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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.

Predicting the Maple Leafs’ 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Roster

We are only 16 games away from the 2024 NHL Playoffs, and now is when coaches experiment with different line combinations. The Toronto Maple Leafs experiments are in full force due to injuries. Head coach Sheldon Keefe lost both Mitch Marner and Calle Jarnkrok to injuries within a week of each other, which means that the top line is missing their first and second options. Keefe has had to get creative, which should make it much easier to adjust when injuries occur in the postseason. I figured this is a good time to look at the roster and attempt to…

Maple Leafs’ Playoff Wild Cards: Bertuzzi, Domi, and Dewar

The Toronto Maple Leafs will head into the postseason with the Core Four of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares intact. However, they’ve added some secondary pieces that could make a difference between another short playoff run or a much longer run toward the coveted Stanley Cup.  Related: PWHL Minnesota Approaches Trade Deadline & Roster Freeze Specifically, the team has welcomed three new faces to their forward lineup since the off-season: Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, and Connor Dewar. Each player brings a unique skill set that could impact the team’s playoff aspirations. What can fans expect from…

Easton Cowan Breaks London Knights’ Point-Streak Record

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan is making his mark in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with his phenomenal performance for the London Knights. He’s also supporting his choice as the Maple Leafs’ first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Cowan was selected 28th overall by the Maple Leafs. Cowan Has Written His Name in the London Knights’ Record Book Yesterday, Cowan wrote his name in the Knights’ record books when he extended his point streak to an impressive 34 games. In the Sunday game against the Windsor Spitfires, he registered two assists in his team’s 7-4 win. Interestingly,…

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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.