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Canada news
fromTheLeafsNation
2 hours ago

Maple Leafs prospect Victor Johansson wins gold with Sweden at 2026 World Juniors

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Victor Johansson won a 2026 World Junior gold medal with Team Sweden after Sweden defeated Czechia 4-2.
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fromEditor In Leaf
5 days ago
National Hockey League

Leafs prospects Danford and Johansson look to stay undefeated in World Juniors

Two Maple Leafs prospects, Ben Danford and Victor Johansson, play decisive undefeated World Juniors group-stage games on New Year's Eve, facing Finland and USA respectively.
fromTheLeafsNation
6 days ago
World news

4 takeaways from 4 days of the 2026 World Junior Championships

Ben Danford is fulfilling a shutdown defensive role for Team Canada while Victor Johansson has been quiet for Sweden early in the World Junior Championship.
#world-juniors
Canada news
fromEditor In Leaf
1 week ago

Leafs prospect Ben Danford steady in first World Juniors game

Ben Danford provided steady defensive play, reliable puck transitions, offensive support, and composure while protecting late leads in Canada's 7-5 win over Czechia.
fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago

Maple Leafs prospects Ben Danford, Victor Johansson set to make World Junior debuts

Meanwhile, 2024 fourth-round pick Victor Johansson will represent Team Sweden as both teams look to compete for a medal. Team Canada is looking to rebound after two disappointing showings at the tournament back-to-back in 2024 and 2025, going without a medal two years in a row for the first time since 2013/2014, meanwhile Team Sweden find themselves in a similar spot after finishing fourth last season.
Toronto
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fromTheLeafsNation
2 months ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford's game reborn in Brantford, Nansi turning up the heat in Owen Sound

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Ben Danford with the 31st pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, despite the fact that he wasn't necessarily a household name at the time. The reality was that he filled an archetype that has been near impossible for the Maple Leafs to come across over the past few decades. A homegrown, right-handed defenceman with good puck-moving skills and elite defensive instincts.
Canada news
National Hockey League
fromtheleafsnation.com
2 months ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford's new digs, Cowboy gets his first, Nansi and Holinka on fire

Ben Danford was traded from Oshawa to Brantford, immediately improving his performance and joining a top OHL team alongside prospect Sam McCue.
fromTheLeafsNation
2 months ago

Report: Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford traded to Brantford Bulldogs from Oshawa Generals

Sounds like Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford could be on the move from the Oshawa Generals to the Brantford Bulldogs. Trade not done and teams working on it. Brantford is undefeated in OHL so far and Danford could get another possible chance at a Memorial Cup. OHL News - sounds like Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford will be traded, along with Zack Sandu, from the Oshawa Generals to the Brantford Bulldogs for Aiden O'Donnell, Lucas Moore, Luca Diplacidio and several picks.
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
2 months ago

Top Maple Leafs prospect traded to contending OHL team

The Brantford Bulldogs are loading up after starting their season with a 11-0-2-1 record -- they have not lost in regulation through their first 14 games and own the OHL's best .893 point percentage. Additionally, the Bulldogs have scored the most goals in the league so far this season, with 75, while also allowing the fourth-fewest with just 47 goals allowed.
National Hockey League
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fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 months ago
National Hockey League

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win to open preseason: "Ben Danford played a good, solid hockey game... Pretty much mistake-free... It was impressive"

fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 months ago
National Hockey League

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win to open preseason: "Ben Danford played a good, solid hockey game... Pretty much mistake-free... It was impressive"

National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
3 months ago

Leafs prospect Ben Danford receives high praise from important person

Ben Danford earned strong praise from Marlies coach John Gruden for his quick, physical, team-oriented defensive play and projects as a key defensive prospect.
Toronto
fromEditor In Leaf
3 months ago

2025 Leafs prospect rankings, No. 2: Ben Danford set to take big leap in development

Ben Danford is a 6'2, right-shot stay-at-home defenseman and Oshawa Generals captain, ranked second among Maple Leafs prospects for shutdown defensive play.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
4 months ago

Leafs' representative at NHLPA Rookie Showcase is no surprise

Oshawa Generals defenseman and 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford will represent the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.
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