It’s hard, when you think about Chris Tanev’s difficult rehab and his determination to get ready for the upcoming season, not to remember former Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin.
In his December Sportsnet column, Nick Kypreos shared what he’d heard about Chris Tanev’s injury and drew a comparison that immediately caught my attention: Jake Muzzin.
It’s that time of year again for the Toronto Maple Leafs — not quite offseason mode, but definitely reflection. The games are winding down, the noise is picking up, and you can almost feel the organization trying to figure out what it actually is right now.
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Vincent Borgesi is looking forward to being mentored by Jake Muzzin and Henry Thrun as he begins his professional career with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Though it’s been a few years, the former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs remembers some of the key and humourous moments of his tenure with the franchise.
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Former Maple Leafs Patrick Marleau and Jake Muzzin have found themselves in a similar position to John Tavares, locked in a legal battle with millions on the line.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a series of position changes among the front office on Monday, including former Leafs’ defenceman Jake Muzzin moving permanently into a player development role.
Jake Muzzin’s journey to becoming a beloved defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs is a story of grit, resilience, and undeniable leadership. Born in Woodstock, Ontario, Muzzin’s path to the NHL wasn’t smooth.
Ben Danford wants to be the next Chris Tanev. Luckily for the 18-year-old, he’ll get a chance to work in training camp with a player he’s emulated for a few years now.
Jake Muzzin has transitioned into a scouting role with the Toronto Maple Leafs and his mentorship is already paying dividends within the organization. Muzzin moved into his new position in October after it was confirmed that he’d miss the duration of the 2023-24 season as a spinal injury.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
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