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Author archives: Mark Ritter

Known as an honest, opinionated and trusted writer, Mark Ritter brings a unique view on the Maple Leafs and the NHL in general. Mark has been writing about hockey for almost ten years and is known for bringing an honest view on the Maple Leafs. You can view more of Mark's work at www.theslapshot.com Please follow Mark on Twitter: @theslapshot

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Leafs Fall To Boston: Where Do They Go From Here?

  If you are a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the lockout shortened 2013 season will go down as somewhat of a roller coaster ride. With few of the experts picking the Leafs to make the playoffs, Toronto shocked many by finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference standings (good enough for ninth overall) earning ...

Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game Three: Toronto Fans Must Step Up

After splitting games one and two in Boston, the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins shifts to Toronto, where the Maple Leafs will host their first playoff game since 2004. After having their heads handed to them in a lop-sided 4-1 loss in game one, Toronto responded with a fantastic effort, overwhelming ...

How Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Stack Up Against Montreal?

After qualifying for the playoffs on Saturday night for the first time in seven years, Toronto Maple Leaf fans from coast-to-coast find themselves looking ahead to possible playoff matchups. If the standings remain in a holding pattern through to the end of the season the Maple Leafs will open the playoffs on the road against ...

Ryan O’Byrne: What Does He Bring To The Maple Leafs?

  While much of the focus on trade deadline day was on whether or not the Toronto Maple Leafs would land goaltenders Miika Kiprusoff from the Calgary Flames or Roberto Luongo from the Vancouver Canucks, in the end Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis made only one minor move. Outside of attempting to land a ...

Mikka Kiprusoff: Why Dave Nonis Should Pass

With the NHL trade deadline just a few days away, many NHL teams have already made key additions to their rosters. The Pittsburgh Penguins have added a trio of players that should help their Stanley Cup aspirations, the St. Louis Blues added defenseman Jay Bouwmeester last night, the Vancouver Canucks added forward Derek Roy this ...

Is Kiprusoff Heading To The Maple Leafs?

After months of speculation that the Toronto Maple Leafs would eventually make a move for Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, it appears as if the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking elsewhere. According to TSN, the Maple Leafs have been granted permission by the Calgary Flames to speak to goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff’s agent and have also ...

Should The Edmonton Oilers And Toronto Maple Leafs Be Trading Partners?

  As the trade deadline quickly approaches (April 3rd @ 3:00), our thoughts have turned to the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. A quick look at the standings will reveal that Toronto and Edmonton are at opposite ends of the spectrum. That said, Edmonton and Toronto are two of the NHL’s youngest teams and are ...

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