Mitch Marner’s Complex Maple Leafs Legacy
Mitch Marner, a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has long been a focal point of admiration and criticism. As part of the team’s “Core Four,” Marner is scrutinized…
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7 Cool Things About Carey Price
*This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he has played his last NHL game,…
5 Reasons to Be a Toronto Maple Leafs Fan
Hockey isn’t just a sport; it’s a passion that unites fans across generations. Nowhere is that more evident than among Toronto Maple Leafs fans. In Blue & White Nation, hockey…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Clark, Hakanpaa, Bogosian & Murray
The transition from John Tavares to Auston Matthews as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs highlights the deep bonds between the players on this team. While the main headline…
Former Maple Leaf Nic Petan’s Personal Story of Tragedy & Charity
*This archive was originally published during the 2020-21 season Nic Petan was called up and moved down last season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the American Hockey League’s Toronto…
Maple Leafs’ Ideal Linemates for Domi, Knies, and McMann
As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the upcoming season, one of the primary questions facing fans and team leadership is where to best place Max Domi, Matthew Knies,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Tavares, Samsonov & Schultz
In today’s edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll dive into today’s biggest headline: Auston Matthews being named captain. After this significant decision, I’ll also explore what’s next…
Ex-Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen: Where Is He Now?
Kasperi Kapanen was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He’s a hockey blueblood, the son of Sami Kapanen, who…
Can Quinn Hughes Repeat His Norris Trophy Performance in 2024-25?
I have to admit that I have favorite NHL players for different reasons. Living on Vancouver Island means that the Vancouver Canucks are the team I see the most on…
Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson Seeking Fresh Start, But Where?
Nick Robertson’s situation with the Toronto Maple Leafs has taken a complicated turn. A month ago, the young forward, a restricted free agent without arbitration rights, made it clear to…