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The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs. The club has won 13 Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. The team was known as the Arenas and the St. Patricks before ultimately settling on Maple Leafs in 1927. While the franchise has won 13 Stanley Cups, the last occurred in 1967 giving the team the longest championship drought in the NHL.

Former Maple Leafs in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Lost in an eventful Game 3 that featured plenty of other subplots, the Toronto Maple Leafs saw a familiar face on the other side of the ice, as the Boston Bruins elected to put James van Riemsdyk into the lineup. The veteran forward affectionately known by Leafs fans as ‘JVR’ played six seasons in Toronto, recording 154 goals in 413 games as part of the Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf era. van Riemsdyk’s presence served as a reminder that former Maple Leafs are littered throughout the NHL playoff bracket, with many making an impact in a number of the ongoing…

Nylander Brushes Off Injury Questions, Citing Personal Reasons
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William Nylander is expected to be back for Game 4 in the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. But, he’s not coming back without adding a bit more drama to an already turbulent scene in Toronto. Nylander spoke with the media after taking part in practice on Friday and essentially brushed off injury issues that have kept him out of the first three games of the series. Speaking to reporters who wanted to know how he was doing, he responded that he wasn’t going to talk about it and said, “Look, that’s just personal so I’m not…

Insider Confident Maple Leafs Can Come Back in Series
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William Nylander has not played a minute in the three games of the first round of the postseason. That’s one reason the Toronto Maple Leafs are trailing the Boston Bruins two games to one.  Related: Maple Leafs Still Need More From Mitch Marner in the Playoffs Finally, after much speculation – some of it wild – Elliotte Friedman reported that Nylander’s absence stems from a severe migraine that has led team doctors to investigate the possibility of a concussion. The lack of a definitive diagnosis has contributed to the secrecy surrounding Nylander’s condition, leaving uncertainty about whether it’s solely a…

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The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft
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Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on Interstate 95 between Boston and Providence. In fact, a majority of Raycroft’s early professional career in the AHL, playing in…

 

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Maple Leafs FAQ

What year were the Toronto Maple Leafs founded?

The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs.

When did the Toronto Maple Leafs play their first game?

The Maple Leafs played their first game on Dec. 19, 1917, against the Montreal Wanderers. They lost the game 10-9.

Who is the current head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Sheldon Keefe is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.