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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Are the Maple Leafs finally developing a homegrown defenseman?

Ben Danford's strong, mistake-free preseason performance positions him as a promising homegrown defensive prospect for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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"

Toronto

Maple Leafs should consider trading all prospects, expert says

4 months ago

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Maple Leafs prospect may be traded in OHL

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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"

Toronto

Maple Leafs should consider trading all prospects, expert says

4 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs prospect may be traded in OHL

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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

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.

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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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