Does Auston Matthews Deserve Backlash for Not Playing?
Every spring, it seems like Leafs Nation goes into full meltdown when the Maple Leafs are eliminated. This year is different though — they’ve gone nuclear before Toronto was even…
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Oilers, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Auston Matthews. It is believed the reports of an illness are no longer telling the whole story about…
Matthews Out For Game 6, More Than Illness Going On Here
As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for a crucial Game 6 against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, the status of star forward Auston Matthews is now clear. He…
Analyst Says Leafs Have “Passenger” Problem with Matthews in Lineup
Auston Matthews may or may not be able to play Game 6 for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. His “illness” is still very much a dark cloud hanging over…
Domi and Woll Lead the Way as Maple Leafs Avoid Elimination
While many already had the Toronto Maple Leafs dead and buried before the puck even dropped on Game 5, Sheldon Keefe’s men made Brad Marchand eat his words. When the…
Maple Leafs’ Knies Scores Overtime Goal to Avoid Elimination
The Toronto Maple Leafs have held off elimination for now, getting an overtime goal from Matthew Knies to hold off the Boston Bruins 2-1. The Maple Leafs still trail 3-2…
Maple Leafs Still Have (Limited) Reasons for Optimism Ahead of Game 5
There is plenty of noise around Leafs Nation these days. From talk about bench squabbles to the health and availability of Auston Matthews to questions related to the future of…
Maple Leafs Preparing for Game 5 Without Auston Matthews
It is game day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it only means one thing: win or go home. That’s right, they are down in the series 3-1 and there…
Maple Leafs Secrecy on Injuries Doing Far More Harm than Good
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ backs are up against the wall. After an ugly effort in a 3-1 loss in Game 4, they now find themselves trailing 3-1 in their first-round…
Maple Leafs’ Bench Bickering Isn’t One of a Kind
Every year, Toronto Maple Leafs fans think this is going to be their year. How could they not? There are so many talented players on the roster. Auston Matthews, Mitch…