Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ Locker Clearing Out Day
Locker clear-out day generally means two things for hockey players: elimination from the playoffs (for those who got to compete in the postseason) and exit interviews with the bosses. For…
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Maple Leafs’ Core Four Respond to Talk of Split After Game 7 Loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost another first-round matchup and the “core four” failed to take the team as far as early-season expectations would have suggested. Immediately after losing in Game…
Maple Leafs’ Core Four Respond to Talk of Split After Game 7 Loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost another first-round matchup and the “core four” failed to take the team as far as early-season expectations would have suggested. Immediately after losing in Game…
Maple Leafs’ Core Four Reaching the End? Friedman Thinks So
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and 32 Thoughts the Podcast mentioned in the most recent episode of his podcast, “this is the end of this group (Core 4) if the Leafs…
Maple Leafs’ Playoff Leadership Under Scrutiny
The Toronto Maple Leafs ‘Core Four’ of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares have polarized fans for several seasons. How can a franchise pay four players so…
Maple Leafs’ and Oilers’ Core Comparisons Can Finally Stop
Neither series is over, but following a Game 4 disaster and infighting among the Toronto Maple Leafs’s top stars, it’s going to be next to impossible for the Leafs to…
Maple Leafs’ and Oilers’ Core Comparisons Can Finally Stop
Neither series is over, but following a Game 4 disaster and infighting among the Toronto Maple Leafs’s top stars, it’s going to be next to impossible for the Leafs to…
Former New York Islanders in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and there isn’t much for the New York Islanders to be happy about. Of course, they are still in the playoff race, but…
Beating Marchand’s Game: Maple Leafs Discipline Can Defeat Agitation
Brad Marchand has long been a polarizing figure in the NHL. He’s known as much for his ability to disrupt opponents mentally and draw penalties as he is for his…
Maple Leafs’ Strategy for Beating the Bruins in 2024 Playoffs
In a recent episode of the Jeff Marek Show, NHL analyst Shayna Goldman dissected the key factors that could help the Toronto Maple Leafs overcome their longstanding playoff struggles against…