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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mahovlich, Marner, Tavares & More
August 13th, 2019 It’s easy for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to get lost in the one thing that is NOT happening this summer (Mitch Marner signing), and forget about how busy the summer has really been for the team. We’ve learned two things about general manager Kyle Dubas: first, he’s not afraid to make moves; second, he can be exceedingly creative in...
Hate Him or Love Him, Alfie is an Ottawa legend
September 8th, 2016 Last week we went over some of the brightest spots in Daniel Alfredsson's 18-year NHL career. As promised, today we will be delving into some of the more infamous acts in that time. For Sens fans, these moments endeared Alfie to them, but for people outside of Ottawa, the feeling was different. Context will be given, but no excuses...
Called Up to the Show: Hockey Players and Rock Stars
March 5th, 2015 In many ways, a hockey game plays out like a song. Each member must participate in the harmonious rhythm to find success together. Each game possesses its own timbre and tempo. A big hit or fight is the peak of a crescendo. The pitch rises with each goal and lowers after a blown call. Some teams show up late and only know how to play...
Leafs Need to Stop Recognizing Mediocre Greats
February 23rd, 2015 It was a historic night in Toronto Saturday. The team won their first game it what seemed like forever, and on top of that hosted Homecoming Night at the Air Canada Centre, announcing the two next greats to be immortalized on Legends Row. The Newest Additions to the Row Prior to their thrilling 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg...
Top 5 Battle of Ontario Moments
October 21st, 2014 Ever since the late 1990's when the Toronto Maple Leafs were added back to the Eastern Conference, there has been a brutal rivalry between the only two Ontario-based teams in the NHL. Whether if it's a bench brawl, a triple overtime game in the playoffs, or a collapse of epic proportions, these two teams can't seem to play an...
Maple Leafs: Non-Leafs Still Salary Cap Hits
September 30th, 2013 With the season looming - and rosters being set - some teams are fighting to drop under the cap by moving players to long-term injury reserve or sending others to their minor league affiliates. As it has widely been discussed, the signing of Cody Franson is one move that sent the Toronto Maple Leafs over the cap. The team followed...
The Most Hated Toronto Maple Leafs Of All-Time
November 1st, 2012 As sports fans, most of the allure is drawn from our longing to see our favorite teams bring home a championship. Championships are great, but not every team or fan base will get to celebrate a championship in their lifetime. If you are a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and you were born after 1967 you have spent your entire life...
Epic Flyers Moments: Sami Kapanen's Heart VS. Toronto Maple Leafs
September 28th, 2012 In 2004, the diminuitive Sami Kapanen was one of the fastest players in the NHL. Standing only 5'9", his speed went unmatched in both "Fastest Skater" events before the All-Star games in 2000 and 2002. It helped him to beat defenders out wide on offense, and it helped him to avoid big hits along the boards. It didn't help him in...Book Review: Hockey Superstitions
Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks. By Andrew Podnieks. (2010, Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 175. $19.99 CAN/$17.95. ISBN 978-0-7710-7108-9) Every athletic league presents multiple forms of superstition. From tee-ball to the NHL, it is not difficult to find someone...
