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Nikhil Daljeet

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Nikhil has been writing for MLHS since the site launched in 2008. He misses talking about Mats Sundin and practices dentistry in the GTA when he's not watching the Leafs. Contact Nikhil here: nikhil.daljeet@www.mapleleafshotstove.com

What to expect from Ryan O’Byrne

Dave Nonis and co. made a cheap, depth addition to their blueline today by adding Ryan O'Byrne. You would almost think the ghost of...

Game in 10: Game #34, Leafs 3 vs. Panthers 2

Toronto overcame a slow start on the second night of a back-to-back set to close out the league-worst Florida Panthers at home.  The game...
Fraser McLaren vs John Scott

Game in 10: Game #31, Sabres 5 vs. Leafs 4 (SO)

True to form, tonight's tilt in Buffalo was fast paced, exciting, and goal-heavy. Getting three points in a back-to-back situation is a respectable outcome,...

Game in 10: Game #28, Pens 3 at Leafs 1

Toronto saw a hard fought one-goal lead disappear in the third period against Pittsburgh, as the Penguins Sidney Crosby staged a second consecutive third period...

Game In 10: Game #23, Devils 2 at Leafs 4

It wasn't pretty, but the Maple Leafs took it to New Jersey 4-2 Monday night and moved up in the standings.  Nazem Kadri continues...

Game in 10: Game #13, Flyers 2 at Leafs 5

The Leafs refused to let another pair of Canadian brothers come into their barn and come out on top, taking it to the Flyers...
Carlyle Welcomed back to Winnipeg

Game in 10: Game #11, Leafs 3 at Jets 2

A tilt between two of the league's youngest teams went pretty much as expected.  Questionable special teams, fast-paced action, and a blown third period...

Game in 10: Game #6, Leafs 4 at Sabres 3

The Toronto Maple Leafs did the previously unthinkable, walking into Buffalo and winning an exciting game in overtime.  Tonight's match looked like it may...

Kulemin scores, Grabovski signs

On the eve of what should have been the Leafs first preseason game, a couple of Toronto's locked-out players are making news overseas. ...

Morning Mashup: Calder Cup Finals

The Marlies will take to the ice today in pursuit of the Calder Cup, against a Norfolk Admirals team that has stampeded through the...

Morning Mashup: The Carlyle Effect

Randy Carlyle certainly didn't join the Maple Leafs at an easy point in their schedule. Tonight's game against Boston will test the club's new...

Morning Mashup: Hindsight

With its typically confusing mix of excitement, frustration and dissapointment, the NHL trade deadline has come and gone.  For better or for worse, the...

GDT: Devils at Leafs (7 p.m., Sportsnet)

Tonight the Leafs will should be desperate for a win, as they cling to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.   The players...

Memories of Mats Sundin: February 25, —08 — The NTC

Mats announced that he would be exercising his no trade clause on February 25, 2008.  It may not be a popularly shared sentiment at...

Morning Mashup: Is a Move Necessary?

With a healthy lineup and two confident/competent goaltenders, this Toronto Maple Leafs team has been impressive and successful.  They have wedged themselves back into...

Morning Mashup: Leafs on the Mend

The Maple Leafs will step straight out of the All-Star Break into a back-to-back set with the Penguins, starting with tonight's tilt in Pittsburgh.  They'll...

GDT: Canadiens at Leafs (7 p.m., CBC)

The Canadiens visit the Air Canada Centre tonight fresh off of blowing a two-goal third period lead to Evgeni Malkin the Pittsburgh Penguins.  It's...

GDT: Sabres at Leafs (7 p.m., Sportsnet)

Toronto will begin the second half of their schedule with a tilt against the Buffalo Sabres this Tuesday night.  While they've often proved to...

Morning Mashup: What Makes a Captain?

The roles and responsibilities associated with captaincy in sports are often difficult to identify.  Mired in the vague ambit of "leadership" and often prone...

Morning Mashup: Realignment Implications

As you no doubt have heard, the NHL will look radically different starting next season.  Originally, the Board of Governors were considering a simple...

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