Maple Leafs Hoping Matthews Has His Usual Opening Night Performance
On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs will play their ninth season opener with Auston Matthews as a member of their team. Over that time Matthews has missed just one season…
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Breaking Down the Maple Leafs Opening Night Roster
We are only one day away from the Toronto Maple Leafs opening night, and as of Monday, Oct. 7, all 32 NHL teams needed to have their cap compliant. The…
Maple Leafs Paying Players Fair Value Has Prevented Playoff Success
Unfortunately, in today’s NHL, more often than not, players aren’t necessarily compensated fairly for their talents. Sometimes, they are signed to seemingly high-value contracts before they hit their stride and…
4 Things We Learned About the Maple Leafs in Preseason
The preseason concluded for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday after a 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings. Which means, their regular season is around the corner as they…
Matthews in Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in a thrilling 6-5 shootout win, the Toronto Maple Leafs came back to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Trailing 5-3 with under five minutes remaining in…
Maple Leafs Working to Tip the Balance of Expectations & Challenges
Yin and Yang is a concept rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy. It represents the balance of opposing but complementary forces in the universe. Yin symbolizes darkness, passivity, and challenges, while…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pacioretty, Matthews, Marner, Lotentz & Berube
As the Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their preseason, crucial decisions must be made before finalizing the roster and complying with salary cap requirements. However, with the regular season on…
Maple Leafs’ Optimism Comes From Depth, Defense & Determination
With the preseason officially over, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown promising signs that should have fans excited for what lies ahead. While preseason results aren’t always a reliable indicator…
How the NHL Can Fix Preseason Risks and Balance the Regular Season Schedule
The NHL preseason seems to have become more about survival than preparation. For many players, particularly star athletes, the goal has shifted from sharpening their skills to simply making it…
NHL’s Top 10 Centres for 2024-25
To start the 2024-25 season, THW put lists together of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it is a very…