It Begins.
For a hockey fan, hope springs eternal in the fall. Summer ends today, my team is back on the ice and I'm absolutely stoked to get my first look at Versteeg in a Leafs' uni; to scope out Jerry D'Amigo and Jussi Rynnas; to leave the failure of last year behind. I am ready to love this team again.
Reflections on Liambas, and lessons learned
One of the more interesting subplots to the Maple Leafs' 2010-11 preseason has been the Michael Liambas situation. Offered a tryout - amidst much...
Random Thoughts: Ten Quick Hits
Two games in, and the Maple Leafs are 2-0 for the first time in 11 years. While some might be tempted to find meaning...
Burke Reiterates Leafs ‘Open For Business’, Again
Nothing gets Leafs Nation into a frenzy quicker than some good old fashioned trade rumours and with the recent news breaking that Brian Burke...
No Really Boston, Thank You
As the chant of ˜Thank you Kessel— rang through my ears while watching the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins last night...
Leafs Lack Of Scoring Part of Bigger Problem?
The one area of weakness that was continually mentioned in the offseason centred around the Toronto Maple Leafs lack of scoring depth and the...
More On Ron Wilson and True Talent Level
I recall our old colour commentator Harry Neale being asked what he thought made a great coach and he shrewdly remarked great players. Now...
Could It Get Any Worse?
To say the least, it was a disappointing weekend in Leaf land. A decent effort Saturday versus the Canucks was spoiled, Kadri—s season debut...
Prospect Development?
According to TSN's Ice Chips, Ron Wilson has continued to rearrange the deck chairs on the sinking Titanic with some more line shuffling. Not...
Sticking Up For The Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been called plenty of things this season but I can honestly say there is one I have never heard...
Poor Starts: Breaking down the early breakdowns
Last night on twitter, I (LeafsHotStove) had a brief conversation with KCCanuck and mlse about this Leafs team's problem with slow starts after it...
Kadri Sent Down, Should Leafs Consider Rolston?
So the Toronto Maple Leafs did the inevitable and sent down there 2009 1st round selection Nazem Kadri to the AHL (Toronto Marlies). Whether...
Mikhail Grabovski: Sell High or Treasure?
Post Game Notes: Leafs light up Atlanta
One of the more polarizing players on the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, Mikhail Grabovski has been on...
Are the Leafs Showcasing Reimer?
It should come as no surprise that James Reimer received an opportunity to start in the NHL, during his re-call to fill in for...
What Does Loyalty Mean To You?
Loy·alty (-tÄ“)
Noun pl. loyalties -·ties
Defined as a quality, state, or instance of being loyal; faithfulness or faithful adherence to a person, government, cause, duty,...
Changes are coming. But what can one expect?
There is little doubt among observers that the Leafs will attempt to make some moves at the trade deadline a month from now, and...
Counterpoint: It’s Up to Kessel
The frustration was evident in Phil Kessel's tone as he answered a stream of media questions regarding his latest goal-scoring slump, now at ten...
It’s Simply Frustration
Phil Kessel has been one of the most polarizing figures in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs during his short tenure with the...
After the dust settles: the (risky) Versteeg trade
Of course Brian Burke would pull off a substantial trade on the eve of a midterm. Such was the case last night when I...
Saluting Tomas Kaberle
After what has felt like a lifetime of speculation and rumours, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially pulled the trigger on a transaction that will...
Recent MLHS articles
Maple Leafs’ other stars shine bright in Matthews’ absence, and the...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' success without Auston Matthews, the season debuts of Fraser Minten...
