has 105 goals, 111 assists, and 216 points. He also just had his best season with the Marlies in 2024-25, recording new AHL career highs with 36 goals and 62 points in 59 contests. With the Bruins desperately needing more secondary offensive production, there is no harm in them taking a shot on a player who has had success at the AHL level, like Steeves. The 25-year-old forward has improved in each AHL season that he has played in, and he could be a dark-horse candidate to watch for Boston's roster next season because of it. Yet, even if he plays in the AHL, he would be a big addition for the Providence Bruins. Thus, this is a low-risk move that has the potential to end up being a good one for the Bruins. It will be intriguing to see how much of an impact Steeves can make next season from here. Bruins Forward Could Be Boston's Next Big Surprise Bruins Forward Could Be Boston's Next Big Surprise The Advertisement Boston Bruins have brought in several new players since being major sellers at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Among them is forward Marat Khusnutdinov, as the Bruins acquired him from the Minnesota Wild as part of the Justin Brazeau trade. Photo Credit: © Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Maple Leafs' Farm Marlies Home Opener Revealed
The Toronto Marlies' home opener has been revealed. The American Hockey League announced on Wednesday that Toronto's first home game will be played on Oct. 11 inside Coca-Cola Coliseum against the division rival Rochester Americans. The AHL will release the entire season schedule on Thursday. Advertisement The announcement comes one day after Toronto made a second batch of AHL signings. On Tuesday, the Marlies signed Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, Ben King, and Nick Rheaume to one-year AHL contracts, while also re-signing Marko Sikic and defenceman Ryan McCleary to one-year deals. Rheaume, who just finished his third year of college, attended Maple Leafs development camp this summer. Four of the five players who signed AHL deals with Toronto on Tuesday previously participated in the organization's development camp. 'Mitchy Earned The Right To Go Wherever He Wants': Ryan Reaves Discusses Marner's Depature And Time Spent With The Marlies Last Season 'Mitchy Earned The Right To Go Wherever He Wants': Ryan Reaves Discusses Marner's Depature And Time Spent With The Marlies Last Season Before Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves calls it a career, he hopes to hit the milestone of 1,000 games. Advertisement The Marlies also had a round of signings on Monday, inking former Marlie Marc Johnstone to a two-year AHL contract. Johnstone departed the organization in 2023 after signing an entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He made his NHL debut with the club on Dec. 8, 2023. Toronto also added Ken Appleby on a one-year contract, while also re-signing Reese Johnson. Appleby primarily spent last season with the AHL's Charlotte Checkers, posting a .910 save percentage in 24 games. The veteran goaltender had six shutouts, the second-most in the AHL last season. Appleby last played an NHL game during the 2023-24 season with the New York Islanders. 'I Know I'm A Better Player Than I Was In Utah': Matias Maccelli Believes He's Ready For Top-Six Role With Maple Leafs 'I Know I'm A Better Player Than I Was In Utah': Matias Maccelli Believes He's Ready For Top-Six Role With Maple Leafs Matias Maccelli was attempting to make a putt when his friend began yelling about Advertisement a trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Johnson is coming off a season where he played three NHL games with the Minnesota Wild and the rest with the club's AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. In 49 games with Iowa, Johnson scored four goals and nine assists for 15 points. He played six games with the Marlies, scoring one assist after being acquired by the Maple Leafs at the trade deadline in exchange for future considerations. The Marlies saw several departures this summer, including Topi Niemela, Roni Hirvonen, and Zach Solow, who signed in Europe; Matt Murray, now with the Seattle Kraken; Alex Steeves, with the Boston Bruins; Nick Abruzzese, with the Tampa Bay Lightning; and Kyle Clifford, whose playing career could be over after he was a coach at Toronto's development camp. The Marlies' season concluded after two straight losses to the Cleveland Monsters in the North Division First Round of the Calder Cup playoffs. (Top photo of Logan Shaw: Christian Bonin / via Toronto Marlies)
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Toronto Marlies Sign Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, Ben King, Nick Rheaume in bold roster revamp
Images via Getty Images The Toronto Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate isn't waiting for training camp to get competitive. This week, the Marlies announced a wave of new signings and re-signings designed to deepen their roster and strengthen the development pipeline feeding directly to the NHL. It's a clear signal the organization is serious about building a team that can compete for AHL success and prepare young talent for the bright lights at Scotiabank Arena. On Tuesday, the Marlies confirmed they signed forwards Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, Ben King, and Nick Rheaume to one-year AHL deals, while also bringing back Marko Sikic and defenceman Ryan McCleary on fresh one-year contracts. Toronto Marlies add AHL prospects and signings to deepen roster and boost Toronto Maple Leafs development pipeline Nick Rheaume is a 23-year-old forward who stood out at the Toronto Maple Leafs' development camp last week in Toronto. He's coming off his first season at Northeastern University, where he posted four points in 37 games after transferring from UMass Lowell. Over three NCAA seasons, he's accumulated 21 points in 98 games. Speaking at development camp in Toronto, Maple Leafs assistant GM of player development Hayley Wickenheiser praised Rheaume's work ethic and family pedigree. 'He's just a really nice kid, wants to play professional hockey so badly, works as hard as he possibly could,' Wickenheiser said. 'That whole family with his dad Pascal and Manon, there's no surprise that he's willed himself to this point in his career.' Rheaume's hockey roots run deep: he's the son of former NHLer Pascal Rheaume and nephew of trailblazing women's hockey legend Manon Rheaume. Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, 24, brings scoring touch after putting up 40 points in 40 games at Ohio State last season. Previously drafted by Nashville in 2020, he also logged four years at Northeastern and even skated in five AHL games last year on an amateur tryout with Iowa. Ben King, 23, arrives after recording 26 points in 64 games for the Manitoba Moose. The former Anaheim Ducks draft pick has shown a nose for the net, famously leading the WHL in goals with 52—just ahead of top NHL pick Connor Bedard. Returning forwards Marko Sikic and Ryan McCleary also secured new deals. Sikic, 22, posted 18 points in 64 games with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones after finishing junior with the OHL's Sarnia Sting. McCleary, a 2021 Penguins pick, had 12 points in 69 ECHL games last season and previously developed in the WHL with Portland and Swift Current. Why Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, Ben King, Nick Rheaume signings strengthen the Toronto Marlies' AHL roster and fuel the Maple Leafs development pipeline For the Maple Leafs organization, a strong Marlies lineup isn't just about winning in the AHL—it's about cultivating the next wave of NHL-ready talent. Toronto is ensuring that when injuries hit or call-ups are needed, there's a deep pool of players ready to make an impact at the highest level. Preparing for AHL competitiveness and long-term Maple Leafs success The Marlies also recently inked forwards Marc Johnstone and Reese Johnson, along with goaltender Ken Appleby, as part of this busy roster-build. As the offseason continues, Toronto's focus on depth and development is clear. For Leafs fans watching closely, these moves offer an early glimpse at who might one day step onto NHL ice at Scotiabank Arena. Also Read: Columbus Blue Jackets make surprise move, sign Christian Jaros for NHL comeback Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Edmonton Journal
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Maple Leafs prospects take a lesson from horse play at development camp
Article content Named captain of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League on the eve of the season, Chadwick, the Leafs' sixth-round pick in 2023, gladly accepted the increased responsibility. Article content 'It's interesting being put into that role, and it was awesome for me,' Chadwick said. 'I grew a lot as a person, and had to be vocal and challenge our players and hold them accountable, as well as myself. Article content 'It allowed me to care for everyone a little bit more, to see more out of my teammates as humans, and to take that step toward understanding what everyone's going through on and off the ice.' Article content The 6-foot-4, 207-pound Chadwick will take a run at cracking the Marlies roster in the fall. He's what the Leafs like in their defencemen, as general manager Brad Treliving says, big and long. Article content Chadwick's point of contact with the Leafs last season was player development staff member Jake Muzzin. Chadwick took the chats and guidance from Muzzin, a Stanley Cup winner with the Los Angeles Kings and as rugged and as steady as anyone on an NHL blue line, to heart. Article content Article content 'That was fantastic,' Chadwick said. 'Brilliant mind and great to work with him. Article content 'One of his strengths when he played was his ability to think the game well, and I think that's probably my biggest strength as well. From that side, we sort talked and exchanged a lot of ideas and gained a better understanding of what to do in certain situations. Being a little harder, being more physical on guys and having a calmness about me on the ice and just being patient with certain things (was an area of concentration).' Article content Article content A GOOD BEGINNING Article content Luke Haymes had a solid start to his professional hockey career, recording six points (two goals and four assists) in nine games with the Marlies after joining the club on an amateur tryout. Article content The 21-year-old forward, a native of Ottawa, signed a two-year pact with the Leafs at the same time. Article content The switch to the American Hockey League came after Haymes spent three seasons at Dartmouth College. Article content Article content 'Pace, skating,' Haymes said of the biggest difference. 'Guys are more efficient (in the AHL). Pace-wise, guys are just a lot smarter than where I was in college. Playing with those guys who move the puck a lot faster, it's more efficient, tape-to-tape.' Article content The Leafs have identified the areas they would like to see Haymes evolve. Article content 'He has the opportunity to make an offensive impact,' Wickenheiser said. 'The aspects of physicality and being able to be a good defensive, reliable forward (are key).' Article content Haymes had a unique welcome-to-the-AHL moment during his first Marlies practice. Article content 'I made a backdoor play on (goalie) Matt Murray, and he didn't like that too much,' Haymes said. 'It was a tough play for him. Goalies don't the backdoor stuff, in practice especially.'
