Leafs Notebook: Christmas Wishlist, Michael Hutchinson’s first win, Zach Hyman’s impact
Let’s start with the most important stuff right off the top – I’d like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a...
Leafs Notebook: Justin Holl’s emergence, the Rielly-Barrie pairing, Travis Dermott’s minutes & more
We haven’t had an extended notes edition of the Leafs Notebook in a while. What better time than now?
With Christmas almost here, next...
Leafs Notebook: Playoff odds, Leafs drawing inspiration from the Seahawks, lineup notes
Approaching the halfway point of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs own a rather mediocre 14-13-4 record with a minus-three goal differential. Naturally, people...
Leafs Notebook: Taking stock of the Atlantic Division, the team’s identity, tweaks under Sheldon...
Now seems like a good idea to take the temperature of the Atlantic Division. There has been so much craziness around the Toronto Maple...
Leafs Notebook: Dissecting the changes so far under Sheldon Keefe
The Toronto Maple Leafs were tumbling down the standings, desperately in need of a spark. A coach firing and two games later, they have...
Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Mike Babcock: Brendan Shanahan goes all in on Kyle Dubas
November is almost over and here’s where the Toronto Maple Leafs stand:
9-10-4 record
Zero impressive regulation wins
Third last in the Eastern Conference...
Leafs Notebook: Urgency rising after 0-4-1 stretch, Mike Babcock’s job security, new lines &...
Let’s start by rewinding the clock a few days.
After 20 games, GM Kyle Dubas held a press conference to discuss the state of...
Leafs Notebook: Is Mike Babcock really putting the clamps on the offense?
While the Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten off to a — let’s call it — less-than-inspiring start, one of the narratives that has sprouted...
Leafs Notebook: A mediocre first 15 games, penalty-killing woes, anticipating the return of Tavares...
For the first time in many seasons, October was not a fun month for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The team finished the opening month...
Leafs Notebook: Is Mike Babcock really to blame for a 6-5-2 start?
When the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they were signing Mike Babcock in May 2015, it sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world.
The team...
Leafs Notebook: Ilya Mikheyev’s impact play, a contributing fourth line, and roster-crunch decisions
Nine games into their season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are sporting a good-but-not-great record of 5-3-1.
With so many changes to the lineup and...
Leafs Notebook: Promising signs from the bottom six, early PK struggles & searching for...
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have locked in all of their stars and have no major forwards who are pending unrestricted free agents,...
Leafs Notebook: Expectations for the 2019-20 season & Analyzing a 2-1-1 start
It is great to have (Toronto Maple Leafs) hockey back!
I hope everyone is as excited as I am. Taking a quick look back, I’ve...
Leafs Notebook: Storylines Worth Following at Training Camp
When it comes to the actual hockey-playing part of the discussion, there is no question that the Toronto Maple Leafs had to get Mitch...
Leafs Notebook: A Big-Picture Look at the Mitch Marner situation and other thoughts ahead...
On July 1, 2018, we announced that the Toronto Maple Leafs were signing John Tavares. For a young and upcoming team that had multiple...
2019 Hockey Coaches Conference: Review & Key Takeaways
This past weekend, the Hockey Coaches Conference came to Toronto in what is fast becoming an annual tradition.
When it first came to Toronto...
Toronto Maple Leafs 2019 Offseason: Where have they improved and where do the question...
After a second consecutive first-round playoff loss to the Boston Bruins, you knew changes were coming. After the 2018-19 Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated,...
Toronto Maple Leafs Season Review, Part Two: Nazem Kadri, William Nylander and the latest...
Leading up to the NHL Draft, I will be reviewing all aspects of the Toronto Maple Leafs 2018-19 season. Part Two will take a...
Toronto Maple Leafs Season Review, Part One: Reflecting on 2018-19, Mike Babcock’s performance, and...
First, let’s start with a thank you.
Thank you for following along with us all season, reading, commenting, sending us your emails, posting comments...
Playoff Notebook: Special teams adjustments needed as Leafs approach another Game 7 in Boston
Over the last few games, the commentary and the gameplan have been pretty straightforward: If they can start the game well and kill penalties,...