Garrett Bauman
Thursday Mashup: Road Warriors
                    It used to be one would say the Leafs are becoming accustomed to skating on tilted ice as the start of a joke at...                
            A Quick Note on Phil Kessel
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Three Or More 30-goal Seasons By Age 24, Post-Lockout
Player
30+ Goals
Range
Sidney Crosby
5
2005/06 - 2006/07,
2008-09 - 2009/10
Ilya Kovalchuk *
5
2002/03 - 2007/08
Alexander Ovechkin
5
2005/06 - 2009/10
Marian Gaborik *
4
2001/02...                
            Expected Points as a Predictive Tool
                    One of the more interesting dynamics in hockey is the relationship between Goals For and Goals Against, and how that relationship correlates to a...                
            Noon Mashup: Counting down the days
                    
Since starting the season on a 4-0-1 tear, the Leafs have performed at a consistently-inconsistent 25-25-6 clip. The story of pretty much any Leafs...                
            Maple Leafs’ Record vs Playoff Teams
                    Last night, James Mirtle raised the topic of how the Leafs fared against teams currently in a playoff position, and after a quick bit...                
            Memories of Mats Sundin: January 21, 1995 — The First Of Many
                    With 987 points in 981 games as a member of the Maple Leafs, Mats Sundin created his fair share of memories for Toronto fans....                
            Quick Hit: Kadri, Aulie sent to AHL as Armstrong, Liles return
                    In order to clear roster space for Colby Armstrong and John-Michael Liles, both of whom are returning from injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs have...                
            Morning Mashup: Six Seconds
                    On the heels of a shocking late-game collapse, the Maple Leafs head home to face the Penguins tonight in the second match of a...                
            Leafs Broadcast Standings
                    Have you ever wondered what the Maple Leafs record "by station broadcasting the game" is? Danny Gray (@ACatNamedFelix) of The Leafs Nation mused about...                
            Leafs Place Orr On Waivers
                    
The Maple Leafs have reportedly placed seldom-used Colton Orr on waivers, likely spelling the end of the enforcer's tenure in Toronto.
Ultimately, this move should...                
            Liles Out Indefinitely
                    Another name was added to the Maple Leafs' injured list today, as defenceman John-Michael Liles was placed on IR indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms.  The...                
            In which Ron Wilson announces his own contract extension
                    
 Of course, as you are all aware by now, Wilson had earlier taken to Twitter with a less-than-subtle hint for Santa Claus:
Looks like...                
            Game In 10: Game 34, Leafs vs. Sabres
                    
A highly-anticipated re-match with the Buffalo Sabres did not disappoint. A wide-open affair, with plenty of scoring opportunities, great goaltending and highlight-reel hits kept...                
            A Closer Look at the NHL’s Realignment Plans
                    
As you no doubt aware, the NHL Governers agreed Monday night to Commissioner Gary Bettman's plan for realignment, in an effort to reduce team...                
            Morning Mashup: Stars Aligned
                    Following a couple day's break, the Leafs are back in action tonight with a stop in Dallas. After allowing only one goal each to...                
            Game In 10: Game 22, Leafs at Lightning
                    
Mislav had to sit this one out, let's hope I can fill his shoes as well as Gustavsson filled the Leafs' net tonight. ...                
            Do the NHL’s illegal contact rules protect or endanger goaltenders?
                    
In the wake of the recent collision between Bruins' winger Milan Lucic and Sabres' goaltender Ryan Miller, in which Lucic escaped a suspension while...                
            GDT: Toronto at New Jersey (7:30 pm, TSN)
                    Fresh off a 7-3-1 month of October, the Maple Leafs begin November on a mini road trip which will take them to New Jersey...                
            Frattin sent to Marlies, Crabb recalled to Leafs
                    Maple Leafs' rookie winger Matt Frattin, who to the surprise of many earned himself a spot on the team out of training camp, has...                
            GDT: Penguins at Leafs (CBC, 7pm)
                    After a four game road swing (2-2-0), the Maple Leafs return home for a brief one-gamer versus the Pittsburgh Penguins before heading back on...                
             
            












![John Gruden after the Leafs prospects’ 4-1 win over Montreal: “[Vyacheslav Peksa] looked really comfortable in the net… We wouldn’t have won without him” John Gruden, head coach of the Toronto Marlies](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/gruden-post-game-sep-14-218x150.jpg)




























