Game Review: Easton Cowan opens his NHL account as Maple Leafs pick up hard-earned...
First and foremost, let’s hope Chris Tanev is okay. It was a scary scene, but the initial news that he is feeling okay, passed...
Game Review: Defensive issues continue to plague Maple Leafs in 6-3 loss to Columbus
Just like everyone else tonight, it looked like the Maple Leafs' minds were on the Toronto Blue Jays instead of the task at hand.
The...
Game Review: Matthew Knies & Max Domi both double down as Maple Leafs edge...
The Maple Leafs overcame a slow start with a better (and resilient) final 40 minutes to take the two points on offer against the...
Leafs Notebook: The areas to clean up defensively, Max Domi’s woeful start, Craig Berube’s...
After beating the Buffalo Sabres, the Maple Leafs improved to 4-4-1 to start the season… matching their record through nine games last season.
They’ve posted...
Game Review: John Tavares continues hot start as Maple Leafs snap three-game losing streak
Sheldon Keefe once quipped about Jake McCabe: “He arrives at the puck in a bad mood.”
McCabe wasn’t a standout physical presence in the...
Game Review: Defensive leakiness continues as Maple Leafs lose third straight game
The Blue Jays are off to a dream start to the World Series, but the Maple Leafs are officially under .500 now, and it’s...
Anthony Stolarz finally spoke up. For the Maple Leafs, it’s the time for actions,...
It was only a matter of time until someone became frustrated enough to speak up. This has been happening for too long now.
As we're...
Leafs Notebook: The offseason plan at forward isn’t playing out on the ice to...
The Maple Leafs went 2-0-1 this week, but the storyline to end the week was all about the comments by Anthony Stolarz after the...
Game Review: Anthony Stolarz demands more from his team after Leafs’ OT loss to...
Clearly, the lead story tonight is Anthony Stolarz’s frustration after the game.
What were you seeing and feeling when Mason Marchment crashed into you?
Stolarz: I...
Game Review: Anthony Stolarz outbattles Shesterkin, Maple Leafs edge Rangers in OT
The Maple Leafs and Rangers recorded just four shot attempts each at five-on-five in the first period of this game, with special teams time...
Game Review: Maple Leafs’ stars roar to life offensively in 7-4 win over Nashville
The Maple Leafs' stars woke up offensively, and their depth scoring continued to chip in as they lit up the Nashville Predators for seven...
Leafs Notebook: The causes for concern and reasons for optimism after a 1-2-0 start
Well, 1-2-0 isn’t the start you draw up, especially when you're swept in a home-and-home with a division rival. But it’s too early to...
Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle for offense, concede late goal in frustrating regulation loss...
The Maple Leafs were hard done by in this 3-2 regulation loss to Detroit, but they also need more out of the top of...
Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch
After winning their home opener, the Maple Leafs carried the same lineup into this game on the road.
In Detroit, it was a different story....
Game Review: Maple Leafs do enough to win season opener over Montreal
A big night in Toronto sports.
This game generally lacked the level of competitive fire or physical intensity you might expect -- or at least...
Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing Craig Berube’s lineup adjustments post-Laughton injury
We’re on the eve of the Maple Leafs’ home/season opener, and as always, storylines abound in Leafland.
Earlier today, we weighed the decision-making around Eason...
How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?
The roster is set… for now.
While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau
The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday.
They also officially managed to pass all four...
Leafs Notebook: The goaltending picture, Easton Cowan’s development path, and the final roster battles
The Maple Leafs ended the first week of preseason with some great news, locking in Anthony Stolarz to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs finalize contract extension: four years, $3.75 million AAV
After rumours of contract negotiations for a few weeks, the Maple Leafs and Anthony Stolarz have finalized a four-year contract extension worth $3.75 million...














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