Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, OEL, Joshua & Analytics
There are nights when the Toronto Maple Leafs look like they are still finding their footing, and others when it feels like they’re still searching for the right balance. Wins…
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3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Maple Leafs’ Loss to Sharks
Some games leave you confused. Why, after two weeks of showing up and committing to play coach Craig Berube’s style to a tee, did the Toronto Maple Leafs put up…
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-2 Overtime Loss to Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday (Dec. 11). The Maple Leafs have earned a point in the standings in six straight…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Celebrini, Hildeby, Mermis, OEL & Tanev
The Toronto Maple Leafs head into tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks on the heels of a solid stretch, winning five of their last seven games despite injuries to…
Maple Leafs Win Against Penguins Can Be a Turning Point Again
Before their final game in November, the Toronto Maple Leafs were playing some of their worst hockey. Usually in this month, they manage to turn on the jets and go…
3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 7-2 Win Over the Penguins
The Toronto Maple Leafs were in action last night on the second half of a back-to-back against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Related: 3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-2 Loss to Capitals…
Rielly, OEL, and the Real Story of the Maple Leafs’ Defence
Analytics don’t always tell the whole story, but when two different sets of underlying numbers point in the same direction, patterns start to form. That’s exactly what happens when we…
Which Maple Leafs Defensemen Are Helping & Hurting the Team?
Every once in a while, my friend Stan Smith sends me an email chart with numbers that give me more insight into the Toronto Maple Leafs. This week, it was…
Maple Leafs’ Defensive Struggles Raise Questions About Blue Line Construction
When things are going badly for a team with serious playoff aspirations, as is the case with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the moment, fingers tend to be pointed at…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stars Shine, Depth Delivers & Berube Takes Hold
After a frustrating pair of losses, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally exhaled Tuesday night — and did it in style. Toronto scored seven times, including two from Auston Matthews, to…