Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup Window Is Closing
It’s time to admit what many Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been feeling in their bones: the window is closing. Not slammed shut yet—but it’s creaking, and the air coming…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly, Woll, Matthews & Tavares
Game 3 of the playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers was chaotic. Toronto had the game in hand early, holding 2–0 and 3–1 leads before eventually…
How the Maple Leafs Defence Is Stealing Games in the Playoffs
For all the attention that the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ star forwards get — and they deserve — the real story in this series against the Ottawa Senators might be what’s…
Berube’s Coaching Clinic Helps Maple Leafs Shut Down Senators
In playoff hockey, every decision matters — but behind the bench is where a series can be won or lost. Head coach Craig Berube delivered a tactical clinic in Game…
Daring to Read Too Much Into Maple Leafs Last Game of the Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t need to win Game 82. The standings were settled. The stars were mostly resting. If there was ever a time to coast, this was it.…
Reviewing the Maple Leafs’ Strong 2024 Free Agent Class
Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brian Burke used to say that more mistakes were made by NHL executives on July 1 (the first day of free agency) than…
3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 Win Over the Hurricanes
The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Carolina Hurricanes in a rare Sunday 5 p.m. EST start. Toronto entered Game 80 of the season attempting to lock up the top…
4 Reasons for Optimism & 3 Concerns as Maple Leafs Hit the Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into the final stretch of the 2024-25 regular season. With only eight games left and the playoffs just three weeks away, the team is…
4 Maple Leafs on Track to Set New Career-Highs This Season
The end of an NHL season signals dramatic playoff battles, but it also opens the door to the achievement of individual milestones and single-season records. While the hockey world focuses…
Is Morgan Rielly’s Reduced Ice Time a Sign of Things to Come for the Maple Leafs?
Morgan Rielly has been a fixture on the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ blue line since he was drafted fifth overall in 2012. Over the years, he has become a mainstay on…