Maple Leafs fined by NHL after Canucks allege tampering regarding Sedin twinsOctober 7th, 2009 NHL fines Maple Leafs for tamperingNEW YORK — The NHL fined the Toronto Maple Leafs an undisclosed amount after ruling that coach Ron Wilson was guilty of tampering when he expressed interest in Vancouver Canucks forwards Henrik and Daniel Sedin before they reached free agency. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly announced the penalty Wednesday in a news release.
Alfredsson's penalty shot goal lifts Ottawa over Toronto 2-1October 6th, 2009 Alfredsson's goal lifts Ottawa over TorontoTORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson's second-period goal on a penalty shot gave the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. The Senators captain used a nifty backhand deke move against Swedish countryman Jonas Gustavsson to help lift his team to its first victory of the young season.
Tomas Vanek scores twice as Buffalo beats the Maple Leafs 7-6September 30th, 2009 Vanke scores twice in Sabres 7-6 win over LeafsTORONTO — Tomas Vanek scored two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-6 to conclude the exhibition schedule for both teams. Clarke MacArthur, Nathan Gerbe, Jochen Hecht, Tim Kennedy and Matt Ellis also had goals for the Sabres (4-1-1).
Jonas Gustavsson looks sharp as Toronto beat Detroit 2-1September 26th, 2009 Gustavsson sharp in Leafs win over Red WingsTORONTO — Jonas Gustavsson stopped all 15 shots he faced in his first pre-season game at Air Canada Centre and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sautrday night. Minor heart surgery kept the prized free agent on the sidelines through much of the Leafs training camp.
Red Wings-Maple Leafs SumsSeptember 26th, 2009 Red Wings-Maple Leafs Sums
Detroit 1 0 0—1Toronto 0 1 1—2First Period_1, Detroit, Stuart 1 (Leino, Kronwall), 19:28. Penalties_Ryno, Det (holding), 6:31; Kronwall, Det (hooking), 10:52; Ponikarovsky, Tor (tripping), 13:55.
Maple Leafs-Red Wings SumsSeptember 25th, 2009 Maple Leafs-Red Wings Sums
Toronto 2 1 1 0—5Detroit 0 1 3 0—4
Kulemin, Mitchell score in shootout to give Maple Leafs 5-4 win over Red WingsSeptember 25th, 2009 Maple Leafs beat Red Wings in shootoutDETROIT — Nikolai Kulemin and John Mitchell scored shootout goals to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 5-4 exhibition win over the Detroit Red Wings Friday night. Dan Cleary scored for Detroit (2-3-1) in the tiebreaker.
Wozniewski's goal lifts Bruins to 3-2 win over LeafsSeptember 16th, 2009 Bruins edge Maple Leafs 3-2TORONTO — Andy Wozniewski's tiebreaking goal in the third period lifted the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in an exhibition game. Steve Begin and Brad Marchand also scored for Boston while Tyler Bozak and Viktor Stalberg tallied goals for Toronto.
Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy, former Maple Leafs captain and hockey Hall of Famer, dies at 83August 14th, 2009 Hockey great Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy dies at 83PORT COLBORNE, Ontario — Ted "Teeder" Kennedy, the captain of five Stanley Cup championship teams with the Toronto Maple Leafs during a Hall of Fame career, died Friday. He was 83. He died of congestive heart failure at a nursing home in his hometown of Port Colborne, son Mark Kennedy said.
Maple Leafs acquire C Wayne Primeau from Flames in exchange for Stralman, StuartJuly 28th, 2009 Maple Leafs acquire C Primeau from FlamesTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired center Wayne Primeau from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Anton Stralman and forward Colin Stuart. The Maple Leafs will also receive a second-round draft pick in 2011, and Calgary will get a 2012 seventh-round pick in the deal announced Monday.
Leafs sign Swedish forward Rickard Wallin to 1-year dealJuly 10th, 2009 Leafs sign Swedish forward Wallin to 1-year dealTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Swedish forward Rickard Wallin to a one-year contract. Team president and general manager Brian Burke announced the deal on Friday.
Maple Leafs land coveted Swedish goalie Gustavsson, signing 'Monster' to 1-year dealJuly 7th, 2009 'Monster' G Gustavsson signs with Maple LeafsTORONTO — The Maple Leafs have landed "The Monster."
Toronto nabbed coveted Swedish free agent goalie Jonas Gustavsson with a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 24-year-old netminder, nicknamed "The Monster," was also heavily pursued by Dallas, San Jose and Colorado.
Thrashers acquire veteran defenseman Pavel Kubina from Toronto in 4-player dealJuly 2nd, 2009 Thrashers land Kubina from Maple LeafsATLANTA — The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired defenseman Pavel Kubina from Toronto in a four-player trade. The Thrashers announced Wednesday night they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart to the Maple Leafs for Kubina and forward Tim Stapleton.
Maple Leafs sign defenseman Mike Komisarek away from rival CanadiensJuly 2nd, 2009 Maple Leafs sign D Komisarek away from CanadiensTORONTO — Mike Komisarek is about to see the other side of hockey's oldest rivalry. The free-agent defenseman signed a five-year, $22.5-million deal to join the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Tough guy Colton Orr signs leaves Rangers for four-year deal with Maple LeafsJuly 1st, 2009 Former Rangers enforcer Orr signs with Maple LeafsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing some much needed muscle into their lineup with the signing of former New York Rangers enforcer Colton Orr. The Maple Leafs and Orr agreed to terms on a four-year deal Wednesday shortly after the NHL's free-agent shopping season began at noon.