Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Trade for Vesa Toskala From the Sharks Spencer Lazary | September 22, 2025 On June 22, 2007, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a move to bolster their goaltending situation by acquiring Vesa Toskala from the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks received a conditional…
Jean-Sébastien Giguère Trade Revisted Andrew Forbes | August 31, 2022 It was over 12 years ago when the Toronto Maple Leafs, who were struggling during the 2009-10 season, were in search of a goalie to turn things around just three…
Maple Leafs’ Recent Dealings With the Sharks Andrew Forbes | December 10, 2018 While they reside in different conferences and rarely compete for two points, the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks have met at the trade table a number of times…
The Two Sides of Miscast: A One-Facet Dark Saga in Leaf Land Kenneth Lam | July 14, 2015 The Post Boys of Negative Miscasts When the word ‘miscast’ is being tossed around in the ‘Centre of the Hockey Universe,’ Leafs Nation automatically think of the names Tyler Bozak…
Tuesday Trade Review: Drafting Logan Couture Drew Weber | March 24, 2015 Logan Couture has become one of the best first-round draft picks in San Jose Sharks’ history. Selected ninth overall in the 2007 Entry Draft, he has been successful in teal and is now…
Much Ado About Flames Goalie #2 Thomas Strangward | July 13, 2012 The Calgary Flames have certainly addressed one area of concern this offseason, as the additions of Jiri Hudler, Roman Cervenka, and Dennis Wideman have certainly elevated the skill level of…
Darryl Sutter’s First Take Thomas Strangward | June 16, 2012 When the Los Angeles Kings completed what is possibly the most dominating post season appearance in the last decade of the NHL, Darryl Sutter became just the 5th coach in…
Top 30 Ice Hockey Bloopers (Part I – Picks 1-15) Anatoliy Metter | June 11, 2012 Hockey might be a very physical and intimidating game to play, but the sport has been entertaining fans across the world for countless decades. While the sport might get a…
Brian Burke in Toronto: His 5 Best Transactions Mark Ascione | May 22, 2012 Brian Burke has been with Toronto since November, 2008. For many, he came to a team that had precious little desirable talent playing at the NHL level, and the franchise was lacking…
Brian Burke Is His Own Worst Enemy Mark Ascione | May 18, 2012 Brian Burke has never been the shy type. For some, that made him an ideal candidate for the general manager’s job with the Toronto Maple Leafs — a no-nonsense guy who…
2010 NHL Trade Deadline Blog Mike Miccoli | March 3, 2010 By Mike Miccoli, Special to NHL Trade Deadline In a day that many hockey fans circle on their calendar each year, the trade deadline is the final opportunity for NHL…
The Hockey Writers 2009-10 Preview: Northeast Division James Neveau | September 17, 2009 A preview of the Northeast Division, complete with links and info to keep you in the know.