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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.

Maple Leafs Need to Upgrade In-Game Entertainment at Scotiabank Arena
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At the same time as the Toronto Maple Leafs have been working away at improving their on-ice product with the hiring of Craig Berube and additions of the likes of Anthony Stolarz and Chris Tanev, their owners, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), have been looking to improve the in-game experience at Scotiabank Arena. To the credit of MLSE and the Maple Leafs’ game operations crew, their efforts have been clear. Work is still ongoing on the ambitious renovation project around the arena. Meanwhile, subtle enhancements have been made to the in-game entertainment, with new corporate partnerships with companies like…

Rumored Salary Cap Jump May Greatly Alter Maple Leafs Plans
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Elliotte Friedman reported this weekend that the NHL and the NHLPA will have conversations about the salary cap under a new CBA. Friedman noted during Saturday Headlines that negotiations could raise the cap to as much as $95 million, even $97 million, starting as early as next season. How will that affect the Toronto Maple Leafs and their offseason plans? The answer is, potentially in a big way. What’s The Story with the Salary Cap? Friedman noted that the league could decide to keep the cap increase as projected, and around $92 million. However, because previous negotiations set the cap at…

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Blues, Red Wings, Blackhawks
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have revealed that defenseman Darnell Nurse will miss 5-10 days after being hit by Ryan Reaves. Meanwhile, Calle Jarnkrok underwent hernia surgery and will be out indefinitely for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will the team use LTIR to try and replace him at the NHL Trade Deadline? Taylor Hall says he was shocked by the Blackhawks decision to scratch him from the lineup. Finally, there is some waiver news as Kasperi Kapanen was waived by the St. Louis Blues and Jack Campbell cleared with the Detroit Red Wings. Nurse Out 5-10 Days…

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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?

Craig Berube is the current head coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.