Sportsnet.ca Mar 18, 2019
Why fighting through adversity is important lesson for Leafs
Auston Matthews, Connor Brown, Frederik Andersen and Coach Babcock discuss the mood in the locker room through the team’s struggles, and why maybe it’s a good thing to be going through some adversity at this point in the season. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Mar 17, 2019
Maple Leafs Gardiner & Brown: Will They Be Back in Blue & White?
If Scott Wheeler of The Athletic is correct, the answer to whether Jake Gardiner or Connor Brown will be with the Toronto Maple Leafs next season is a solid “no.” Jim Parsons, in his most recent The Hockey Writers’ podcast, interviewed Wheeler and what he had to say about Maple Leafs’ salary cap next season woes […] The post Maple Leafs Gardiner & Brown: Will They Be Back in Blue & White? appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Pension Plan Puppets Mar 11, 2019
GDT: Toronto Maple Leafs take on Tampa Bay Lightning
It’s Blue and White vs. White and Blue night. The league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning have come to town to play one of the teams directly behind them in wins: the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both sides have incredible offenses, injured defenses, and a Vezina-quality starting goaltender. Here is the preview for game #69: Zach Hyman is a game-time decision for the Leafs after missing morning skate due to an unknown issue. Tyler Ennis will skate on the top line if Hyman isn’t able to go, with Trevor Moore, Frederik Gauthier, and Connor Brown skating as the fourth line regardless. On defense,...
Sportsnet.ca Mar 7, 2019
Will Connor Brown become the Maple Leafs’ odd man out?
Connor Brown’s production has dipped significantly this season, and with the Leafs’ fourth line playing so well, could Brown become the odd man out? Anthony Stewart joins The Good Show to discuss this. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Mar 5, 2019
Why Connor Brown ‘is definitely on bubble’ with Maple Leafs
NHL insider Luke Fox joins the Starting Lineup to discuss Connor Brown’s future with the Maple Leafs, wondering if he’s the odd man out when Nazem Kadri comes back, and whether he’ll be with the club to open the 2019-20 season. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Pension Plan Puppets Mar 5, 2019
Nazem Kadri will be back in the lineup eventually, and someone will be out of a job
The music is going to stop and three exciting wingers will be scrambling for the last spot on the Leafs bench. Nazem Kadri is currently not playing, and has not yet practised with the Leafs on their road trip, but he looks due to come back sooner rather than later. When he does, and William Nylander converts back to a winger and pushes Connor Brown back to the fourth line, someone is coming out of the lineup. The three contenders for exciting scoring winger on the fourth line all look promising, and maybe even more than just promising. This isn’t an easy decision. But this game of...
Pension Plan Puppets Mar 3, 2019
Back to Excited Episode 53: Here’s Johnny
We discuss the Leafs two Johns and more Welcome back to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss: [0:45] Leafs / Sabres [9:43] Elite RFAs [13:50] Tavares’ reception in New York and Toronto [17:45] Why the Leafs need to make a deal with Minnesota [27:09] Muzzin’s bad week [31:00] Whether the Leafs should’ve done more at the deadline, and the Petan acquisition [42:00] Connor Brown’s future [44:50] Potentially moving on from Andreas Johnson As always, you can find us on iTunes, Soundcloud, and everywhere else. Let us know if you have any feedback, and thanks for...
Sportsnet.ca Feb 27, 2019
Maple Leafs’ Connor Brown ‘happy’ to avoid trade at deadline
Connor Brown managed to sleep through the trade deadline, staying loyal to his game-day nap ritual, but he did make certain to adjust the ringer on his smartphone just in case. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Pension Plan Puppets Feb 26, 2019
Two things the Leafs didn’t do at the deadline
Discussing a player that didn’t move, and the defence that wasn’t changed Brown Leaving Town I sincerely hope Connor Brown doesn’t search his name on Twitter. I mean, aside from the regular reasons why an NHL player should never do that, Brown has been in the unenviable situation of being the player who is included in every fantasy trade proposed by Leafs fans. It’s easy to see why. Brown is clearly inferior to Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and Kasperi Kapanen on the right side. He can play left wing, though I don’t think he can play it well; certainly, I don’t think he...
Pension Plan Puppets Feb 24, 2019
Back to Excited Episode 52: Beating the Habs
No cat shit was ingested in the making of this podcast. Welcome back to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss: [0:47] The Leafs/Habs game, including: [2:37] William Nylander’s strong showing [5:33] Connor Brown offensive ineptitude [10:45] The duality of Auston Matthews [18:00] Leafs defenders and usage [26:45] Cat shit guy [32:48] What should the Leafs do (if anything) as a result of Nylander’s excellent play as a centre [47:25] What’s up with Mitch Marner [53:00] Deadline deals around the league As always, you can find us on iTunes, Soundcloud, and anywhere...
