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Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ 2009 Memorial Cup

Dave Jewell | February 9, 2021

With no live OHL hockey on the horizon, sometimes sitting back and reminiscing can help quench the thirst for hockey. In 2009, the Windsor Spitfires made history by winning their…

Categories OHL

Looking Back at the Last Four Maple Leafs Second Rounders

Anthony Fusco | June 5, 2015

If you want to build a successful and winning NHL hockey team, a smart way to start would be the draft. You can lay the foundation of your team for…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Meet Your New Leaf: Peter Holland

Alex Mai | November 19, 2013

It seems like every NHL fan knew what was wrong with the Maple Leafs – a lack of depth at center that became problematic after the team lost its top-3.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Toronto Maple Leafs Top Prospects Report

Mark Ritter | December 20, 2012

Heading into the 2012 NHL season NHL.com ranked the top ten prospects in the Toronto Maple Leafs system. Joe Colborne was ranked number one while, Jesse Blacker, Brad Ross, Tyler…

Categories NHL Prospects, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Marlies Players Most Likely to Make the Toronto Maple Leafs

Lukas Hardonk | October 14, 2012

The Toronto Marlies’ season is under way with plenty of great Toronto Maple Leafs prospects to watch. Which of them are most likely to make the jump?

Categories AHL, Toronto Maple Leafs

Cody Franson Signs In Sweden

Mark Ritter | October 2, 2012

With a new CBA still in doubt, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Cody Franson has signed a contract to play a full season with Brynas of the Swedish Elite League. Franson,…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto: Where Do They Go From Here?

Mark Ascione | April 16, 2012

It’s guaranteed to be an interesting off season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The daggers are out. LeafsNation is unhappy, and with good reason. Things looked so good, then turned…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

Top-prospect Huberdeau wins it for the Sea Dogs in OT thriller

Cam Charron | May 24, 2011

If it had gone the other way, defenseman Jesse Blacker may not have called his teammates “passengers” or been so hard on himself. After all, when your team wins, there’s…

Categories National Juniors, NHL Prospects

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Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Kyrou Trade Rumours, Pettersson, Chytil and More

Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane Facing Unwarranted Criticism From Fans

Fresh-Start Trade Scenario Taking Shape Between Oilers and Maple Leafs

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