Shanny listens to his Leaf gut – Part III
In which Brendan Shanahan listens to his Leaf gut
So, Don Cherry trashed Brendan Shanahan after the 2014 draft, saying:
“Brendan, I know you’re watching, President...
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...
Nikita Zaitsev: Part of the new Maple Leaf Russian 5? Part VI
So, back when Scotty Bowman was putting together his Russian 5 in Detroit, he needed a big, puck-moving defenceman. And he got one who...
Brendan Shanahan: He’s Changed – Part VII
So, let's take Brendan Shanahan in 1987 in Piestany — whaling away on some Russian kid in the dark — and freeze him in...
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...
Recapping 24 months of Brendan Shanahan
For the first time in a very long time, everything is coming up roses for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Back on May 8th, 2014 --...
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...
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 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...