Maple Leafs on the Brink: Is This the End of an Era?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have once again found themselves at a crossroads. After going up 2–0 in their second-round series against the Florida Panthers and coming within inches of taking…
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Maple Leafs Booed at Home: Fair or Foul?
The Toronto Maple Leafs were blown out 6–1 by the Florida Panthers in Game 5, and the reaction from the Scotiabank Arena crowd was swift and visceral. Boos echoed from…
Coaching in Balance: Berube, the Maple Leafs & the Medicine Wheel
Having watched the Toronto Maple Leafs for eight seasons, it’s fascinating how Craig Berube has approached coaching differently. When he first stepped in, many people were surprised by how much…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Litmus Test 1, Bennett, Matthews & OEL
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back home and looking to stop the bleeding after dropping two straight in Florida. After taking a 2–0 series lead, they’ve watched the Panthers even…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Speed, Marner, Cowan & the Oilers
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into Game 5 with the series tied 2-2 and the sting of a 3-0 shutout still fresh in everyone’s minds. It’s familiar territory for…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Marner, McCabe, Tanev & Kampf
On Mother’s Day, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a golden opportunity to put the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on the ropes. Instead, they delivered one of their flattest…
7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…
Despite Consecutive Losses, Maple Leafs Have a Rock in Joseph Woll
As the second-round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers heads back to Toronto tied 2-2, there’s one undeniable truth: the Maple Leafs are still in this thing…
Maple Leafs Let Game 3 Slip — Can They Regain Control?
Three games in, and every contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers has been decided by a single goal. But none felt more like a pivot point…
Maple Leafs Core Four Delivering When it Counts
One of the most persistent criticisms of the Toronto Maple Leafs is that their best players disappear when the pressure ramps up in the playoffs. Whether it’s fair or not,…