Toronto Maple Leafs News & Opinion

Maple Leafs Need to Sign Mikheyev to a Long-Term Contract

The Old Prof | November 3, 2019

When thinking about how good or how bad a hockey player is, it’s sometimes easy to get caught in the moment or use a small body of evidence to make…

Johnsson Scores in Shootout, Maple Leafs beat Flyers 4-3

The Canadian Press | November 3, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — Andres Johnsson scored in the 11th round of the shootout to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.
Kasperi Kapanen, Jason Spezza and Mitchell Marner scored for Toronto, which received 3…

Ilya Mikheyev: An Early Calder Trophy Favourite

Andrew Forbes | November 2, 2019

Some of you might still be doing an internet search as to who Ilya Mikheyev is, but for those who want a quick reminder, he’s a 25-year-old Russian rookie for…

Jake Muzzin’s Health Is Key to Maple Leafs’ Success

Brian Joyce | November 2, 2019

Jake Muzzin left the ice during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ game against the Washington Capitals after a controversial hit from Tom Wilson. The hit caught Muzzin in the leg after…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Hyman, Gilmour & Prospects

The Old Prof | November 2, 2019

It hasn’t gone that well for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but help is on the way. Captain John Tavares is likely to play this Saturday night. However, it seems when…

Maple Leafs Sitting Outside Playoffs as Calendar Flips to November

The Canadian Press | November 1, 2019

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs woke up Friday morning and found themselves in an uncomfortable position — on the outside looking in. Toronto was bumped from a playoff position Thursday…

All 7 Canadian NHL Teams Playing in the U.S. on Saturday

The Canadian Press | November 1, 2019

Hockey on a Saturday night is woven into Canada’s cultural fabric. Families gather in front of televisions, friends meet at bars, and fans make arena pilgrimages to cheer on their favourite teams. But…

Will the Maple Leafs’ Nightmare End?

Peter Baracchini | November 1, 2019

The start of the NHL season hasn’t been kind to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Even with Halloween over, the nightmare still continues. With the calendar changing to November, it’s time…

What John Tavares’ Absence Has Taught Us About the Maple Leafs

Chris Faria | October 31, 2019

It’s been a painful two weeks for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They lost their captain John Tavares to a broken finger on Oct. 16 and have looked uninspired, for the…

Maple Leafs Team News: Ovechkin, Matthews, Muzzin, Dermott & More

The Old Prof | October 31, 2019

In Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, once again the Toronto Maple Leafs shot themselves in the foot. The team surrendered their one-goal advantage during the third period and…

NHL Notebook: Carlson’s Flying Start, Ovie’s Advice, ‘the Michigan’

The Canadian Press | October 30, 2019

Todd Reirden has crossed paths with some great defencemen in his day. The head coach of the Washington Capitals played alongside Chris Pronger in St. Louis and worked with Kris…

Former Maple Leafs GM Jim Gregory Dies at 83

The Canadian Press | October 30, 2019

TORONTO — Hockey Hall of Famer Jim Gregory, who served 10 years as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs before spending decades as an NHL executive, has died. He…