Posts About "Frederik Andersen"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Ceci, Andersen & More
August 7th, 2020 I suppose I have to credit the Columbus Blue Jackets and coach John Tortorella for mounting a comeback from a 3-0 deficit to win in overtime 4-3, but it’s tough. Honestly, the more I see and hear the Blue Jackets head coach talk to almost anyone, the more I find his shtick tiresome and banal. That said, he’s obviously a good coach...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Andersen, Matthews, Robertson & Muzzin
August 5th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs came out against the Columbus Blue Jackets and won Game 2 Tuesday by a 3-0 score to even their series at 1-1. In this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss the play of Frederik Andersen and Nick Robertson in Games 1 and 2. I’ll also compare Auston Matthews’ response to the Toronto Sun’s...
Maple Leafs Need a New Plan: Too Much Wasted Effort, No Reward At All
August 3rd, 2020 Well, back to the drawing board. What we know after last night’s game is that, should the Toronto Maple Leafs move past the Columbus Blue Jackets into the playoff round, it won’t be because they swept their opponent. Last night, in what must have been totally frustrating, the Maple Leafs dumped Game 1 to the defensive-minded Blue...
Maple Leafs' Mailbag: Playoffs, Playoffs & More Playoffs
August 3rd, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff play-in series is upon us and there are still some burning questions surrounding the team coming in from Leafs Nation. As the team continues their series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, we’ll be diving into some playoff talk with the latest set of mail-in questions. Related: Maple Leafs'...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs Game 1 Loss to Blue Jackets
August 3rd, 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs hockey is officially back with Game 1 of their play-in series taking place in Toronto on Sunday night. While it’s the first meaningful hockey either team has played in months, both clubs seemed to be in midseason form with the Columbus Blue Jackets taking home a 2-0 victory to open up their 2020 playoffs. The...
Blue Jackets/Maple Leafs: 5 Specific Things to Watch For
August 2nd, 2020 It's finally here. Gameday. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs open their postseason Sunday night in Toronto in what should be an outstanding matchup. But who has the upper hand? Who will come out victorious in this best-of-five series? While I'm not going to predict a winner, I will share five specific things that...
5 Takeaways from Maple Leafs' Exhibition Win Over Canadiens
July 30th, 2020 With pre-playoff training camps finally wrapped up, the Toronto Maple Leafs got their first official game action last night as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in exhibition play. Related: The Maple Leafs and the Legend of the Muskoka Five A frantic if not slightly sloppy game provided a nice little sneak peek into what we...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Andersen, Kerfoot, & More
July 29th, 2020 The good news is that the Toronto Maple Leafs won their exhibition game on Tuesday against Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens by a 4-2 score; but, that’s not the best news. The best news I’ve heard in a while came the day before when the NHL reported there were no new cases of COVID-19 at the end of Phase 3 as teams moved into...
3 Maple Leafs Under Some Playoff Pressure
July 29th, 2020 No matter the sport, athletes face pressure to perform well and exceed expectations, and when the postseason arrives, that’s when the real test begins. The Toronto Maple Leafs are always under a microscope. As one of the most historic franchises in the NHL, expectations are extremely high. The Stanley Cup has been said to be the...
Maple Leafs' Jack Campbell: A Viable Postseason Goalie Option - Finally
July 20th, 2020 Can Jack Campbell be a factor during the Toronto Maple Leafs postseason? Here’s hoping that won’t be necessary. Still, for the first time in several seasons, the Maple Leafs are entering postseason play with some confidence they have a goalie that delivers when and if he’s called upon to do so. Is Head Coach Sheldon Keefe...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Matthews & Andersen
July 17th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at William Nylander’s desire to carry over his stellar season into the postseason. I’ll also make a case for Auston Matthews to be a candidate for the Lady Byng Trophy, and I’ll ask which Frederik Andersen might show up during the postseason. Item One: Where...
Blue Jackets Enter Bubble With Hidden Advantage
July 14th, 2020 Generally speaking, you are as good on any given night as your starting goaltender. If your starting goalie pitches a shutout, you will win. If they give up four goals in the first period, chances are you can't wait for the game to be over. That can't come soon enough. The concept of good goaltending sounds simple but its...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Canucks, Maple Leafs, More
July 12th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is lots of information out there as it pertains to the Montreal Canadiens, more specifically Max Domi and Karl Alzner. Mike Green has opted out from the Edmonton Oilers camp, as has Sven Baertschi from the Vancouver Canucks. Romak Polak makes an expected decision in Dallas and there is talk about the...
