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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

Gustavsson on the IR

Despite a relatively solid showing in Tuesday night's game against the Senators, Jonas Gustavsson will not get a chance to start again for the...

Leafs/Sabres Post-Game: Toskalol

It may be righteous laughter because you've been saying it all along: "Toskala won't bounce back this year".  It could also be nervous laughter...

Leafs/Wings Post-Game: Gustavsson the Great?

The Leafs improved their preaseason win total to six tonight at the ACC.  These are the final chances for some of the young hopefuls,...

Leafs/Wings Pre-Game: Gustavsson Debuts, Leafs Lineup

Jonas Gustavsson will make his much anticipated debut for the Maple Leafs in tonight's preseason tilt against Detroit.  Coach Ron Wilson has indicated that...

Growing Pains – Leafs/Pens Post-Game

In a game that oscillated between sloppy and entertaining, a young squad of Leafs forwards strutted their wares in a final attempt to crack...

Competition Breeds Success

This must be the mantra Brian Burke is following after recent reports indicate that Jason Allison has been invited to the Leafs training camp...

Pogge Signed

The Leafs (former?) goalie of the future is officially back for another year with the club.  With the signing of Jonas Gustavsson, media and...

Wednesday Morning Quick Hits – Marlies signings and more

Brian Burke has been keeping himself relatively busy since returning from his fishing trip.  While they have been all minor league signings, he has...

The Monster has Landed

Leafs Nation can breathe a sigh of relief.  The long wait for Swedish goalie Jonas Gustavsson's decision is over.  Reports indicate that the tender...

Draft Day is Here – The Kaberle Offer

I hope you've all called in sick for work, abandoned your family for the day, or are otherwise prepared to fill your normally empty...

Pronger Traded? Draft Dealing Commences

According to Andy Strickland the first draft-related move of this (almost) off-season has transpired.  Chris Pronger has been traded to the Los Angeles Kings...

Post-Game: Leafs/Flyers – Ghastly Goaltending

13 goals, 3 tenders, countless defensive errors and ugly goals.  You almost felt sorry for Curtis Joseph after Jeff Carter cruised in for an...

Post-Game: Leafs/Flyers – Flyers Fizzle

In a game that was just as much about the Flyers' failings as it was the Leafs' success, Toronto played an energetic 60 minutes. ...

Post-Game: Leafs/Panthers – Florida (?!) on Fire

A March meeting with a solid team in the playoff chase (yes, that's actually Florida I'm talking about here) went pretty much as expected. ...

Post-Game: Leafs/Isles – A Stempniak Sighting!

This Tuesday night matchup between two non-playoff teams went largely as predicted: sloppy play by both squads at various points throughout the night.  This...

Post-Game: Leafs/Caps – Good God…Gerber?!?

Martin Gerber stole this game for the Toronto Maple Leafs.  A few months ago, that sentence would have made absolutely no sense for so...

Post-Game: Leafs/Devils – Overtime Overload

On a night where the real buzz was focused on mounting trade talk, the Leafs tied a NHL record for consecutive overtime games.  Vesa...

Post-Game: Leafs/Isles – The Deadline Dangles

In a shaky and at times sloppy game, the Leafs pulled out of yet another overtime with a shootout win.  Vesa Toskala had a...

Post-Game: Leafs/Canucks – Sianora Sundin

On a night where we can say the "Sundin Saga" came to its exciting and fitting end, the Leafs played a second straight game...

Post-Game: Leafs/Blue Jackets – Twirling Tradewinds

A rather solid home game by the Leafs saw them come out on the short side of the stick in extra time (yet again),...

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