#Curtis Sanford

Ilya Samsonov knew there was an opportunity in Toronto. Days after the Washington Capitals elected not to tender him a qualifying offer to retain his rights, he prioritized a chance to get playing time for a contending team over money or term. "This was the fit that he wanted," Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said of the 25-year-old. "If…

A quick mix of the things we gleaned from the week of hockey, serious and less so, and rolling four lines deep. My wife insists the toothpaste be cap-compliant by opening night. 1. Wayne Simmonds may not enjoy the precarious situation he finds himself in - what with the Toronto Maple Leafs roster guillotine raised and ready to slice downward any…

The NHL pre-season also brings with it prediction season. I always get a kick out of whipping up my hottest of takes and watching the frenzied replies trickle in on social media. Bring'em on. So let's dive into prediction season with a fantasy hockey twist. Here are my 10 boldest takes for the 2022-23 fantasy campaign. Makar amassed 117 points in…