Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Stolarz, Nylander, Matthews & Marner
In a tight game, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 2-1 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night. The Wild’s young Matt Boldy scored the game-winner just over two…
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Insider Questions Elias Pettersson’s Drive and Leadership Potential
The Vancouver Canucks’ standout, Elias Pettersson, is the subject of some tough commentary from former NHL coach and general manager Doug MacLean, who recently shared his surprising thoughts on Pettersson’s…
Can the Maple Leafs Fix Their Power Play Struggles?
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ power play has become a growing concern, and their recent 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues has put the issue into sharp focus. The team…
Maple Leafs Are Going to Need to Work on Their Forward Depth
The Toronto Maple Leafs are approaching full health, with several key players, including Calle Jarnkrok and Connor Dewar, likely to return to the lineup soon. As these players return, the…
Ekman-Larsson’s “Sneaky Nasty” Style Reshapes Maple Leafs’ Blue Line
Paul Bissonnette of Spittin’ Chiclets joined FAN Hockey Show to discuss his take on the Toronto Maple Leafs so far in the 2024-25 season, explicitly focusing on Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s transformation.…
Is Toronto Too Tough for Maple Leafs’ Young Defensemen to Thrive?
A longstanding question hangs over the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ development of young defensemen. Can they develop, grow, and thrive in a city with fans as intense and demanding as Toronto?…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Woll, Tavares & Domi
On Thursday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back with an impressive 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Arena. Looking composed between the pipes, Joseph Woll led a…
Evaluating the Maple Leafs Forwards After 10 Games
The Toronto Maple Leafs have completed their first ten games of the season, offering fans and coaches a chance to evaluate the team’s forward lines. Early-season assessments reveal strengths, areas…
Maple Leafs’ Promising Era of Defence Has Fizzled Out
Two first-round draft picks once touted as the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ future top defensive pairing have now moved on to different teams. Timothy Liljegren and Rasmus Sandin—two young Swedish defencemen…
Jets’ Perfect Start Ends, But Championship Potential Shines Through
The Winnipeg Jets entered Monday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs as the only unbeaten team in the NHL, boasting an impressive 8-0-0 start. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Jets…