Toronto Maple Leafs News & Opinion

The Good and Bad of the Leafs’ 2011-12 Second Half

Mark Ascione | April 9, 2011

It was only a matter of time before the Maple Leafs’ dreams of post-season play came to an end. Too much poor play in the season’s first half guaranteed it.…

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Tim Brent Nominated for Masterton Trophy

Lukas Hardonk | April 8, 2011

The heart, hustle and hard work of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tim Brent has paid off. Brent, 27, is the Maple Leafs’ Bill Masterton Trophy nominee. The award is…

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Offense Continues to Improve

Lukas Hardonk | April 3, 2011

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2010-2011 season with their sights set on the playoffs. However, they knew that if they were going to reach the postseason, they would…

Peter Ing and Fan-tastic Sports

Andrew Rodger | March 15, 2011

For many young hockey players, the endless dream to one day follow in the footsteps of their hockey heroes and play in the National Hockey League is immeasurable. However, unlike…

10 Surprises of the Leafs’ 2010-11 Season

Mark Ascione | March 15, 2011

As the Toronto Maple Leafs’ push to the playoffs fades, one can’t help but look back over the season. With 4 weeks and 12 games remaining, fans will say “if…

How the Toronto Maple Leafs Can Make the Playoffs

Lukas Hardonk | March 6, 2011

The Toronto Maple Leafs dug themselves quite a whole during the first half of the season but are quickly digging themselves out of it. With just 16 games left to…

Leafs Coming Together At The Right Time

Jeff Blay | March 3, 2011

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off of a huge overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night, putting them two points behind the 9th place Buffalo Sabres, and four…

Leafs Prospects Interview With Gus Katsaros of McKeen’s Hockey

Lukas Hardonk | February 23, 2011

I recently got in touch with the McKeen’s Hockey Pro Scouting Coordinator and Maple Leafs Hot Stove writer Gus Katsaros to talk about current Toronto Maple Leafs prospects. Here is…

Kaberle a Leaf No Longer

Mark Ascione | February 19, 2011

After failed attempts and a poorly kept secret in recent weeks, Tomas Kaberle is no longer a member of the Toronto Maple Leaf organization. It seemed inevitable. In the end,…

Grading the Leafs’ Trades: Are They Silly Moves or “Burkes” of Art?

James Neveau | February 19, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Of all the general managers that populate front offices throughout the NHL, there are few (with the possible exception of Glen Sather) who draw as many…

Why The Leafs Must Fire Ron Wilson

Mark Ascione | February 12, 2011

It’s been another tough year in Leaf Nation. A promising 4-0-0 start quickly degraded, and Toronto has been outside a playoff position looking up all year. The defensive play has…

Getting To Know Recent Maple Leafs Acquisition Jake Gardiner

Jeff Blay | February 11, 2011

Toronto Maple Leafs most recent acquisition, Jake Gardiner, shows plenty of potential, but still has a lot of work to do to get NHL-ready. Coming to Toronto via trade with Joffrey Lupul in exchange for Francois Beauchemin, the young blue-liner has Leaf fans anticipating his development.