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On YouTubeBen Danford News / TheLeafsnation / December 16
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford pushing for spot with Canada, Koblar crushes the competition
Welcome back for another edition of the Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup here at The Leafs Nation. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing, and we’re going to stick with that theme this week, going with a bit more of a rapid-fire style roundup.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 14
Maple Leafs’ Danford & Johansson Will Bring Different Skillsets at World Juniors
With the World Junior Championship just weeks away, the Toronto Maple Leafs may not have quantity in terms of their prospects attending the event, but they will have quality.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 9
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Enter the Hildebeast, Danford vying for roster spot with Canada
Over an 82-game schedule, different stories emerge to tell the tale of a team’s season, and Dennis Hildeby is turning into quite a story for the Toronto Maple Leafs just when they need him the most.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 7
Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford reportedly invited to Team Canada’s World Juniors camp
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has reportedly been invited to Team Canada’s training camp for the 2026 World Junior Championships, per The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 1
Daily Faceoff projects Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford to make Team Canada’s World Juniors team
We’re into December, which means the World Juniors are just around the corner. Team Canada is expected to name its roster in the coming days, while holding a 10-day training camp in Niagara Falls from December 12-22.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7
Daily Faceoff names Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford on projected Canadian lineup for World Juniors
We are just under 50 days away from the Boxing Day kickoff of the 2026 World Juniors. It’s an important one for Team Canada, who have now missed a top-four finish in back-to-back tournaments for the first time since the early 80s.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s new digs, Cowboy gets his first, Nansi and Holinka on fire
Ben Danford had been a heart and soul player for the Oshawa Generals over the last few seasons, playing a responsible, hard-nosed game while serving as the club’s captain in 2024-25 into the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 30
Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford Traded to Brantford Bulldogs in Blockbuster Deal
Toronto Maple Leafs‘ prospect Ben Danford has been traded to the Brantford Bulldogs in the Ontario Hockey League. The trade itself is huge, he along with Zack Sandhu were traded from the Oshawa Generals in exchange for Aiden O’Donnell, Lucas Moore, Luca Diplacido and nine draft picks.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 30
Report: Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford traded to Brantford Bulldogs from Oshawa Generals
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford is reportedly on the move in the OHL. Reports began surfacing Wednesday night that Danford, captain of the OHL’s Oshawa Generals, was traded from the Oshawa Generals to the Brantford Bulldogs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 20
Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford doing it all, Koblar stepping up
Easton Cowan has been the talk of the town when it comes to Leafs prospects, and rightfully so, but another first-round pick, Ben Danford, seemingly made a strong impression in his first full NHL training camp this fall.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 4
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby’s Chance, Danford’s Rise & Cowan’s Crossroads
As the preseason winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing three storylines that could shape the start of their season — and perhaps their future.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 22
Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube praises young defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs started their main camp on Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Head coach Craig Berube took the opportunity to praise a 19-year-old player.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 22
Craig Berube was impressed with Ben Danford in Maple Leafs preseason opener
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was impressed with the play of defenceman Ben Danford in the preseason opener win against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday afternoon.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 21
Easton Cowan, Ben Danford headline Maple Leafs’ roster for preseason opener vs. Senators
Easton Cowan and Ben Danford will be leading the Toronto Maple Leafs into battle against the Ottawa Senators for their preseason opener Sunday. Toronto released its roster for Sunday’s game, where the vast majority of veteran players are getting the afternoon off.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 20
Early training camp thoughts on Morgan Rielly, Calle Jarnkrok, and Ben Danford: Leaflets
Two practices in and it’s time to start talking about the on ice version of the Leafs again. Sunday’s preseason game will give birth the freshest and hottest of takes but for now there are at least a few things worth commenting on from camp so far.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 15
Leafs’ Ben Danford, Tyler Hopkins, John Gruden reflect on ‘unbelievable’ environment at Prospect Showdown
Following a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens prospect team, the Toronto Maple Leafs are entering training camp with some well-earned confidence with a glimpse of professional hockey under their belts.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 12
Maple Leafs top prospect Ben Danford fighting for big camp to make preseason debut
Top Toronto Maple Leafs defensive prospect Ben Danford is back at rookie camp this year as he gears up for his final season in juniors with the Oshawa Generals.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
Ben Danford’s Unusual Start to Becoming a Maple Leafs Prospect
For most young NHL prospects, draft day is the beginning of their story. For Ben Danford, it’s already been a whirlwind. Born February 6, 2006, in Belleville, Ontario, the 6-foot-2, 192-pound right-shot defenceman has the kind of size and poise that NHL teams love.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / July 28
Maple Leafs Top Prospect Shatters Expectations at World Junior Showcase
The World Junior Summer Showcase is in full swing, and Maple Leafs top prospect Ben Danford is shattering expectations, truly proving how good of a player he can be.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 9
Leafs Top Prospect Ben Danford Suspended Following Major Line Brawl
Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford isn't shy about getting physical, however it cost him a couple of games after he got involved in a line brawl with his OHL team.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / February 20
Top Leafs prospect excites fans with game-changing shift
One Toronto Maple Leafs prospect has provided fans with some excitement.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / February 10
Oshawa Generals Share Some Unfortunate News Regarding Leafs' Top D Prospect Ben Danford
The Oshawa Generals have shared some unfortunate news regarding the health of Leafs prospect and Generals captain Ben Danford after a dirty play takes him out of action.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2, 2024
Ben Danford Update: What’s Up with the Maple Leafs’ Prospect?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a knack for identifying late bloomers in the draft. Players like Matthew Knies and Easton Cowan overcame slow starts to their draft years to become impact players, with Knies already contributing at the NHL level and Cowan emerging as one of junior hockey’s top prospects.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 12, 2024
Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford leaves practice after awkward hit
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford left practice after an awkward hit from forward Marshall Finnie. The practice was in prepreration for the upcoming Prospects Showcase against the Montreal Canadiens this weekend.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2, 2024
Maple Leafs sign 2024 first-round pick
The Maple Leafs have signed 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford to his entry-level contract.
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