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Deadline passes with core largely in tact

It could fairly be depicted as a seller’s market this past deadline season, but only in the context of cap uncertainty going forward, with...

Game 63 Scoring Chances: Capitals 4 vs. Maple Leafs 0

Toronto had a tough turn around, with the second game of a back-to-back coming against Washington. They had a terrible start, giving up a...

Game 62 Scoring Chances: Canadiens 4 vs. Maple Leafs 0

Montreal had a strong start, getting six of the first nine chances, and a pair of goals in the first thirteen minutes (the second...

Game 61 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 3 vs. Flyers 2

The Clarkson-free Leafs had a strong first twenty-five minutes, out-chancing the Flyers and opening up a 2-0 lead on a pair of goals from...

Leafs Notebook – February 23rd

The NHL is officially a week away from the NHL trade deadline. Leafs fans in seller mode rejoice. I’ve written before about selling high and...

Game 60 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 4 vs. Jets 3 (OT)

The first period didn't have a lot of even strength action, as the two teams combined to generate just three ES chances. Most of the...

Game 59 Scoring Chances: Hurricanes 2 vs. Maple Leafs 1

The opening period was an offensive, back-and-forth one, as Toronto and Carolina traded chances. The Leafs had the better of it, out-chancing the 'Canes 10-6...
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The Leafs shouldn’t retain a dollar of Phil Kessel’s contract

I’ve been listening to more hockey talk radio than I usually do in the past week or so – as a Leafs fan, trade rumours...

Game 58 Scoring Chances: Panthers 3 vs. Maple Leafs 2

Toronto got an early power-play goal to take the lead against the Panthers, but Florida dominated the second half of the period, and got...

Leafs Notebook – February 17

The Maple Leafs completed their first trade of the season with something expected: Moving out a couple of pending UFAs they were in tough to...
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Anthony Petrielli & Steve Dangle on Global News Talking Leafs Rebuild

Anthony Petrielli and Steve "Dangle" Glynn were on Global TV talking Leafs rebuild.

Shanahan’s rebuild starts with a tough but fair call on Cody Franson

Did the Maple Leafs miss out on a chance to include Cody Franson in their core going forward? Yesterday's trade with Nashville has some asking the question. The Leafs had two...

Game 57 Scoring Chances: Canadiens 2 vs. Maple Leafs 1 (SO)

There wasn't much separating Montreal and Toronto in this game, with both teams having strong stretches. The two teams exchanged goals midway through the...

Game 56 Scoring Chances: Islanders 3 vs. Maple Leafs 2

The Maple Leafs had another horrible start, similar to their game against the Rangers, as they finished the first period behind 2-0 and down...

Game 55 Scoring Chances: Rangers 5 vs. Maple Leafs 4

Toronto had a horrible opening period, out-chanced 12-2 at even strength, but after a late power-play goal they managed to get out of it...
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Leafs Notebook – February 10

Rumour season is in fine form as the Toronto Maple Leafs, yet again, limp to the finish line. There are a lot of big names...

Game 54 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Oilers 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally managed a win, as the Edmonton Oilers showed that the Leafs still have a lot to learn about being...

Game 53 Scoring Chances: Devils 4 vs. Maple Leafs 1

Toronto's struggles continued in New Jersey, as they stretched their losing streak to a new franchise record. The Leafs had a poor first period, falling...

Game 52 Scoring Chances: Predators 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3

The Leafs had a solid opening period at even strength, but were undone by special teams, as Nashville scored shorthanded and on the power-play...

Leafs Notebook – February 3

Since the hiring of Peter Horachek, the Maple Leafs have reduced their shots against, but have been ice cold offensively. Horachek has begun implementing a...

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