Toronto Maple Leafs Profiles: Phil Kessel Lukas Hardonk | December 1, 2011 Phil Kessel’s career really took a huge step forward when he joined the United States National Under-18 Team. He was just as much of a goal scorer and point producer as he is now when he played for the U-18 team. Over two seasons, Kessel, who was 16 when he began playing for the team, scored 32 goals and 58 points over two seasons (44 games).
Joffrey Lupul Named November’s Third Star Lukas Hardonk | December 1, 2011 After Phil Kessel was named the NHL’s first star for the month for October, the Toronto Maple Leafs were involved in the awards once again. This time, however, it was not the league’s leading point and goal scorer. Rather it was Joffrey Lupul, the second half of what many are calling the league’s most dynamic duo.
Jake Gardiner – a rare find in the NHL rookie class Paul Bruno | December 1, 2011 Jake Gardiner was the Anaheim Ducks’ first round pick (17th overall) in the 2008 Amateur Draft, but is only now playing in his first NHL season as a 21-year old…
First Quarter Findings… James Phieffer | November 29, 2011 With all 30 teams having reached the 20 game mark, the unofficial quarter mark of the NHL season, it’s time to take a hard look at the story so far,…
The Angst of Maple Leaf Gardens Mark Ascione | November 29, 2011 Change is, as most folks will tell you, inevitable. Frankly, the NHL is loaded with change, be it franchises moving cities or introducing new uniforms, changing styles in play, and of…
More Than Just a Face in the Crowd Jas Faulkner | November 29, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, senior correspondent author’s note: Stick taps to Andrea Lindgren and Phyl Good for catching that Ryan Kesler is actually American by birth (a Canuck by the grace…
Book Review: Stellicktricity Christopher Ralph | November 29, 2011 Stellicktricity: Stories, Highlights, and Other Hockey Juice from a Life Plugged into the Game by Gord Stellick Check out the THW Book Room for many more hockey book reviews. While…
Maple Leafs’ Gustavsson Beginning to Shine Without Reimer Lukas Hardonk | November 27, 2011 When sophomore goalie James Reimer went down with an upper-body injury on October 22 in Montreal, just about everyone involved with the Toronto Maple Leafs held their breath. At the time, Reimer appeared to be OK. However, after he was re-evaluated in the dressing room during the first intermission, the decision was made to pull him
Confusing Times for Leaf Fans Mark Ascione | November 24, 2011 It was during a Twitter conversation with a fellow Leaf fan that I realized these are somewhat confusing times for Leaf Nation. Fairly good times, but confusing nonetheless. Before people…
The Maple Leafs Are Not Who we Thought They Were Lukas Hardonk | November 23, 2011 Going into this season, everyone was saying that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes rest on the shoulders of sophomore James Reimer.
Phoenix Coyotes Sign Kyle Turris, Trade Speculation Can Begin Salim Valji | November 22, 2011 There is no secret to center Kyle Turris’s lack of faith in the Phoenix Coyotes organization, as seen by his summer trade request and holdout to start this season. The…
Which Surprising Team Is Most Likely To Stay In The Playoff Hunt? Tim Kolupanowich | November 21, 2011 Every year there are a few teams that start off the season playing well beyond everyone’s expectations and giving their fanbase hope of a playoff run before fading back out…