MLHS Staff
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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...
Burke’s Focus Now Shifts to Tweaking Roster
While the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing and continue to provide us with some fantastic moments of triumph, the fans of...
Is The KHL Falling Apart At The Seams?
For longtime fans of the NHL, it was nothing new.
An organization set to come in, guns blazing, and attempt to be "competition" for the...
Three-Two-One
An example of how the NHL could restructure its currently farcical points allocations.
Burke’s Summer Search Story
During this year's Super Bowl, Google ran an ad telling a search story of a man finding love in Paris. They've now created a...
Leafs Defense: A Season In Review
Lots of reading today: Gus chips in an analogical look at the NHL playoff series; Alex has your links with a look at potential...
Optimism 2.0: Leafs fans getting ready for the big O, part two
When Brian Burke became the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in November of 2008, Leafs Nation embarked on a new journey....
2010 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions
It's that time of year again. The most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas, and no, you won't see any of those...
End of the Year Sentiments
So the curtain comes down on the 2009-2010 Maple Leafs season. I know many readers are upset because we as Leaf fans must...
One Final, Significant Game
Why we are morally obliged to throw a spanner into the Canadiens playoff party.
Maple Leafs/Rangers Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs play their second-last game of the season tonight versus the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden (7:00 pm et,...
Stalberg: A Cautionary Tale
Why collegiate draftee Viktor Stalberg's struggles this season prove that NCAA free agents will not be enough to plug the Leafs shortcomings next season.
Measured March: A Tale of Two ‘Tenders
Submitted by Michael Stephens (a.k.a. Baumgartner)
Playing 16 games in March, the Leafs iced a remarkable squad, going 9 — 5 — 2 in (one...
What’s Wrong with Kabs?
Written by Wook
Unlike many veterans who were forced to pack their bags after many consecutive years of dismal play coupled to lack of passion,...
Good News: Big Picture Dept.
I know, I know, when last we met, I promised you that the next installment in these studies in positivity would focus on Nikolai...
Recent MLHS articles
Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ defensive success through four games:...
After Thursday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of Joseph Woll and Fraser Minten's injury recoveries, the team's strong start defensively, and...
