Auston Matthews Never Needed Mitch Marner
On Saturday afternoon, as I watched the Toronto Blue Jays dismantle the New York Yankees 10–1 on Sportsnet, the network continued to run NHL promos for the upcoming season. Most…
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Is This Matthews’ Moment to Prove He Can Carry the Maple Leafs Alone?
Everyone is waiting to see if the Toronto Maple Leafs can write a new chapter: Mitch Marner is off the roster, and all eyes now fall on Auston Matthews. Related:…
Assessing the Maple Leafs’ Point Projections for the 2025-26 NHL Season
The time of NHL projections and prognostications is upon us, with many at The Hockey Writers gazing into our crystal balls to look ahead at what could be to come…
How the Maple Leafs Are Using the Preseason to Shape the Team
Preseason isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s a testing ground. Coaches experiment, prospects earn ice time, and veterans are carefully managed to avoid injury. Watching the Toronto Maple Leafs against…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2025–26
Last season felt like a turning point for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They played heavier, showed flashes of a killer instinct, and even knocked out the Ottawa Senators before pushing…
3 Big Questions for the Maple Leafs Heading Into Preseason Game 3
The preseason grind continues, and with Game 3 just around the corner, there’s plenty for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to chew on. Early exhibition games are rarely about wins and…
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Game Day Preview: Preseason Game #2
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their 2025-26 preseason with another date against their Ontario rivals, the Ottawa Senators. These two teams are coming off their first preseason game that saw…
Fans React as Berube Fires Back at Maple Leafs “Core Four” Label
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube made headlines this week when he admitted he couldn’t be more excited to not hear the words “Core Four” this season. The term,…
5 Reasons for Maple Leafs Fans to Be Optimistic This Season
The Athletic’s James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren’t homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren’t reflexively negative.…
5 Reasons for Maple Leafs Fans to Be Optimistic This Season
The Athletic’s James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren’t homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren’t reflexively negative.…