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The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs. The club has won 13 Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. The team was known as the Arenas and the St. Patricks before ultimately settling on Maple Leafs in 1927. While the franchise has won 13 Stanley Cups, the last occurred in 1967 giving the team the longest championship drought in the NHL.

Why Isn’t Scotiabank Arena Louder for Maple Leafs’ Playoff Games?
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There was plenty of blame to go around in the aftermath of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Game 3 home loss to the Boston Bruins, falling back into a 2-1 hole in the series. The team made some critical mistakes, suffered from possession issues, were dominated on loose pucks and failed to generate enough offence, particularly on the power play. However, one common gripe coming out of Leafs Nation was the impact (or lack thereof) of the home crowd at Scotiabank Arena. Joe Bowen, the voice of the Leafs, referred to the sellout crowd on hand as “very disappointing.” Breakfast Television,…

Maple Leafs Still Need More From Mitch Marner in the Playoffs
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Toronto Maple Leafs franchise super star Auston Matthews had himself a game to remember in Game 2 against the Boston Bruins. He was in on every goal, assisting on two and scoring the eventual game-winner off a highlight reel, mid-air pass from Max Domi. It was that moment, when they needed their best player to have a memorable game, he stepped up.  Many are waiting for that moment to happen with Mitch Marner. During the regular season, he’s a powerhouse as one of the top playmaking wingers in the league. He has 639 points in 576 games played with a…

Maple Leafs Won’t Go Far with Samsonov in Net
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The 2023-24 season has been a rollercoaster ride for Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov. The 27-year-old entered on a one-year extension, thanks in large part to helping lead the group to their first playoff series win in nearly 20 years. The love the city had for him thanks to that, however, quickly diminished following a horrific start in 2023-24. Related: Maple Leafs: Marner’s Playoff Struggles Summed Up By Bailing on Hit Samsonov was flat-out awful to begin the season, posting a save percentage (SV%) below .900 in 10 of his 15 starts before the new year. He left management…

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The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft
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Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on Interstate 95 between Boston and Providence. In fact, a majority of Raycroft’s early professional career in the AHL, playing in…

 

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Maple Leafs FAQ

What year were the Toronto Maple Leafs founded?

The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs.

When did the Toronto Maple Leafs play their first game?

The Maple Leafs played their first game on Dec. 19, 1917, against the Montreal Wanderers. They lost the game 10-9.

Who is the current head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Sheldon Keefe is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.