Maple Leafs at the Crossroads: Is This the Beginning of the End?
Following another disappointing postseason, capped off by a Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, is it time to ask a deeper question than whether Mitch Marner will stay or…
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Maple Leafs Fans’ Biggest Concern: Is the Core Cracked Beyond Repair?
Despite a seven-game war with the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs once again ended their playoff run in familiar fashion—full of promise but ultimately falling short. Some fans insist…
Calling Shanahan a Maple Leafs Failure Misses the Point
Toronto Maple Leafs fans deserve more than lazy, uninformed journalism. While, fortunately, it is not the norm among Toronto hockey media, when it does happen, it’s glaring. The Maple Leafs,…
The Maple Leafs Should Keep the Core Four (and Add Heart)
Another year, another playoff letdown. Just like that, the calls return: break up the Core Four—let Mitch Marner walk. Don’t re-sign John Tavares. Shift the direction. Start fresh. But what…
3 Unrealistic Solutions to Solve the Maple Leafs’ Problems
The second-round elimination of the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games by the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will likely result in much-needed changes. Losing in the first or…
Key Takeaways From the Maple Leafs End of Season Media Availability
It is that time of the year again, when the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the media for their end-of-season media availability. Less than 48 hours removed from their Game 7…
2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 6-1 Game 7 Loss to the Panthers
It never gets easier. Even though this is the seventh time this has happened, it still hurts the same way. The Toronto Maple Leafs were essentially no-shows in Game 7…
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…
2 Takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 6-1 Loss to the Panthers – Game 5
The feeling of dread and doubt is back. The Toronto Maple Leafs got absolutely crushed by the Florida Panthers 6-1 in Game 5. In what could’ve been their biggest game of…
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…