Pension Plan Puppets Apr 8, 2021
Is Alex Galchenyuk good enough to be the upgrade John Tavares needs?
Photo by Derek Leung/ Has the top-six hole already been filled, or is it still the best place to improve? As the trade deadline approaches, teams that want to acquire players are waiting until prices drop. While Kyle Dubas now has to wonder about his goaltending situation, he still says he’s looking at forwards. Word is getting out that the Leafs may consider Alex Galchenyuk their top-six forward acquisition after all, which could be negotiating tactics. Since arriving on the Leafs and moving to the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander, Galchenyuk has...
Pension Plan Puppets Apr 5, 2021
Monday’s FTB: The age of Alex Galchenyuk is here
Photo by Derek Leung/ Put effort into your players and hopefully they’ll return the favour Many years ago, one Joe Bowen told Leafs fans not to tell him about heart and dedication and resilience. That it was unbelievable. Good ol’ Joe was talking about Mats Sundin tying a game against the Carolina Hurricanes with 28.8 seconds left. But who would’ve thought that he would actually be talking about Alex Galchenyuk. Let’s do a quick crash course. The Toronto Maple Leafs sent two AHLers to the Hurricanes (ha, irony) for the 2012 third overall pick after clearing...
Toronto Star Apr 4, 2021
Maple Leafs keep it rolling with road win over Flames — who needs power-play goals
Michael Hutchinson stands tall in net, while Alex Galchenyuk scores his first as a Leaf in Calgary. The teams will do it all again Monday night.
Pension Plan Puppets Apr 4, 2021
Alex Galchenyuk scores first goal as Leafs beat Flames
Apr 4, 2021; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Alex Galchenyuk (12) celebrates his goal against Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. | Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports The Tavares line made the difference. Alex Galchenyuk scored his first NHL goal with the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Morgan Rielly, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews all scored in the win, with Michael Hutchinson stopping 31 of 33 for his fourth win of the season (4-2-1). William Nylander created goals that got the Leafs tied and...
Editor In Leaf Apr 4, 2021
Toronto Maple Leafs: Alex Galchenyuk Has Earned a Permanent Job
The Toronto Maple Leafs have just over one week to make trades to gear up for the Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs are competing for the President’s Trophy, and are a near lock to win their division. Their General Manager has been quoted as saying that he will move the team’s top prospects if the […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Alex Galchenyuk Has Earned a Permanent Job - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Editor In Leaf Apr 3, 2021
Galchenyuk Looking to Prove the Toronto Maple Leafs Right
When the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Alex Galchenyuk abruptly from the Carolina Hurricanes in February, it wasn’t seen as a very significant move. The former 3rd overall pick had recently cleared waivers, and was even given up on by a bottom-feeding Senators squad. Yep, it was just like that darn Josh Holden trade all over […] Galchenyuk Looking to Prove the Toronto Maple Leafs Right - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Toronto Sun Apr 2, 2021
Galchenyuk's impact continues, Keefe likes 'positive feelings' the Leafs have been building
Past failures have pushed Alex Galchenyuk to take hold of his opportunity with the Maple Leafs and keep it in his grip. To an extent. “Yes and no, to be honest,” Galchenyuk said on Friday. “It’s not like it’s the foundation, that I’ve been with a few teams and that’s why I’m super-motivated. I trained well all summer and prepared...
Last Word on Hockey Mar 31, 2021
Alex Galchenyuk Is Finding His Game With the Toronto Maple Leafs
Drafted third overall in 2012 by the Montreal Canadiens, Alex Galchenyuk has seen quite the odd hockey career. After an up-and-down career with the Habs, he was traded to the Arizona Coyotes for Max Domi prior to the 2018-19 season. Since that fateful trade, Galchenyuk is now suiting up for his fifth NHL team in […] The post Alex Galchenyuk Is Finding His Game With the Toronto Maple Leafs appeared first on Last Word On Hockey.
Pension Plan Puppets Mar 28, 2021
Back to Excited Episode 136: Making the grade
Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports We grade every Leafs player and the coaching staff Welcome back to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we grade every Leafs player for you. Timestamps are: Auston Matthews - 2:41 Mitch Marner - 8:36 Wayne Simmonds - 14:20 John Tavares - 23:40 William Nylander - 31:04 Alex Galchenyuk - 33:51 Alex Kerfoot - 42:20 Joe Thornton - 53:58 Jason Spezza - 58:43 Pierre Engvall - 1:00:56 Ilya Mikheyev - 1:10:14 Zach Hyman - 1:16:40 Morgan Rielly - 1:22:34 TJ Brodie - 1:26:45 Jake Muzzin - 1:29:49 Justin Holl - 1:32:41 Travis Dermott -...
Sportsnet.ca Mar 28, 2021
Could Alex Galchenyuk be ‘found money’ for Maple Leafs?
Watch as Sportsnet’s Shawn McKenzie is joined by Chris Johnston following the Maple Leafs practice Sunday, they discuss the injury status of goalie’s Frederik Andersen and Jack Campbell, the recent play of forward Alex Galchenyuk and more. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Toronto Star Mar 22, 2021
Watch: Maple Leafs’ William Nylander jokes about how Zach Hyman snubbed his high-five
Maple Leafs forward William Nylander gets a laugh after getting snubbed for a high-five by Zach Hyman after his goal vs. Calgary. The forward also discusses what he’s seen from Alex Galchenyuk.
Pension Plan Puppets Mar 22, 2021
Marlies Monday: Jeremy McKenna scores first two AHL goals as Toronto gets swept by Belleville
MARCH 5, 2021 - TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA - The Toronto Marlies, AHL affiliate of the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs, take on the Stockton Heat (NHL Calgary Flames) at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo credit: Christian Bonin/TSGphoto.com) The young winger shone despite team’s tough weekend in Ottawa. Without Alex Galchenyuk, Nick Robertson, Timothy Liljegren, or Martin Marincin, the Toronto Marlies didn’t have much firepower against the Belleville Senators, losing both games of their weekend bout to a combined score of 3-8. Jeremy McKenna scored his first...
Editor In Leaf Mar 21, 2021
Toronto Maple Leafs: How Was Alex Galchenyuk In His First 2 Games?
The Toronto Maple Leafs officially ended their 1-6 slide with a 2-0 shut-out of the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Amazing how a team can win when they dress a goalie capable of stopping shots 65 feet from the net! Starter Jack Campbell posted his second straight shut-out and made a bid to become the […] Toronto Maple Leafs: How Was Alex Galchenyuk In His First 2 Games? - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Toronto Star Mar 19, 2021
Alex Galchenyuk to make Leafs debut against Flames
Galchenyuk, a former 30-goal scorer, will play Friday on a line with John Tavares and William Nylander, while the Leafs will also have Wayne Simmonds and backup goalie Jack Campbell back from injury against Calgary.
Toronto Star Mar 17, 2021
Alex Galchenyuk joins Maple Leafs’ taxi squad, inches closer to game-day roster
Former 30-goal scorer skates with Tavares, Nylander, could play this weekend.
