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The Leafs: Led from Behind
As the Leafs prepare to embark on their first playoff adventure in nine years, they’re being led by captain and defensive specialist Dion Phaneuf. A number of recent articles have already been written about
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James “the Real Deal” Reimer
We’ve all heard the story. Toronto hasn’t seen a good goalie since the days of Ed Belfour. The experiments with Andrew Raycroft, Vesa Toskala and Jonas Gustavsson all proved spectacular failures. J.S. Giguere was
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Leafs: Game 7 Questions and Answers
Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visit the Toronto Maples Leafs tonight for a 7:00 pm EST showdown. Here are four factors that could stand in the Leafs path to victory: 1) Many people will
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The Young and the Rested
Yesterday’s meltdown in Vancouver has all the makings of a great drama. The former #1 goaltender, pushed aside by management and the coaching staff to make room for the new guy, is suddenly thrown
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Falling Leafs
Update: As expected, Connolly cleared waivers and will now join the Marlies. Under the new CBA, the Leafs can recall him at any time without going through the waiver process again. Expect to see
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“Hello, Goodbye”
Goodbye, Matt. We barely knew you. The Leafs have reportedly sent seldom used center Matthew Lombardi to the Phoenix Coyotes for a conditional third-round pick in the 2014 entry draft. Lombardi’s departure represents the first trade
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Gardiner Bound*
Update: Gardiner may be back, but James “the Glass Man” van Riemsdyk left practice early with an apparent foot injury. He’s like a younger version of Tim Connolly. There’s finally some positive news coming
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Mired in Controversy…
Looking back on the Brian Burke era, it’s possible to see both the good and the bad. The bad, to start, might be seen in the trade for Phil Kessel, the push for Mike
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Top of the Class
The Leafs have a rich and storied history. They also have a rich and diverse fan base. Now, it seems, they’re just plain ol’ rich. The Toronto Maple Leafs always seem to find themselves
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