If you’re a fan of video tributes, rest assured, you’ll get your money’s worth in 2023-24.
Even though next season’s schedule was officially released two weeks ago, with all the recent roster changes, there are a slew of new dates to keep in mind around your Maple Leafs calendar.
First of all, let’s take a look at some of the marquee returns:
player(s) | new team | Return date |
Ryan O’Reilly, Luke Shane | Nashville Predators | December 9th |
Noel Accari | Pittsburgh Penguins | December 16th |
Michael Bunting | Carolina Hurricanes | December 30th |
Justin Hall | Detroit Red Wings | Jan 14th |
Alex Kerfoot | Arizona Coyotes | Feb 29 |
In addition to, Spencer Carberrywho took over the Washington Capitals head coaching position, will return to Scotiabank Arena after that date March 28th. And he will Rasmus Sandin. Of course, the Blue Line was distributed to DC just days before this year’s trade deadline.
Meanwhile, as we’re all aware by now, the Leafs have made four notable additions so far this summer (no respect to Dylan Gambrell).
player(s) | Ex team | Return date |
Max Domi | Dallas stars | Oct. 26 |
Tyler Bertuzzi | Boston Bruins | November 2 |
Ryan Reeves, John Klingberg | Minnesota Wild | November 19th |
Also, another key date for John Klingberg it will be Jan 3. It will be the 30-year-old’s first game in Anaheim since he was dealt to Minnesota at the trade deadline last year.
But there is more.
December 14th Should be a fun night. This is when Mike Babcock and his Columbus Blue Jackets buddies will move into town. Incredibly, the 60-year-old’s eight-year, $50 million contract with Toronto finally expired again on June 30. He officially signed with Columbus on July 1st. I can’t wait for the video tribute.
after only two nightsDecember 16th), Kyle Dupas will return to Toronto as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Also, Brad Treeliving is visiting Calgary for the first time since being canned in Calgary Jan 18th.
Any way you cut it, the 2023-24 campaign promises to be a hot one for the Maple Leafs.
Fasten seat belts.