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Dion Phaneuf

The Decline of Dion Phaneuf

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. “Personally, I think by a country mile he’s the best defenceman in the league. It’s not even close right...

The Maple Leafs Transition Game

This quote triggered the thought process behind this post. This is kind of a good analogy. You could go into a zone and take three...

DOE’S DARE AMERICANS ARE TAKING ALL THE GOOD OL’ CANADIAN BOYS’ HACKEY JABS 

Don Cherry said something nonsensical with no basis in fact, guys. Let's talk about this. 1) Leafs love those College guys. Signed Eric Knodel from...
Jonathan Bernier

Joffrey Lupul: Also confounded by Leafs’ defensive system

“We didn’t seem to be able to break the cycle, and they were using the points. We play with a lot of people down...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues

Game Review: Game #74, Blues 5 at Maple Leafs 3

At what point do we stop saying the next game is a “must win?” Tonight was a must win and the Leafs came out...

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,...

Game Review: Game #73, Devils 3 vs. Leafs 2

It may have been one of James Reimer's final starts as a Leaf, depending on how soon Jonathan Bernier returns. It sure has been...

Game Review: Game #72, Canadiens 4 at Leafs 3

This is may be the darkest night in Leafland since May 13, 2003. It was a crucial loss to the Montreal Canadiens that took...

Game Review: Game #71, Lightning 5 vs. Leafs 3

First off, more important than the outcome of the game, the good news is that Paul Ranger is expected to check out of the...

Leafs Notebook – March 19

Just when things were looking comfortable for the Leafs, they had to go and make it interesting again. Really, is there any other way this team...

Game Review: Game #70, Red Wings 3 vs. Leafs 2

It's amazing how quickly things can change at this time of the season. Combined with the loss in Washington, this four-point swing puts the...

Game Review: Game #69, Capitals 4 vs. Leafs 2

The Maple Leafs took a couple of big wins out of Anaheim and Los Angeles, only to come out flat as a bottle of...

Game Review: Game #68, Maple Leafs 3 vs. LA Kings 2

This night was to be Jonathan Bernier's chance to put one over on his old team. He has taken over the number one spot...

Leafs Notebook – March 13

Alec and I took in the Rotman Sports Industry Conference yesterday, which is of note because the Leafs VP of scouting, Reid Mitchell, was...

Game Review: Game #66, Leafs 3 at Ducks 1

The Maple Leafs rose to the level of competition with a good team effort and beat Randy Carlyle's (Holland, Lupul and Gardiner's as well)...

Game Review: Game #65, Leafs 4 vs. Flyers 3 (OT)

I’d love to say it doesn’t matter how you get the points at this time of season, but forget the constant chatter about the...

The Maple Leafs did nothing, and that’s all right

For the first time since 2006, the Maple Leafs stood pat on trade deadline day. It was the right move. On a day where pretty well...
Tyler Bozak, Morgan Rielly

Game Review: Game #64, Maple Leafs 3 vs. Rangers 2 (OT)

// The Toronto Maple Leafs, eh guys? Never a dull moment. This game was firmly in Toronto's control at 2-0 when they took to the...
David Clarkson

Leafs Notebook – March 4

It's not time to sound the alarm, but the sense of urgency is heightened across Toronto. The Leafs are still firmly in a playoff spot...

Game Review: Game #63, Blue Jackets 2 vs. Leafs 1

Good-enough first and third periods were spoiled by a lack of finish and a nightmare second 20 as the Maple Leafs dropped a 2-1...

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