After the dust settles: the (risky) Versteeg trade

Of course Brian Burke would pull off a substantial trade on the eve of a midterm. Such was the case last night when I...

It’s Simply Frustration

Phil Kessel has been one of the most polarizing figures in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs during his short tenure with the...

Counterpoint: It’s Up to Kessel

The frustration was evident in Phil Kessel's tone as he answered a stream of media questions regarding his latest goal-scoring slump, now at ten...

Changes are coming. But what can one expect?

There is little doubt among observers that the Leafs will attempt to make some moves at the trade deadline a month from now, and...

What Does Loyalty Mean To You?

Loy·alty (-tÄ“) Noun pl. loyalties -·ties Defined as a quality, state, or instance of being loyal; faithfulness or faithful adherence to a person, government, cause, duty,...

Are the Leafs Showcasing Reimer?

It should come as no surprise that James Reimer received an opportunity to start in the NHL, during his re-call to fill in for...

Mikhail Grabovski: Sell High or Treasure?

Post Game Notes: Leafs light up Atlanta One of the more polarizing players on the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, Mikhail Grabovski has been on...

Kadri Sent Down, Should Leafs Consider Rolston?

So the Toronto Maple Leafs did the inevitable and sent down there 2009 1st round selection Nazem Kadri to the AHL (Toronto Marlies).  Whether...

Poor Starts: Breaking down the early breakdowns

Last night on twitter, I (LeafsHotStove) had a brief conversation with KCCanuck and mlse about this Leafs team's problem with slow starts after it...

Sticking Up For The Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been called plenty of things this season but I can honestly say there is one I have never heard...

Prospect Development?

According to TSN's Ice Chips, Ron Wilson has continued to rearrange the deck chairs on the sinking Titanic with some more line shuffling. Not...
Kris Versteeg

Could It Get Any Worse?

To say the least, it was a disappointing weekend in Leaf land. A decent effort Saturday versus the Canucks was spoiled, Kadri—s season debut...

More On Ron Wilson and True Talent Level

I recall our old colour commentator Harry Neale being asked what he thought made a great coach and he shrewdly remarked great players.  Now...

Leafs Lack Of Scoring Part of Bigger Problem?

The one area of weakness that was continually mentioned in the offseason centred around the Toronto Maple Leafs lack of scoring depth and the...

No Really Boston, Thank You

As the chant of ˜Thank you Kessel— rang through my ears while watching the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins last night...

Burke Reiterates Leafs ‘Open For Business’, Again

Nothing gets Leafs Nation into a frenzy quicker than some good old fashioned trade rumours and with the recent news breaking that Brian Burke...
Mike Brown

Random Thoughts: Ten Quick Hits

Two games in, and the Maple Leafs are 2-0 for the first time in 11 years. While some might be tempted to find meaning...

Reflections on Liambas, and lessons learned

One of the more interesting subplots to the Maple Leafs' 2010-11 preseason has been the Michael Liambas situation. Offered a tryout - amidst much...

It Begins.

For a hockey fan, hope springs eternal in the fall. Summer ends today, my team is back on the ice and I'm absolutely stoked to get my first look at Versteeg in a Leafs' uni; to scope out Jerry D'Amigo and Jussi Rynnas; to leave the failure of last year behind. I am ready to love this team again.

Leafs Young Guns Draft

, Join us in the comments as Alex Tran and I go head-to-head carving up the Leafs youth. (Note**) - for the record I will...

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