Toronto Maple Leafs News & Opinion

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Pulford’s Pair Leads Leafs

Rick Cole | November 19, 2014

The Toronto Maple Leafs reclaimed third place in the National Hockey League standings last night as they downed the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. In the…

Why Was Filip Forsberg’s Goal Allowed Against Toronto?

Colin Fitts | November 18, 2014

With the Nashville Predators pouring it on the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night, Filip Forsberg put the 6th goal of the night into the back of the net past James…

James Reimer is the Devil. Wait, What?

Adam R | November 18, 2014

I had originally intended for my first post on TheHockeywriters.com to be about the Bruins and Leafs game on November 13th. My expectation was a Leafs loss that would…

Phil Kessel is the Coolest Guy in the NHL

James Tanner | November 18, 2014

Get cancer – Return and score 30 goals. Get Traded in a trade that is universally panned – Become so good it’s irrelevant. Get shoulder surgery – Return and score…

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Blake Law Suit Settled

Rick Cole | November 17, 2014

With no games to report on from last night, we have a potpourri of news items from around the world of hockey. Lawsuits, mysterious ailments and individual accomplishments are making…

The NHL Standings: Surprises, Anomalies and Quirks

James Tanner | November 15, 2014

As the NHL approaches the 1/4 mark of the season, I thought it would interesting to look through and think about the standings a little bit. The main takeaway?…

If the Leafs Want to Compete Now, Answer Is Simple: Richards, Myers

James Tanner | November 13, 2014

I have been complaining lately about the Leaf lack of direction. To sum up quickly: I feel that without a top centre and another top pairing defenseman, the Leafs are…

Things to Hate About the NHL

James Tanner | November 11, 2014

The NHL is awesome. Full disclosure: I am a bit of a hockey enthusiast! However, there are some things that just make you so mad you have to write a…

Ottawa Slipping in the Battle of Ontario

Trevor Beggs | November 10, 2014

Peter Holland was the first star in Toronto’s 5-3 win over Ottawa on Sunday. (Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports)

Sunday’s game marked the 100th match-up between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators, and for quite some time the rivalry hasn’t gone in Ottawa’s favour.

Why Trading Bozak is the Right Move

James Tanner | November 10, 2014

I don’t have anything against Tyler Bozak, but as Brian Burke would say “We would like to thank him for his service and wish him the best.” The guy is…

The Toronto Maple Leafs Salary Cap Loophole

Joshua Weissbock | November 10, 2014

In the cap world of the NHL every team should be looking at every market inefficiency possible to try and maximize the advantage for their team. Being able to exploit…

Clarke MacArthur & David Clarkson: A Tale of Two Signings

Callum Fraser | November 9, 2014

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators will never forget the NHL’s 2013 free-agent frenzy. And while one team tosses and turns in their slumber as they recall the decisions made…