Frederik Andersen Out, Garret Sparks To Start Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (groin) will not play in Saturday's game against the New York Islanders so Garret Sparks will make his third consecutive start. The team also recalled goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo from Toronto of the AHL to serve as the backup to Sparks. The latter started last night in Columbus and backstopped […]

Frederik Andersen Expected To Start Saturday's Game

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen is expected to be the starter for Saturday's home game against the New York Islanders. Goaltender Garret Sparks was rock solid in Friday's game in Columbus, allowing just two goals on 29 shots to improve to 6-1-1 with a 2.88 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. The move to […]

Three More Points And An Exclusive Club For Mitch Marner

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitchell Marner posted an even-strength goal and a pair of assists with a plus-1 rating, two blocked shots and a hit in Friday's 4-2 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Marner became the first player in Maple Leafs history to pick up 40 or more assists in three consecutive seasons, […]

John Tavares Buries Two More Goals In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares scored a power-play goal and even-strength goal in Friday's 4-2 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He finished with a plus-1 rating and team-high five shots on net while stepping in to block a shot and he also delivered one hit. Johnny T is up to 26 goals […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 12) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Kasperi Kapanen Leads Scoring Parade For The Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen picked up two goals with a minus-1 rating, three shots on goal and two blocked shots and a hit in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. Center John Tavares chipped in with a goal, an assist, a plus-2 rating and four shots on goal, giving […]

Garret Sparks Hangs On For Overtime Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks allowed four goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings. With the win the 25-year-old from Illinois improved to 5-1-1 with a 3.00 goals-against average and .908 save percentage in his eight appearances. If something should ever happen to Frederik Andersen it appears […]

Andreas Johnsson, Morgan Rielly Among Multi-Point Performers

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Andreas Johnsson posted a goal with two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-3 win against the New York Rangers. He was not alone in the multi-point club, as center Mitchell Marner (2 G, 1 A), defenseman Morgan Rielly (1 G, 1 A) and center John Tavares (2 A) […]

Mitchell Marner Scores Two Goals, Including Game Winner

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitchell Marner scored two goals, including the game-winning tally, while adding an assist and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-3 home win against the New York Rangers. Marner is on an extended hot streak, posting six goals with 22 points and a plus-7 rating across the past 13 outings dating back […]

Nazem Kadri Has Three Assists On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri was one of two players to finish Tuesday's 7-2 thrashing of the Devils with three points. He and Connor Brown had three assists, and Tyler Ennis scored twice in the huge win. Auston Matthews and John Tavares both registered a goal and an assist, while Mitchell Marner, Morgan Rielly, […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 11) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Frederik Andersen Starts For Toronto In Tampa

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen gets a chance to tie Marc-Andre Fleury for the league lead in goalie wins (18) on Thursday as he's set to start against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andersen boasts a 17-8-0 record for the season with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage. The 29-year-old Dane has […]

William Nylander Records First Points Of Season

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander picked up two assists during a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. It was the first points of the season for the talented Swedish winger. Nylander has slowly been getting back into form since returning from his contract stalemate on December 6. Tyler Ennis, Morgan […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 10) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Frederik Andersen Matches Up With Bruins On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will be in net on Saturday night against the Boston Bruins. Andersen has won four starts in a row. The Danish netminder has a magnificent 16-7-0 record to go along with a 2.32 goals-against average and .931 save percentage. Andersen has dominated the Bruins throughout his career. He has […]

William Nylander Logs 12:29 In Season Debut

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander finally made his season debut on Thursday following a lengthy contract dispute. He started on the second line but failed to produce any stats, logging 12:29 on the ice with 3:06 coming on the power play. Nylander hasn't practiced with the team, so it will likely take a while […]

Mitchell Marner Takes His Point Streak To Six Games

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner extended his point streak to six games on Thursday, picking up an assist in a 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit. Marner is now part of the exclusive 40-point club, which includes only four players so far this season. He's notched over a quarter of his points (12) during the […]

Auston Matthews Extends Point Streak With An Assist

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews stretched his point streak to four games on Thursday, finishing a 5-4 overtime loss against Detroit with his ninth assist of the season. Matthews has been ruthless since returning to the lineup following a month on the sidelines, averaging two points per game. 14 of his 24 points for […]

Kasperi Kapanen Surpasses 20-Point Mark On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen produced a goal and an assist to surpass the 20-point mark in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss against the Red Wings. His linemate Andreas Johnsson also had a goal and an assist. Kapanen had only 10 career points before this season kicked off, so he's been very impressive with […]

Jake Gardiner Produces Two Assists On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner dished out two assists in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit. The Leafs looked lethargic for most of the night, but Gardiner ended up having a very good game, logging a team-high 23:45 and finishing with a plus-two rating. He's now got multiple points in back-to-back games, taking his […]

William Nylander Back In Action On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander will make his long-anticipated season debut on Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings. Nylander solved his contract dispute on December 1 and signed a six-year, $41.7 million agreement. The slick Swedish winger is expected to play on a line with Patrick Marleau and Auston Matthews. Nylander is […]

Garret Sparks In Net Against Red Wings

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks will be making a rare appearance on Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings. Sparks was stellar in his last appearance on November 24, making 34 saves in a 6-0 shutout win. The 25-year-old has a 4-1-0 record to go along with a 2.57 goals-against average and .924 save […]

Frederik Andersen Gets The Nod Against Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will be in net on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Andersen has won three starts in a row posting a .934 save percentage in the process. The Danish netminder has been a pillar of strength for the Maple Leafs this season. He has a 15-7-0 record to go […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 9) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Josh Leivo Traded To Canucks

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Josh Leivo was traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday afternoon for forward prospect Michael Carcone. This deal comes after William Nylander ended his contract stalemate on Saturday and the Leafs had to free up a roster spot. Leivo was never given a chance to succeed in Toronto due to […]

Two More Helpers For Mitchell Marner In Road Win

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitchell Marner picked up a pair of assists in 17:38 of ice time across 24 shifts in Saturday's 5-3 road win against the Minnesota Wild. He has been on quite the roll, posting two or more assists in four consecutive outings, totaling 10 helpers with a plus-4 rating during the four-game […]

Zach Hyman Lights Lamp Twice In Road Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Zach Hyman posted a pair of goals on four shots with a minor penalty in Saturday's 5-3 victory against the Minnesota Wild. The pivot is working on a three-game point streak, posting three goals with four points during the impressive run. Overall he has 14 points with a plus-10 rating, making […]

Frederik Andersen Earns League-High 15th Win

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen allowed three goals on 41 shots in Saturday's 5-3 win at Minnesota, picking up his league-leading 15th victory. With the win he improved to 15-7-0 with a 2.30 goals-against average and .931 save percentage, winning his third consecutive outing. The Leafs have provided 14 goals of support during his […]

Frederik Andersen Matches Up With Wild On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen will be between the pipes on Saturday night against the Minnesota Wild. Andersen is 8-2-0 over his past 10 starts. The Danish netminder has a 14-7-0 record to go along with a 2.26 goals-against average and .932 save percentage. He is arguably the Leafs' most important player. The 29-year-old […]

Frederik Andersen Facing Sharks On Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will be the starter for Wednesday's game against the San Jose Sharks. Andersen is coming off of a solid performance against the Boston Bruins on Monday where he stopped 38 of 40 shots during a 4-2 win. The Danish netminder has a 13-7-0 record to go along with a […]