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Leafs Notebook – January 13

Even the most optimistic Leafs fans weren't expecting David Clarkson to be great throughout the entirety of his seven year deal, but this is...

Leafs Notebook – November 11

No appetizer today. Straight into the main course: - Last season, one of the biggest strengths of the Leafs penalty kill was its health and...

Game #32 Review: Philadelphia Flyers 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost after leading through two periods for the first time this season in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. 10 thoughts: 1.  Patrick Marleau...

Mark Fraser traded for Cam Abney, Teemu Hartikainen

The Maple Leafs have cleared some cap space with a number of players set to return from IR shortly (Smith, Clarkson, Bolland). Oilers acquire Mark...
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On Kasperi Kapanen’s emergence and the Bruins vs. Lightning Round 1 question

Mike Babcock nailed it when he said Kasperi Kapanen makes a difference when he’s on the ice.  Be it as a penalty killer or a quick...

Leafs Notebook – March 24

When Tim Leiweke officially took over as President of MLSE on April 2013, the Maple Leafs finally made the playoffs after a long drought,...
Phil Kessel

Game in 10: Game #13, Maple Leafs 4 at Oilers 0

The Maple Leafs started their western road trip on the right note, putting away the Oilers 4-0. It was an impeccable road game, and...

Game in 10: Game #5, Leafs 4 at Predators 0

The Leafs won't take home the Corsi Cup again tonight, but they will return to Toronto a 4-1-0 team thanks to Jonathan Bernier's first...

Leafs Notebook – November 18

You have to give Dave Nonis credit: The Leafs needed a center, so he went out and got one. It was only a few weeks...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Game #41 Review: Tampa Bay Lightning 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0

In their first game of 2018, the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the halfway point of their season with a 2-0 loss to the league-leading...

Game Review: Game #77, Maple Leafs 3 vs. Flames 2

The Calgary Flames were just what the doctor ordered for the Leafs, at least as far as ending the losing skid goes. The 10-game...

The Leafs & Top 3 Centers Per Team by Cap Hit

There has been plenty of debate already regarding Dave Bolland and whether or not he should be re-signed, a subject that will only continue...
Steve Spott

An interview with Maple Leafs assistant coach Steve Spott

MLHS' Alec Brownscombe chatted with newly-appointed Maple Leafs assistant coach Steve Spott this afternoon. There was lots to cover ahead of the new season. Alec...
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Leafs Playoff Notebook: Special Teams Swing Game 1

Game 1 will be remembered for the Nazem Kadri hit, and the score will show that it was a blowout, but the real story...

Team Draft Rankings by Total GP (2005-2009)

The obvious follow up to the total points draft chart from yesterday is a look at the total games played and games played per...
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Game #73 Review: Tampa Bay Lighting 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3

The Toronto Maple Leafs built a 3-0 lead with a superb opening two periods before conceding four goals in a 13-minute span in the...

Game Review: Game #58, Panthers 4 vs. Leafs 1

One might look at a 1-0 scoreline after 40 minutes in this game and think it’s not as bad as being down four or...
Auston Matthews scores in first game back versus Nashville

Game #74 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Nashville Predators 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs played a near perfect road game in Nashville, handing the President's Trophy frontrunners their first regulation loss in nearly five...

Leafs Notebook – February 11

With the hockey world’s attention firmly fixed on the Olympics, it’s easy to forget that the NHL is quickly approaching a significant date: Trade...

Game in Gifs – Game #33, Blues 6 vs. Leafs 3

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