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James Van Riemsdyk is finally a Toronto Maple Leaf.

Schenn reflections; JVR Scouting Report

While I had begun to sour somewhat on Schenn's potential last season, it was a little odd to wake up this morning and remember #2...

How the new CBA Affects the Leafs

A Quick and Dirty Look at the new CBA and How It Affects the Leafs (All that Matters) What World Juniors? The Marlies played, who...

Game Review: Game #9, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Buffalo Sabres 0

Buffalo is projecting as one of the worst teams in the modern era, but this win was convincing and much needed. If you want to...
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So begins the Randy Carlyle era

Last night, Brian Burke did what many said he never would by axing long time friend Ron Wilson, ending his coaching tenure after what...

Game in 10: Game #28, Pens 3 at Leafs 1

Toronto saw a hard fought one-goal lead disappear in the third period against Pittsburgh, as the Penguins Sidney Crosby staged a second consecutive third period...

What to expect from Ryan O’Byrne

Dave Nonis and co. made a cheap, depth addition to their blueline today by adding Ryan O'Byrne. You would almost think the ghost of...

Now That They’re Gone: Vesa Toskala

No Leafs fan wants to be reminded of that most hated of Finnish goaltenders, Vesa Toskala. He was ushered into the organization as the...
Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf

Game Review: Game #4, Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Colorado Avalanche 2 (OT)

In the clash of the Corsi outlaws, it was the Maple Leafs on the right side of a 40-24 shot count and a 3-2 final...

Game Review: Preseason Game #4, Senators 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3 (SO)

A Leafs team that was short on energy after playing back to back and a veteran group short on effort gave the fans little...
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Randy Carlyle – TOR/ANA Post Game

Randy Carlyle speaks to the media after facing his former team for the first time in Toronto's 4-2 win over Anaheim.

Game In 10: Game 12, Leafs 6 at Habs 0

On some days it does actually feel great to be a Leafs fan. Such an occasion was February 9, 2013, a Hockey Day in...

Leafs Notebook – March 11

Among certain members of the mainstream media covering the Leafs, there seems to be this idea that won't go away where Tyler Bozak will...
Carlyle Welcomed back to Winnipeg

Game in 10: Game #11, Leafs 3 at Jets 2

A tilt between two of the league's youngest teams went pretty much as expected.  Questionable special teams, fast-paced action, and a blown third period...

Game Review: Game #2, Pittsburgh Penguins 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

The Maple Leafs were completely dominated by the Penguins, and the team looked as dysfunctional as it did at the end of the 2013-2014 season. ...
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Maple Leafs’ Record vs Playoff Teams

Last night, James Mirtle raised the topic of how the Leafs fared against teams currently in a playoff position, and after a quick bit...
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Phil Kessel’s Hat Trick

Phil Kessel scores three goals, two of them assisted by James Van Riemsdyk, for his first hat trick of the season. 10/22/2013 1:20 Mins

Q&A Mailbag with Anthony Petrielli

We aren’t in the dog-days of summer yet, but in terms of Leafs content things are in a lull until the draft and free...

Game In 10: Game #38, Leafs 2 vs Devils 1

Tonight's game offered the second of the three seasonal meetings between these two teams. The Leafs were without Joffrey Lupul and they had to...

Post Game: Game #4, Leafs 1 vs. Avalanche 2

This was a pretty awful game after the first period. The Leafs stopped skating, started playing on the perimeter, and between 17:15 of the...

Leafs Notebook – November 21

Phil Kessel is tired of losing, that much is clear. In layman's terms, there are two types of hockey players: Those who love to win...

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