Maple Leafs Player Power Rankings: Week One
Week one of the Toronto Maple Leafs schedule is in the books, and while it only featured two games, there is plenty to talk about as far as the season goes. Â The Maple Leafs are off to a 2-0 start,...
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Phaneuf Returns, Now What?
The big question that will need to be answered by Ron Wilson and company over the next couple of games is who sits? With the return of captain Dion Phaneuf the Maple Leafs officially have a logjam on...
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Burke-Enomics, Komisarek “Outs” and a Phaneuf Mandate?
Brian Burke has been oft-criticized for various moves since beginning his tenure as the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs but after witnessing the recent Brian Rolston waiver situation I think we should...
View ArticleMLHS Morning Mashup: Keeping the Dream Alive
The Maple Leafs earned an uplifting 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres last night to a thunderous ovation from the ACC faithful. While the Leafs live to fight another day, the odds are still heavily...
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Leafs Notebook – January 28
ContentsPlay Breakdowns of the WeekNotesQuotes5 Things I Think I’d DoRandy Carlyle has not been with the Leafs for long, but he’s beginning to put his stamp on this team. Hired on March 2nd 2012, the...
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Morning Mashup: Pondering the Big Questions
On Wednesday, Wade Arnott, Phil Kessel’s agent, indicated his client’s apparent desire to spend the rest of career playing hockey for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This, despite being disappointed in the...
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Leafs Notebook – March 5
ContentsGoaltendersDefenseForwards5 Things I Think I’d DoSince we are almost at the halfway point, I thought now would be a good time to write some notes on each individual player thus far. Here is the...
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There’s worse ways to lose
I took in what felt like a one-point win last night at the ACC. I of little faith was thinking “blow out” after the bang-bang goals in the first, but there seems to be something different about this...
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Leafs Notebook – March 18
ContentsPlay Breakdowns of the WeekNotesQuotes5 Things I Think I’d DoIt’s like déjà vu all over again. And no, I’m not talking about “The Slide.” Last season, the Leafs went into the year with...
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Planet Smashers – MLHS Music Podcast
Mike Sullivan (@mickeysullz) and I sat down with lead singer and all-around fantastic guy, Matt Collyer of Ska/Punk legends, Planet Smashers. We covered the Leafs (clearly), being a Leaf fan in...
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Leafs Notebook – March 26
ContentsNotesQuotes5 Things I Think I’d Do‘Tis the season for Leafs trade rumours. Now, I’m not about to dig up every rumour out there on the internet and go through it, but I do want to provide some...
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Game in 19 (for Lupul): Game #35, Leafs 6 vs. Canes 3
That. That was the win that cemented the Leafs as playoff worthy. 1 – The Leafs started nice and bright, carrying the pace early. JvR, contrary to pre-game line projections, started on the top line and...
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The Carlyle Approach to Jake Gardiner and the Leafs Defence
Thanks to @mORRganRielly for the following submission: Jake Gardiner sucks. No, just kidding. He’s pretty awesome. He is an immensely gifted, up-and-coming defenseman, but he does have a little bit...
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Preview & GDT: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators (7 p.m., CBC)
Last 10: Toronto 4-2-4; Ottawa 7-1-2 The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to earn at least a point in an eighth straight game Saturday night as they visit the Ottawa Senators, who have been on a decent...
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Preview & GDT: Flyers at Maple Leafs (Sportsnet, 7 p.m.)
The Leafs are back at it after a welcomed four day lull in the schedule. The deadline hurdle has been cleared for the players, with no significant additions or subtractions to the roster. The group...
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Game in 22 – Game #40, Rangers 3 vs. Leafs 2 (SO)
Post game Stats: Kessel now has his 14th of the season and with a hot streak incoming, should be able to hit 30 goals with 8 games left on the schedule. The Leafs’ penalty kill continues its excellence...
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Thursday Morning Leafs Roundtable: Leafs Pick Up Crucial Point, Playoff Talk
In case you missed it, here’s mORRganRielly‘s excellent Game in 22. What a heart-breaker that was. After some excellent chances from the top-line and Kadri, and the amazing stops from Reimer, the...
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Making a case for Hardware in TO
A Toronto Maple Leaf hasn’t won a major NHL award in an embarrassing amount of years. This year, however, it looks as if there could be a case made for 3 award nominations —major or otherwise, for the...
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Phaneuf the Contender: An Analysis of Norris Trophy Nominees
As the Toronto Maple Leafs skip along to their first playoff berth in eight seasons, Dion Phaneuf’s play is forcing his name to be included in discussion for the Norris Trophy. The Norris is awarded...
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