Nylander, Kapanen and Shanny’s Fancy Foreign Friends – Part IV
So, want to see Shanahan’s secret list? The one that’s going to speed up the Leafs’ rebuild? Sure you do.
It’s Brendan Shanahan’s list of his former European...
Shanahan and Soshnikov – The Kid Who’s Scared of Nothing – Part V
So, Brendan Shanahan signs this high-end, goal-scoring, young Russian prospect.
Intense kid. He’s got some speed and a nice shot, but mostly he’s a real...
Toronto Maple Leafs fans got the Bloo Bloo Blues about the 2016 Offseason
Apparently everybody’s gone sad because Brendan Shanahan’s Leafs aren’t making the decisions we’d like to see.
You know, the Leafs went and picked all those...
Reversing the curse – Part II
IN WHICH BRENDAN SHANAHAN REVERSES THE CURSE OF HAROLD BALLARD
So, back when Brendan Shanahan hired Mark Hunter from London and Kyle Dubas from the...
First Thoughts on the Dion Phaneuf trade
Being a hardcore hockey fan in the cap era can do funny things to one’s head.
For one, I haven’t once caught myself caring about the...
On Auston Matthews, Lou Lamoriello, and the entry-level bonus debate
Another report has surfaced suggesting -- this time more directly -- that Lou Lamoriello's anti-bonus policy is stalling contract negotiations between the Maple Leafs and 2016 first overall...
The Leafs shouldn’t retain a dollar of Phil Kessel’s contract
I’ve been listening to more hockey talk radio than I usually do in the past week or so – as a Leafs fan, trade rumours...
Which prospect makes the Toronto Maple Leafs?
The common theme among the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office and coaching staff, when asked about young players making the team, is that they'll...
Brendan Shanahan well aware of past managerial downfalls
There's so much that has to happen still before this management regime has earned my faith, but I thought Brendan Shanahan's press conference today...
The Auston Matthews Contract Extension: Thoughts on the deal and the path forward
For a deal that ensured a legitimate superstar center is going to don a Leafs jersey for the next five and a half years,...
Mike Babcock to return as Toronto Maple Leafs head coach, per Kyle Dubas
After a few weeks of rampant media speculation, Kyle Dubas said on Monday what he wouldn't say directly in his end-of-season media availability: Mike...
Maple Leafs Have Holes to Fill Before Being Declared True Stanley Cup Contenders
Nine games into the NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves near the top of the Atlantic Division standings. Sitting 3rd in the...
Mike Babcock out, Sheldon Keefe in: How did we get here?
Brendan Shanahan has now hired and let go of Lamoriello and Mike Babcock in his time as Toronto Maple Leafs President.
Let that sink in...
Leafs Musings: Thoughts on the Jack Campbell trade, what Kyle Clifford brings to the...
Welcome to this week's edition of Leafs Musings. If this article is anything like how the Toronto Maple Leafs play, you'll enjoy the first...
Why I like the Rodion Amirov pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs
With the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Russian winger Rodion Amirov from Ufa of the...
Leafs Musings: On the TJ Brodie, Wayne Simmonds, Joey Anderson & Jimmy Vesey acquisitions,...
It's been a busy start to the offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs thus far, so there is plenty to get into today.
I didn't...
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest X-Factor, possible lineup tweaks, and standouts on the Marlies
Life is good at the top of the NHL standings for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In this Sunday edition of Leafs Musings, we'll cover Joe...
Leafs Musings: Defending Frederik Andersen, Toronto’s Forward Lines, Options on the Marlies, and Trade...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are now 18-7-2 despite suffering three straight regulation losses for the first time in the Sheldon Keefe era.
They looked a...
It’s put up or shut up time for the Maple Leafs’ core
The Leafs should be embarrassed about last night's game.
The team's effort was completely unacceptable. Coming up short in overtime is one thing, but not...
There is plenty of blame to go around for the Toronto Maple Leafs
As you may have heard, the Maple Leafs lost another first-round playoff series.
It's not a fun time for anyone associated with the Leafs, but...
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The Maple Leafs’ standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025...
The new NHL season is finally upon us, with the prospects tournament now over and training camps set to open this week.
I have a...
