In this trial column, which we’ve titled “Toronto Maple Leafs Commentary,” we’re going to share ideas, commentary about the Maple Leafs, thoughts about the players on the team, the events of the season, as well as ideas that come to us as we watch and write about the team we cover. Related: Maple Leafs Mason
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are on a recording-setting pace after an impressive first half of the season. The team has 59 points after 41 games. That’s on pace for 118 points, eclipsing the previous season-best points total of 105 set in the 2017-18 season. February is going to be a grind, 12 games in 28
Eight days ago, when the Toronto Maple Leafs left on a difficult four-game road trip, if someone said the team would come home with a winning record of 2-1-1, I’m guessing most Maple Leafs’ fans would have been more than satisfied. I’m not so sure that would be the case this morning. Indeed, the team’s
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I want to take a look at some of the news emerging from the team as it prepares to play the St. Louis Blues on the last contest of the current four-game road trip. I’ll also congratulate goalie Jack Campbell on being named to the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while some teams are going to be looking for full-time coaches this season and this summer, other teams are going to look to extend the contracts for coaches they currently employ. Meanwhile, there is a lot of talk surrounding Tuukka Rask and whether a contract with the Boston Bruins is
Let me just go right to the good news. The Toronto Maple Leafs stole a point from Minnesota, roaring back for three goals in about six minutes to tie the Wild late in the second period and then forcing overtime. That point can’t take away the sting of losing a game, or having their five-game
In his edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll look at news emerging from the team as it heads into Minnesota to play the Wild on Saturday Night. Both teams are playing well and riding winning streaks. Related: 5 Maple Leafs’ Defensemen Next in Line for NHL Playing Time For the Maple Leafs,
In the latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner, we see the Anaheim Ducks continue to impress on all fronts, and an injury-riddled Washington Capitals continue to succeed with a lineup filled with rookies. We also take a look at a rivalry as old as the NHL, and players really step up for the Toronto
It was back on October 18, when the New York Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs by a 2-1 score in overtime. On Thursday night, the Maple Leafs turned the tables on the Rangers, defeating their Metro Division foe 2-1 in regulation this time. It marked the second game in a row that the Maple
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Pittsburgh Penguins looking for a backup goaltender? Meanwhile, is Sidney Crosby going to receive any supplemental discipline for throwing a Washington Capitals player to the ice? There are questions about who the Anaheim Ducks should move if they embrace a rebuild and the Toronto Maple Leafs are concerned
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tuukka Rask is not only skating again, he’s eyeing a return and hopes to play for Team Finland at the Olympics. Meanwhile, Tucker Poolman is set to have a heading with the NHL DoPS. There are updates for the Toronto Maple Leafs when it comes to John Tavares and Jack
As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to play the Calgary Flames tonight, the team has made a small number of player changes and roster moves. In this edition of Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at these changes. In addition, I’ll also look at the team’s schedule over the next two days as
In a battle of a couple of struggling teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City. All the eyes were on the Blackhawks and their historically bad start to the season that included never having the lead in their first six games. Sure enough, they scored first. Cue
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some of the injury reports from the team. The good news is that goalie 1B Peter Mrazek is back skating and will make the road trip with the team. Second, I’ll share the news that, unlike his predecessor Mike Babcock,
If you are a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs’ fan, why not take a test to see how much you know about the team? I’ve gone into the Maple Leafs’ past to pull out some interesting information about some of the great goalies who have played for this historic franchise. Related: Maple Leafs Fans Continuing Love
It was their first opportunity to close out their first-round series with the Montreal Canadiens, but on Thursday the Toronto Maple Leafs just didn’t seem right from the opening drop of the puck. And, to their credit, the Canadiens took full advantage for most of their Game 5 matchup to take the series back to
Within all the dynamic activity of the first two Stanley Cup games between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens, Jack Campbell has been flying under the radar. However, notice him or not, the Maple Leafs’ goalie has been rock solid during the first two games of this playoff series. Related: Top 10 Offensive
Unfortunately, the Dallas Stars will not be competing in the postseason this year, just 56 games removed from their Cinderella trip to the Stanley Cup Final. The reigning Western Conference Champions may be watching the playoffs from the couch like the rest of us, but there are many former Stars draft picks and players that