From Questioned to Clutch: Oilers’ Superstars Answer the Bell in Game 3
The Edmonton Oilers came into Game 3 needing their stars to be their stars, and they delivered. After a quiet Game 2, Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led…
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Calling Shanahan a Maple Leafs Failure Misses the Point
Toronto Maple Leafs fans deserve more than lazy, uninformed journalism. While, fortunately, it is not the norm among Toronto hockey media, when it does happen, it’s glaring. The Maple Leafs,…
Dakota Joshua Is the Power Forward the Canucks Need
During a recent episode of Halford and Brough, the hosts shared a sentiment that’s becoming harder to ignore: if you want to win in the NHL playoffs, you need a…
The Maple Leafs Should Keep the Core Four (and Add Heart)
Another year, another playoff letdown. Just like that, the calls return: break up the Core Four—let Mitch Marner walk. Don’t re-sign John Tavares. Shift the direction. Start fresh. But what…
Dear Mitch: It’s Okay to Leave the Maple Leafs
I’ve been covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for the past eight seasons, and in that time, I’ve learned that following this team is about far more than hockey. It’s about…
Maple Leafs CEO Keith Pelley’s Promise: Fans First, Jerseys Second
When Keith Pelley was appointed President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in April 2024, Toronto Maple Leafs fans got a seasoned executive with a strong background…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Panthers Rolling, Marner’s Future, Cowan Watch & Solid Goalies
The Toronto Maple Leafs remain in offseason limbo while the Stanley Cup Playoffs march on without them. But what happens around the league still tells us something about where this…
Rick Tocchet’s Final Season with the Canucks: Honesty, Fractures, and What’s Next?
It’s still hard to say what Rick Tocchet’s legacy will be with the Vancouver Canucks. He arrived at a turbulent time and quickly turned things around, guiding the team into…
Maple Leafs Fans Who Quit on the Team Are Full of Irony
On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs cleaned out their lockers and headed into the offseason. Their playoff run was cut short once again — this time by a Florida Panthers…
Matthews’ Silence Speaks Loudly to Maple Leafs Fans
The day the Toronto Maple Leafs clean out their lockers has become a familiar ritual, often marked by disappointment. This year, the weight of it felt a little heavier—just 48…