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James “the Real Deal” Reimer

James “the Real Deal” Reimer

William Wilson April 21, 2013 25

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 18 Questions and Answers

Leafs: Game 18 Questions and Answers

William Wilson February 21, 2013 4

The Leafs return home tonight after an exhausting two-games-in-two-nights trip through sunny Florida. They’ll be taking on the wounded Sabres, who saw management set a dramatic new course for the team after firing longtime

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“Hello, Goodbye”

“Hello, Goodbye”

William Wilson January 16, 2013 0

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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Meet the Newest Leaf

Meet the Newest Leaf

William Wilson January 14, 2013 6

In one of his first moves as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dave Nonis signed veteran defenceman Mike Mottau to a one-year, two-way contract. The Leafs are the sixth NHL team to call

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Defiant Until the End

Defiant Until the End

William Wilson January 12, 2013 5

Brian Burke finally delivered on his promise to bring some truculence. Unfortunately, it came after the expiration date. The former frontman of the Leafs entertained fans to one last news conference earlier today. His replacement, Dave

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Brian Burke Fired

Brian Burke Fired

William Wilson January 9, 2013 4

UPDATE: Nonis will assume the full-time GM responsibilities from Burke on a permanent basis and Carlyle will remain head coach of the team. Philosophical differences between Burke and the new ownership group were offered

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