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Maple Leafs Sign Brett Lebda
According to the Toronto Maple Leafs official Twitter feed, the club announced today the signing of free agent defenseman Brett Lebda to a two-year...
102 Hours Worth Of Free Agency Thoughts
Okay, so my math may be a little off. It's Canada Day weekend, there shouldn't be any arithmetic. Unless, of course, you are an...
McKegg ready to make most of chance with Leafs
For Greg McKegg, nothing has necessarily come easy in his hockey career. A slow start to his rookie campaign in Erie, followed by a...
A Year on: Draft Class of ’09
Some draft day recollections from 12 months ago.
Watters’ Sensationalism Proves Some Want Kessel To Fail
It's been a hot topic, and a touchy one at that for the better part of almost a year, since the day the trade...
The Latest On Kaberle: The More Things Change…
It's around 2PM eastern time, meaning National Hockey League GM's are likely getting ready to juggle their BlackBerry's while getting set to sit down...
The Latest on the Kaberle Sweepstakes
Welcome to Maple Leafs Hot Stove's official coverage of the 2010 NHL Entry draft. Everyone here at the site will be working hard, monitoring...
Leafs Fans Robbed Of Memorable ’93 Reunion
Now, I for one dislike the "coulda, woulda, shoulda" debate when it comes to the National Hockey League Hockey Hall Of Fame. After all,...
Maple Leafs Order Of Selection for 2010 Entry Draft
The NHL announced this morning the full order of selections for the 201o NHL Entry Draft. While it is widely known that the Toronto...
Flyin’ Ryan Too Costly For Toronto?
In 2005, the NHL was returning to work after a year long lockout, a bitter battle between players and owners over cost certainty. The...
My New Favourite Player And Why The NHL Never Stops Amazing Me
It was something that was unbelievable, but at the same time, somewhat not surprising, given the type of people they are.
As many of you...
A Closer Look At The Marlies “Big Four”
Yesterday was a big day in Leafs Nation. And I think I speak for all fans when I say it's about time. While two...
Leafs return to London, Ontario to battle Conference Champion Flyers
Just announced earlier this week, it looks like the Leafs will return to my neck of the woods. Tickets for the event go on...
Maple Leafs Entry Draft In Review: 2005
The year was 2005. George W. Bush was still in office (yes, somehow Americans voted for him, twice), Hurricane Katrina was doing catastrophic damage...
2010 Draft Primer: Christian Thomas
Draft Primer: Christian Thomas
Wilson: The Man for the Job?
Is Ron Wilson the go-to-guy for a young Leafs team going forward?
Playoff Wrap Podcast Episodes 1.1 and 1.2 available now
While the news is slow I thought I would pass along the link to a little pet project of mine.
I've launched my own website...
Are the Leafs the NHL’s Red Sox?
Those who know me can tell you I am an avid reader. I devour books at a staggering pace, specializing in sports books and...
Nonis Among Frontrunners for Vacant GM Job in Tampa
As teams that are lucky enough to still be alive in the NHL postseason get ready for what should be a fantastic round two,...
Burke Lands Goalie Ben Scrivens
The Leafs continued their offseason stockpiling of goaltenders today, announcing that they have signed College free agent Ben Scrivens to a one year contract.
Scrivens...
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