Maple Leafs History
Darryl Sittler’s Magical 10-Point Game
February 7th, 2018 Records are made to be broken. But, more than 40 years after Darryl Sittler set the record for most points scored in a single game, it has yet to be matched, much less broken. Sittler’s name literally covered the scoresheet as he piled up six goals and four assists in the...
5 Best Draft Steals in Maple Leafs History
January 12th, 2018 The annual NHL Entry Draft is a shot in the dark. Nothing more, nothing less. Yes, those chosen in the first-round of the event are unequivocally expected to be more successful and productive than their fellow draftees, however, such does not always occur. In fact, each...
Leafs Top 5 Draft Busts
January 7th, 2018 There is always something interesting about looking back on earlier NHL draft years. Seeing where players started their careers to see where they ended up later on. And there is an enjoyment in looking back with hindsight. When thinking about NHL draft busts there are...
Maple Leafs 7 Best Tough Guys
December 11th, 2017 “If you can't beat them in the alley, you can't beat them on the ice.” The man who created, owned, coached and managed the Toronto Maple Leafs, Conn Smythe, believed that toughness was an essential part of hockey, particularly if you wanted to win. You had...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Curtis Joseph
November 13th, 2017 In this ongoing series we're debating the merits of players who may have been overlooked for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Using the Hall's criteria of judging a player based on their "playing ability, sportsmanship, character and contributions to his or her team...
Do You Know Your Maple Leafs Trivia?
August 16th, 2017 Think you know all there is to know about the Toronto Maple Leafs? Let's find out. We've dug into the past to pull out some key moments by some of the great players and coaches in the franchise's history. Enough already, let's get to it. How Well Do You Know the Leafs'...
Maple Leafs Top 3 Draft Years
June 21st, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs are awaiting the 2017 NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday. The Leafs have seven picks throughout the draft, with them having no third-rounder and two fourth-rounders. Now, in any draft, you hope that as many of the players picked make the NHL as they...
Leafs Rookies Setting Franchise Records
March 24th, 2017 Expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs were kept low this season. This was the starting point of the Leafs building their dynasty and everyone, from management to the fans, knew that this would be a slow process. All that was expected of this young team was to develop...
Then and Now: The Maple Leafs All-Time Centres
March 14th, 2017 From time to time The Hockey Writers' editors look back on old articles that generated some buzz. Today, Mar. 14, marks the 35th anniversary of Hockey Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs history, we're re-publishing...4 Best Defenseman in Maple Leafs History
February 21st, 2017 On this date, Feb. 21, 1974, we lost Hockey Hall of Famer and all-around good guy Tim Horton in an automobile accident. Horton, a six-time NHL All-Star, played 22 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. In honour of...
Top 3 All-Time Maple Leafs Goalies
February 14th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs are in their 100th season. In that time, 98 goalies have taken to the ice wearing that jersey. From Hap Holmes to Curtis McElhinney, some great goalies have played for the Blue & White. Even with so many great goalies playing for the Leafs,...
THW Live: Damien Cox and a Maple Leafs Life
December 9th, 2016 Long-time Toronto Star reporter and columnist Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) is our special guest on the The Hockey Writers Live podcast this week. Cox discusses his career with Canada's largest daily newspaper, his memories of covering the Toronto Maple Leafs and some of his...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Sawchuk Stymies Habs
November 10th, 2016 Red Burnett of the Toronto Star put it best: Terry Sawchuk’s goaltending is to the Toronto Maple Leafs what Sandy Koufax’s pitching was to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran Toronto netminder put on a brilliant performance as the Leafs edged the Montreal Canadiens...
