Toronto Maple Leafs News & Opinion

NHL News & Notes: Chiarelli, Gardiner & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | January 23, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, the Edmton Oilers have fired Peter Chiarelli from his role as general manager, Jake Gardiner is a game-time decision for the Toronto Maple Leafs and…

Can the Maple Leafs New ‘3M Line’ Carry Them?

The Old Prof | January 23, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock has made changes. He has created a new line combination of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Patrick Marleau. Obviously, I have (as I am…

NHL Rumors: Talbot, Matthews, Devils, Wild, More

Jim Parsons | January 22, 2019

In today’s rumor rundown, there is an update out of Toronto on the negotiations with Auston Matthews, a potential plan in place when it comes to the goaltending situation in…

Matthews & Marner Paired as Maple Leafs Search for Answers

The Canadian Press | January 22, 2019

TORONTO — Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are the last players off the ice at the conclusion of every Toronto Maple Leafs’ pre-game warmup.
As the in-arena music blares and fans press against the glass looking for a souvenir, the talented duo&nbs…

NHL News & Notes: Teravainen, Spooner, Johnsson & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | January 21, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed Teuvo Teravainen to a contract extension, Ryan Spooner and Ty Rattie have been placed on waivers, Andreas Johnsson is out…

Are the Maple Leafs Simply Not Good Enough?

The Old Prof | January 21, 2019

After John Tavares signed as a Toronto Maple Leaf last summer, the hopes of the fans were buoyant. Certainly, this was to be the season the team would contend for…

Coyotes Sink Slumping Maple Leafs – Hinostroza With Winner

The Canadian Press | January 21, 2019

TORONTO — Vinnie Hinostroza scored the winner in the third period as the Arizona Coyotes defeated the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Sunday night.
Clayton Keller, Mario Kempe and Lawson Crouse, into an empty net, had the other goals for …

NHL Rumors: Muzzin and the Leafs, Skinner, Oilers, and More

Jim Parsons | January 19, 2019

In today’s rumor rundown the Leafs have to decide the price they’re willing to pay for a defenseman, the Sabres and Jeff Skinner are working hard to get a deal…

Maple Leafs’ Return If They Move Johnsson or Kapanen

The Old Prof | January 19, 2019

On Jan. 17, Jim Parsons’ rumors report cited Bob McKenzie’s belief that the Toronto Maple Leafs would consider trading Andreas Johnsson or Kasperi Kapanen in the right deal. McKenzie was clear that the Maple…

Panthers Top Maple Leafs – Snap 7-Game Losing Streak

The Canadian Press | January 19, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. — Mike Matheson scored the winning goal to help the Florida Panthers snap a seven-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night.
Mike Hoffman and Frank Vatrano also scored for Florida. Roberto Luongo made 20 sa…

Why Jake Gardiner Will Leave the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Old Prof | January 18, 2019

Toronto Maple Leaf fans likely won’t agree, but Jake Gardiner is a really good hockey player. If you don’t think so, watch what happens when he becomes an unrestricted free…

Maple Leafs Beat Bolts in Tampa Bay

The Canadian Press | January 18, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — Mitchell Marner scored a go-ahead goal late in the second period, Nazem Kadri and Patrick Marleau each had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.
Frederik Andersen…