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Game in 10: Game #37, Flyers 5 vs. Leafs 3

Trade deadline in the rear view, let’s hope this game doesn’t set the tone for the Leafs’ finish this season. Between a 5-3 loss...

Post-Trade Deadline Roundtable, Leafs Stand Pat (Mostly)

Trade Deadline 2013 is in the books. The Kiprusoff scare is over.  Leafs are still 5th in the East. “Sometimes the best moves are the...

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...

Leafs Notebook – April 1

After looking at potential trade targets in last week’s preamble, it only makes sense to look at the Leafs potential trading chips for the...

Game in 10: Game #36, Leafs 4 vs. Sens 0

The Leafs played the Sens in the fourth of five meetings between these two teams. This Battle of Ontario offered great value as the...
Jake Gardiner

The Carlyle Approach to Jake Gardiner and the Leafs Defence

Thanks to @mORRganRielly for the following submission: Jake Gardiner sucks. No, just kidding.  He's pretty awesome.  He is an immensely gifted, up-and-coming defenseman, but he does have...

Game in 19 (for Lupul): Game #35, Leafs 6 vs. Canes 3

That. That was the win that cemented the Leafs as playoff worthy. 1 - The Leafs started nice and bright, carrying the pace early....

Game in 10: Game #34, Leafs 3 vs. Panthers 2

Toronto overcame a slow start on the second night of a back-to-back set to close out the league-worst Florida Panthers at home.  The game...

Leafs Notebook – March 26

‘Tis the season for Leafs trade rumours. Now, I’m not about to dig up every rumour out there on the internet and go through...

Game in 10: Game #33, Bruins 3 vs. Leafs 2 (SO)

Tyler Seguin and Patrice Bergeron scored in the shootout as the Boston Bruins clawed back to take 3 – 2 decision over the Toronto...

Game In 10: Game #32, Leafs 3 vs. Bruins 2

The Leafs faced the Bruins for the third time this season. The Bs have taken the first two games along with their 8 last...
Fraser McLaren vs John Scott

Game in 10: Game #31, Sabres 5 vs. Leafs 4 (SO)

True to form, tonight's tilt in Buffalo was fast paced, exciting, and goal-heavy. Getting three points in a back-to-back situation is a respectable outcome,...
Mikhail Grabovski

It’s Time For Grabovski to Center Kessel & Lupul

After a good comeback/confidence-building game against the Tampa Bay Lighting, the Toronto Maple Leafs  have perhaps created more questions than answers. The Penalty Kill...
Kadri, Lupul

Nazem Kadri: A Quick Look at “Then” and “Now”

That Kadri kid is pretty good isn't he? Back when Brian Burke stepped up to the podium at the 2009 NHL Draft in Montreal,...

Game in 10: Game #30, Leafs 4 vs. Lightning 2

A much needed two points put an end to a five-game winless (but not pointless) skid. Given the Leafs’ three wins in their prior...

Leafs Notebook – March 18

It’s like déjà vu all over again. And no, I’m not talking about “The Slide.” Last season, the Leafs went into the year with moderately...

Game In 10: Game #29, Leafs 4 Jets 5 (SO)

This was the third and final matchup between these two Canadian teams battling for a playoff spot. The previous game still stings, with the...
Jay McClement

Midday Mashup: Five for Friday

Here’s five Leaf thoughts to get you through your Friday, with five links at the bottom. Steckel and McClement Faceoff Woes I was taking a look...

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...

Game in 10: Game #27, Jets 5 vs. Leafs 2

Former Leafs Nik Antropov and Kyle Wellwood came back to haunt their old club with five points between them, as the Winnipeg Jets trounced...

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