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: 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 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: 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: 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...
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: 2020 Trade Deadline Preview
The saying goes that the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour, so let’s rewind to last year’s trade deadline -- GM Kyle...
Leafs Notebook: Is the 1-5-0 stretch just a blip or legitimate cause for concern?
If there was ever a good time for a break, now would be it for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Losers of five of their last...
Leafs Notebook: A promising start to Dean Chynoweth’s tenure, TJ Brodie finding his form,...
After a slow start to the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are finally hitting their stride, currently on a three-game winning streak and 8-2...
Game Review: Game #25, New Jersey Devils 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3
A decrepit and depleted Devils squad trotting into the Air Canada Centre with the Leafs on a roll? A classic trap game that ended...
Game Review: Game #27, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Calgary Flames 1
If you're Randy Carlyle, in terms of process, you're probably only really happy with the middle 20 minutes in this game (and of course...
Game Review: Game #28, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings 1 (SO)
The Leafs deserved to lose this game 4 or 5 to 1.
Enter James Reimer.
In somewhat of a thrown-to-the-wolves situation, low on game reps and...
Game Review: Game #29, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Detroit Red Wings 1
With the chance to flip Wednesday night’s script, the Maple Leafs showed some killer instinct by outplaying a tired Wings team.
Even a hot goalie...
Game 30 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 4 vs. Kings 3 (SO)
Through the first half of this game, the Leafs looked in great shape, especially given it was the second half of a back-to-back; they...
Game Review: Game #31, Maple Leafs 6 vs. Anaheim Ducks 2
The opponent doesn’t seem to matter; no team has an answer for the Leafs’ four-line attack at the moment.
Tonight it was the League’s hottest...
Game Review: Game #32, Carolina Hurricanes 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1
It’s not a particularly shocking revelation: The Leafs have enough talent to beat any team in this League, but they can be made to...
Game 41 Scoring Chances: Capitals 6 vs. Maple Leafs 2
In their first game post-Randy Carlyle, the Maple Leafs ended up with another big defeat, beaten 6-2 by the Capitals.
For the first two periods,...
Game Review: Game #43, Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2
This was more like the game fans were picturing following a coaching change.
Despite Franson and Phaneuf (falling over) teaming up for an early blunder leading...
Game 42 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Blue Jackets 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first victory in the post-Carlyle era, as a great opening period powered them past the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In...
Game Review: Game #43, Los Angeles Kings 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0
The Maple Leafs made one crucial misstep by being asleep to start the game, and ultimately paid for it in a hard-fought and tightly-contested...
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