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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.

Zach Hyman the Latest Maple Leaf Who Got Away

After seeing Edmonton Oilers’ forward Zach Hyman score his 50th goal of the season, it brought up the discussion of why he left the Toronto Maple Leafs — or why they let him walk to free agency. Well, on the JD Bunkis podcast on Sportsnet, guest James Mirtle of The Athletic seemed to break it all down. He said, “He was going to come for less; the cap hit was going to be lower; it was going to be more years.” Mirtle would go on to say, “It was so close to getting done, but I still never got a great answer as…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Woll & Tavares Very Bad Day

A great children’s book titled “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” was written by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Ray Cruz. Last night, the Maple Leafs might have just played out the book’s sequel on the ice. In a high-scoring game at Scotiabank Arena, the New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 6-3. Despite what might have been the Maple Leafs’ best first-period performance of the season, where they outshot the Devils 25-10, they found themselves trailing 2-1. Related: 7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton Blame that partly on New…

Today in Hockey History: March 27

One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. A legendary run began in Vancouver after a suspension was handed down and the day has been full of NHL and franchise firsts. It is time for our daily trip back through the years to experience all the best moments this date has had to offer. Ray Bourque Loved Playing on March 27 Ray Bourque had many big moments during his Hall of Fame career and he had a handful of important ones on this date. On March…

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7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton

Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership, and enduring passion for the game. Throughout his long NHL tenure, Thornton etched his name into hockey history with remarkable…

 

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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.