In the never-ending march to July 1st, the contract speculations continue to run rampant in Toronto. While Mitch Marner looks potentially prepared to walk, and John Tavares remains a question mark, it’s pretty clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs want to lock down 22-year-old RFA Matthew Knies, and the feeling is mutual for the young … Read more
The Stanley Cup Final is now down to a best-of-3. What a game, what a finish. Yet again, it was Leon Draisaitl potting the OT winner as Edmonton stormed back from a 3-0 deficit to top Florida 5-4 in Game 4 to even the series up at two games apiece. It’s absolutely sickening to see … Read more
Business is about to pick up across the NHL. With that in mind, it looks like a potential Maple Leafs trade target is about to come off the board. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, the Rangers and Ducks are in advanced discussions regarding a deal that would send veteran winger Chris Kreider to Toronto. … Read more
Despite how the playoffs came to an end, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube enjoyed his first campaign manning the bench. The team had another successful regular season that included their first proper division title since 2000, and were able to win just their second playoff series of the Auston Matthews era. The Leafs … Read more
The game of hockey gets the most out of people’s emotions, for better or for worse, but every so often, we’re hit with the stark reminder that hockey is just that – a game. The Winnipeg Jets were reminded of this on Saturday morning, when it was revealed by the team that the father of … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to squeak out a win in Game 6 of the second round to push their series against the Florida Panthers to Game 7. Say the words ‘Game seven’ to any Leafs fan and they’ll shudder. The team has yet to win a Game 7 in the Auston Matthews/Mitch Marner era, … Read more
William Nylander has six goals and 13 points in eight playoff games so far. He’s second in scoring league-wide behind only Mikko Rantanen, who has 15, and he’s not going to stop until there are no doubters left. Or, rather, when the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup. Some fans questioned whether Nylander would … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have dodged a bullet with goaltender Anthony Stolarz, with head coach Craig Berube telling media Tuesday morning that his goaltender is in good spirits and was at breakfast with the team this morning. However, he refused to provide much of an update on Stolarz’s status for Game 2. Craig … Read more
With their backs against the wall, the Ottawa Senators managed to force Game 5 Saturday night, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in yet another OT thriller. While the Leafs were certainly hoping to get the sweep in the first round Battle of Ontario, it didn’t come together in the end, despite a four minute … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube highlighted his team’s ability to withstand the physical onslaught as a key to their Game 1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. The fifth instalment of the Battle of Ontario did not disappoint on the opening night of the series, with loads of physical play and high-intensity … Read more