G.M In Everything But Name: Thoughts on the Shanahan Press Conference James Tanner | April 14, 2015 Yesterday, while watching the Brendan Shanahan press conference, I was impressed. No way around it – Shanahan is funny, likable, self-effacing and smart. What’s not to like? In contrast to…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs on the Ropes Rick Cole | April 13, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs, reigning Stanley Cup champions, go into tonight’s sixth game of their semi-final series against Montreal with their backs firmly against the wall. The Canadiens need just…
Leafs Fire Everyone, and Good Riddance! James Tanner | April 12, 2015 Today, the Leafs announced that they have fired GM Dave Nonis, Coach Peter Horachek and all of the assistants except for Steve Staios, who’ll stay on as Manager of Player…
Mitch Marner: A Two-Team Target Andrew Forbes | April 10, 2015 It’s seems that every year – at least for the past few seasons – the OHL’s London Knights and head coach Dale Hunter spit out handfuls of NHL first round…
Honouring Colton Orr Carson Shields | April 9, 2015 The Fan As a long suffering Leafs’ fan, there have been moments over the years when I have wanted to call it quits and turn in my colours. Being a…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs, Hawks Even Series Rick Cole | April 9, 2015 Toronto Maple Leaf goalkeeper Johnny Bower was lucky he wasn’t arrested after last night’s game at Maple Leaf Gardens. Bower committed numerous acts of grand larceny upon the Montreal Canadiens,…
Maple Leafs Minute – Pure Class Off-Ice Nicco Cardarelli | April 7, 2015 The internet is littered with articles detailing the abysmal on-ice performance of the 2014-2015 Toronto Maple Leafs. This is not one of those stories. Despite the Toronto Maple Leafs dismal on-ice…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Keon Keeps Leafs In Series Rick Cole | April 7, 2015 Dave Keon scored after only 4:17 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. The Toronto win…
Brian Burke’s Terrible Tenure as Leafs GM – Part 2 James Tanner | April 6, 2015 Last week I began the task of reviewing Brian Burke’s term as the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I thought, now that it’s been three seasons since he’s…
Maple Leafs Mailbag – Easter Version James Tanner | April 4, 2015 Every week Kevin McGran answers a mailbag from folks who write him at the Toronto Star. There’s nothing wrong with his answers, but I think two perspectives are better than…
Brian Burke’s Time with Leafs: Total Failure James Tanner | April 3, 2015 Back in late 2008, I was ecstatic when the Leafs hired Brian Burke as their General Manager. Burke is outspoken, tough, plays by his own rules and is honorable. He…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Stanley Cup Playoffs Start Tonight! Rick Cole | April 1, 2015 The 1965 Stanley Cup playoffs commence on two fronts tonight with Montreal hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Black Hawks visiting the Detroit Red Wings. Leafs in “mad…