Leafs Daily: An Introduction and Good-Bye Robidas James Tanner | October 5, 2015 Hello friends and welcome to the newest feature at the Hockey Writers. As the tile suggests, this will be a daily (or as close to it as I can manage)…
Maple Leafs Show Restraint With Latest Roster Cuts Anthony Fusco | October 5, 2015 Everyone who follows the escapades of the Toronto Maple Leafs knew that as training camp came to an end, there would be some very important roster moves coming. The debate,…
Lou Lamoriello Isn’t What the Leafs Need Al Strachan | October 5, 2015 It seemed reasonable to give Lou Lamoriello some time after he was named general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs to see if he has changed. He hasn’t. He’s still…
Examining the Leafs Preseason Alan Hudes | October 5, 2015 Going in to training camp without big expectations, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ exhibition season brought few solutions and little in the way of positive surprises, ahead of what is expected…
Oh Canada: Predicting the NHL’s North – Part 2 Colton Davies | October 5, 2015 Part one of this two-part series featured the Canadiens, Flames, Senators and Jets, respectively, as the top-four front runners of Canada’s NHL representation. The final three teams on my list…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Suitcase Smith Just Wants to Settle Down Rick Cole | October 4, 2015 He’s just 21 years old and he’s already seen more of North America than most young men his age. No, he’s not a traveling salesman, nor is he a wandering ne’er-do-well,…
Maple Leafs Top Prospects Who Will Be Mid-Season Replacements Jeff Langridge | October 2, 2015 It is well known that the Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of players with one year left on their contracts. That number to be exact is 14, more than…
Maple Leafs Need to be Patient With Their Young Guns Anthony Fusco | October 2, 2015 Since the Toronto Maple Leafs entered their official rebuilding phase, one consistent message has been put forward by the members of the front office and the coaching staff. They have…
Leafs Rebuild Already Testing My Patience James Tanner | October 1, 2015 It’s true. But, maybe not for the reasons you think. See, after a decade that saw only a single Playoff appearance and also failed to secure the Leafs a top…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Rip Rangers in 1st Exhibition Tilt Rick Cole | October 1, 2015 The National Hockey League exhibition season got underway last night in Peterborough, Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the New York Rangers and lambasted the Broadway Blues by a…
Maple Leafs Give Andrew Campbell Two-Way Deal Dustin L. Nelson | September 29, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Andrew Campbell to a two-year, two-way contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Campbell had previously been on an AHL only deal with the…
Brad Boyes Deal An Absolute Steal For Maple Leafs Derek Neumeier | September 29, 2015 It’s amazing what a change in management can do for an NHL franchise. For the last few years the Toronto Maple Leafs have been widely considered to be one of…