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Stories Going into Training Camp

Toronto Maple Leafs training camp opens today, with an enormous player base of 70 invitees. Some are guaranteed spots, some are looking to secure...

Schenn still looking, Leafs invite 70 to camp

I've only got two links this morning, and I'm sure it's enough to keep everyone talking. While speculation swirls around RFA defencemen Luke Schenn and...

Thursday Links: A tough 2011

Despite the tragic news of yesterday's plane crash that rocked the hockey world, I'm going to try and change gears a little and keep...

Pressure’s on for Kadri, Bozak

Camp is around the corner, the Leafs are playing golf, and like many of us, Ron Wilson is projecting line combos already. The Leafs...

12 Burning Questions: Can Joffrey Lupul Finally Find His Spot?

In part five of his 12 Burning Questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at whether Joffrey Lupul can finally find a long-term fit...

12 Burning Questions: Can Grabovski and Kulemin continue their upward climb?

In part four of his 12 Burning Questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at whether Nikolai Kulemin and Mikhail Grabovski can continue their...

12 Burning Questions: Can Kessel crack the 40 Goal Plateau?

In part three of his 12 Burning Questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at expectations for Phil Kessel, and whether or not this...

12 Burning Questions: How will John-Michael Liles Fit?

5QTF2SMQME25 - In part two of his 12  burning questions series, Derek Harmsworth takes a look at what type of impact John-Michael Liles will...

An MLHS’ers encounter with James Reimer

Hey guys. I'm sure many of you have read the James Reimer interview on MLHS regarding Reimer's off-season training with Adam Francilla in Maple...
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Do we celebrate the Leafs’ scumbags?

Matt Cooke says he's a changed man and doesn't want to hurt another player with an illegal hit. I believe him. In fact, I doubt...

12 Burning Questions: Can Reimer and Gustavsson lead the way?

Derek Harmsworth returns with his 12 Burning Questions series for Maple Leafs Hot Stove.  In part one, he asks if James Reimer and Jonas...

Thursday Mashup: Leafs back on the ice

Not too long now friends. Every day it's starting to feel more and more like hockey is just around the corner. Before you know it,...

Wilson needs a passing grade

There probably isn't a coach in the NHL on a shorter leash going into the 2011-12 season than the Leafs' own Ron Wilson. Without...

Thursday Mashup: Callahan locked up

I could try to populate this space with filler about unimportant hockey news, or speculation over Luke Schenn that we've all discussed for four trillion...

Season in Review: Defencemen

Defence is a lot more multi-faceted than is the forward position. It requires more finesse and more all around ability in order to rise...

Thursday Mashup: Campoli, Schenn, hockey links everywhere

A good number of links this morning folks, including a few from the Leafs Nation which has blown up for an abundance of material...

The Boyce is back in town

To put a close to the story from this morning, Darryl Boyce has reportedly re-signed with the Maple Leafs for one year. From the MapleLeafs.com...

Thursday Mashup: Boyce wants to stay

Though the main question mark remaining for the Leafs seems to be Luke Schenn and his potential re-up, there are still a few guys in...

Zigomanis signs one-year deal with Maple Leafs

Mike Zigomanis and the Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms on a one-year contract. From MapleLeafs.com: Zigomanis, 30, collected one assist and four penalty minutes...

The Maple Leafs’ Top “Free Agent” Addition

In a lacklustre free agent market where a James Wisniewski can get $33 million dollars, it can sometimes be advantageous to be extremely deliberate...

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