John Tavares Needs to Remain Maple Leafs Captain in 2024-25
In a recent post titled “Do the Maple Leafs Need to Make a Captain Change?” by my colleague Karine Hains, she expressed her belief that it might be time for…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Holmberg, Berube, Bertuzzi & Robertson
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll examine three things happening with the team. First, is Pontus Holmberg emerging as more of a go-to player for…
What Can Maple Leafs Fans Expect From Craig Berube?
Craig Berube, born on Dec. 17, 1965, in Calahoo, Alberta, had a long career as a left-winger in the NHL, Western Hockey League (WHL), and the American Hockey League (AHL).…
Analyst Weighs in on Oilers’ Gritty Game 7 Win
Elliotte Friedman joined Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to discuss the Edmonton Oilers‘ gritty victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 on Monday night, which secured…
Maple Leafs Nick Robertson: Overcoming Injuries and Proving His Value
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson had a tremendous career-changing season in 2023-24, which bodes well for his NHL career moving forward. Before our discussion, here’s a look at his…
Maple Leafs Nick Robertson: Overcoming Injuries and Proving His Value
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson had a tremendous career-changing season in 2023-24, which bodes well for his NHL career moving forward. Before our discussion, here’s a look at his…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, DeSmith, Marner & McCabe
Things are still up in the air just days after the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ coaching change. However, there’s no shortage of news to report. First, there’s the good news that…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Berube as Saviour & Hyman’s Postseason
Although the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ new coach, Craig Berube, has made everything look rosy, several questions remain about the team’s direction and future success. Additionally, is the Maple Leafs organization…
How Craig Berube Can Elevate the Toronto Maple Leafs
Just after the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Craig Berube as their head coach, Elliotte Friedman joined Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert on The FAN Pregame to discuss the decision. The…
McMann & Knies Add Size, Power & Work Ethic to Maple Leafs
Enough of the doom and gloom in Leafsland. Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs were good enough to make the playoffs and come back from a 3-1 deficit to take…