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Preview: Maple Leafs vs Capitals
After last night's impressive 4-0 victory over the Flyers, the Maple Leafs will attempt to build some momentum tonight versus the Capitals in Washington.
Surprisingly,...
Same Old Story: Maple Leafs Lose To Hurricanes
It was the same old story for the Maple Leafs last night. Another bad start, another power-play goal against, another game where they outshot...
Kudos To CuJo: Former Maple Leafs Goalie Curtis Joseph Retires
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Curtis Joseph announced his retirement today. He was perhaps the single-biggest piece of the Leafs' two runs to the...
Ron Wilson’s Rant
Don't get me wrong here, I have no problem with Ron Wilson being critical of his players at yesterday's practice. They know that they...
Stalberg The Star
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a rebuild, or a re-tool, whichever you prefer. In any event, a process such as this requires a...
Lineup Notes: Stalberg, Schenn In
Just a quick update:
The Maple Leafs have recalled Viktor Stalberg from the Marlies and are sending down Joey MacDonald, as Jonas Gustavsson is ready...
Coyotes/Leafs: Post-Game
For all the headlines the franchise had made off the ice, it's the Phoenix Coyotes on ice product that should be making the news.
Led...
Get On Your Boots!
Niklas Hagman, with 15 goals, sits 18 in goals scored this season, fellow european Alexei Ponikarovsky is a little further down, ranked 29th in...
Leafs/Bruins: Post-Game
For the second time in a week, the Maple Leafs have felt the wrath of the Boston Bruins on home ice, only this time...
Islanders/Leafs: Post Game
It took a while, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are finally starting to look comfortable on home ice, and on the ice in general,...
The Matt Stajan Myth?
As Phil Kessel makes his return to Boston, I can't help but wonder why some people are still asking who the Leafs should get...
Recap: Leafs Beat Lightning 4-3
After a sloppy first couple of periods, the Maple Leafs held on for a 4-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Leafs blew...
Less Than 2% Chance Of Making Playoffs?
According to Ken Roberts and www.sportsclubstats.com, the Maple Leafs have a 1.7% chance of making the playoffs at the moment...So, you're telling me there's...
Mike Komisarek Out 3 Weeks
Maple Leafs defenceman Mike Komisarek is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to a small quad tear. He got hurt in Saturday night's game...
Leafs Lose Tough One In Dallas
The Maple Leafs deserved better in tonight's 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. It was frustrating to see another strong effort come up...
Rangers @ Maple Leafs Preview
Is tonight the night? The Toronto Maple Leafs (0-5-1) look for their first win of the season, as they take on the New York...
Is It Really This Bad?
You all know the record (0-5-1). However, has the Maple Leafs play thus far really warranted that record? Anyone who has watched all the...
Gustavsson expected to start tonight vs Sens
Ron Wilson won't tell us who's starting tonight game, but Jonas Gustavsson left the ice first at today's practice, meaning that he's expected to...
Favourite Maple Leafs Goal Of All-Time
With the new season quickly approaching, the Maple Leafs have brought back the old commercial in which fans talk about their favourite Leafs goal of...
Joey MacDonald on Waivers
Just a quick update: Joey MacDonald has been placed on waivers with the intention of sending him to the Marlies, meaning that Jonas Gustavsson...
Recent MLHS articles
Sheldon Keefe: “Special teams and goaltending are two areas we have...
After Monday's practice, Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews' injury status, the decision in net for Game 5, and preparation for a do-or-die game in...
