The Angst of Maple Leaf Gardens Mark Ascione | November 29, 2011 Change is, as most folks will tell you, inevitable. Frankly, the NHL is loaded with change, be it franchises moving cities or introducing new uniforms, changing styles in play, and of…
More Than Just a Face in the Crowd Jas Faulkner | November 29, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, senior correspondent author’s note: Stick taps to Andrea Lindgren and Phyl Good for catching that Ryan Kesler is actually American by birth (a Canuck by the grace…
Book Review: Stellicktricity Christopher Ralph | November 29, 2011 Stellicktricity: Stories, Highlights, and Other Hockey Juice from a Life Plugged into the Game by Gord Stellick Check out the THW Book Room for many more hockey book reviews. While…
Maple Leafs’ Gustavsson Beginning to Shine Without Reimer Lukas Hardonk | November 27, 2011 When sophomore goalie James Reimer went down with an upper-body injury on October 22 in Montreal, just about everyone involved with the Toronto Maple Leafs held their breath. At the time, Reimer appeared to be OK. However, after he was re-evaluated in the dressing room during the first intermission, the decision was made to pull him
Confusing Times for Leaf Fans Mark Ascione | November 24, 2011 It was during a Twitter conversation with a fellow Leaf fan that I realized these are somewhat confusing times for Leaf Nation. Fairly good times, but confusing nonetheless. Before people…
The Maple Leafs Are Not Who we Thought They Were Lukas Hardonk | November 23, 2011 Going into this season, everyone was saying that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes rest on the shoulders of sophomore James Reimer.
Phoenix Coyotes Sign Kyle Turris, Trade Speculation Can Begin Salim Valji | November 22, 2011 There is no secret to center Kyle Turris’s lack of faith in the Phoenix Coyotes organization, as seen by his summer trade request and holdout to start this season. The…
Which Surprising Team Is Most Likely To Stay In The Playoff Hunt? Tim Kolupanowich | November 21, 2011 Every year there are a few teams that start off the season playing well beyond everyone’s expectations and giving their fanbase hope of a playoff run before fading back out…
Book Review: The Lives of Conn Smythe Rebecca Dobrinski | November 20, 2011 The Lives of Conn Smythe: From the Battlefield to Maple Leaf Gardens: A Hockey Icon’s Story . By Kelly McParland. (2011, Toronto: FENN/McClelland & Stewart Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 370. $32.99.…
Memories of Dougie, The Eagle and Nieuwy Mark Ascione | November 20, 2011 The 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class had a distinct Toronto flavor to it, as all 4 of the player inductees saw their careers pass through the city. That’s…
What Can be Done About the Maple Leafs? Lukas Hardonk | November 19, 2011 For whatever reason, the Toronto Maple Leafs have really been struggling to get back into the win column lately. They have lost five of their last six games, which is certainly enough reason for Leafs fans to get worried. However, unlike years past, there are multiple positives that can be taken out of this year’s November slump.
Max Domi: A Different Chip Off The Old Block David OConnor | November 19, 2011 If you didn’t know his last name was Domi, you would never guess that he’s the son of a legendary hockey enforcer. Max Domi’s elite offensive talent and vision have…