Maple Leafs’ Best & Worst Lines to Start the Season
The season is still young, with only four games played so far. While it’s early, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown positive signs, winning three of their four games. They’ve…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pacioretty, Iron Mike, Berube & Liljegren
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at three topics. First, Max Pacioretty’s future with the team remains uncertain after being a healthy scratch by…
A Motivating Moment for the Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann
In a recent discussion on The FAN Hockey Show, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared his insights on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann. After being a healthy scratch in the…
Despite Dominant Win, Maple Leafs Still Have Work To Do
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night and secured a convincing 6-2 victory, pushing their record to 3-1-0 to start the season. The win showcased…
Are Tanev & Ekman-Larsson the Maple Leafs’ Best Free Agent Defensemen Ever?
JD Bunkis of Sportsnet recently analyzed two of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ key offseason additions on defense: Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson (OEL). In his recent discussion, Bunkis raises whether…
Auston Matthews Showing Patience Amid Early-Season Scoring Slump
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is not one to panic, even after going scoreless in the first three games of the 2024-25 NHL season. With a calm demeanour, he…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Stolarz, Woll, Liljegren & Matthews
Several storylines have emerged as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for game four on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings. In this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors,…
Remembering Maple Leafs Tough Guy Jim Dorey
In the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there have been many really tough players. Perhaps the first three that come to mind are Wendel Clark, Tie Domi, and Doug…
Tocchet Searching for Answers to Canucks’ Early-Season Struggles
The Vancouver Canucks have kicked off their season with high hopes. However, the results have been frustrating for fans and the coaching staff. While head coach Rick Tocchet has made…
Anthony Stolarz Reflects on First Maple Leafs Win on Home Ice
After securing his first career win with the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltender Anthony Stolarz sat down with Kyle Bukauskas to reflect on the special moment. Stolarz, a seasoned backup who…