4 Positive Maple Leafs Surprises From First 2 Games
The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a difficult test when they traveled to New Jersey for the second half of a back-to-back series, coming off a disappointing loss to the Montreal…
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7 Cool Things About Maple Leafs’ Goalie Felix “The Cat” Potvin
Felix Potvin is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL from 1991 to 2004. He was born on June 23, 1971, in Anjou, Quebec, Canada.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lorentz, Hildeby, McMann & Berube
In a highly-anticipated matchup on Thursday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs took home a 4-2 victory against the New Jersey Devils, showcasing solid performances from Steven Lorentz and rookie goalie…
How Craig Berube is Changing the Maple Leafs’ Approach to Injuries and Player Health
With just the preseason and two regular season games in the books, it seems clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are approaching injuries differently under head coach Craig Berube. Either…
Family First: Why Linus Ullmark Chose the Senators for the Long Haul
When Linus Ullmark decided to sign a long-term deal with the Ottawa Senators, many expected the usual story—a star player choosing a team based on money or championship potential. But…
3 Adjustments the Maple Leafs Must Make After Opening Loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs began their season with a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Despite a strong effort, especially in the game’s latter stages, they could not solve…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Berube, Nylander, Larsson & Stolarz
The Toronto Maple Leafs opened their 2024-25 season with a frustrating 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Despite outshooting the Canadiens and controlling large stretches of the game, Toronto couldn’t…
The Pain of Almost: Hyman on the Oilers’ Stanley Cup Near Miss
The famous quote, “’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,” comes from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “In Memoriam A.H.H.” written in 1850. The…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Berube, Pacioretty, Lorentz, Tanev & Canadiens
The Toronto Maple Leafs will kick off their 2024-25 NHL season with a visit to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. This season opener brings a fresh start for the Maple…
Canucks Face Challenge Without Joshua’s Physicality and Versatility
The Vancouver Canucks received some unfortunate news with the announcement that Dakota Joshua has been placed on the injured non-roster list. The Canucks forward went public last month with his…