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The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs. The club has won 13 Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. The team was known as the Arenas and the St. Patricks before ultimately settling on Maple Leafs in 1927. While the franchise has won 13 Stanley Cups, the last occurred in 1967 giving the team the longest championship drought in the NHL.

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll, Samsonov, Marner & Rielly

In tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals, Maple Leafs fans should look for a solid response following a hugely disappointing performance against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Head coach Sheldon Keefe expects a better effort and (surprisingly) more maturity from his players after the 6-3 loss.  Twice Toronto held one-goal leads and lost them with their costly mistakes and lethargic defensive play. Auston Matthews is sitting at an NHL-leading 59 goals this season, and he could hit the 60 mark tonight as the Maple Leafs try to reignite their offensive fire. However, they’ll need a collective response from their…

Maple Leafs: Predicting Max Domi’s Next Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have their sights set on making a deep run into the playoffs this season but will have to soon shift their focus to re-signing some of their pending free agents. While they shouldn’t have a problem making a decent postseason run, the Maple Leafs’ depth is in question after a questionable 2024 Trade Deadline. One player who has played well and been a welcomed addition to the team this season since signing a one-year contract in the offseason is forward Max Domi, who needs a new contract before the 2024-25 campaign. It’s fair to assume the…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have strategically moved goaltender Thatcher Demko to LTIR. Does that change his recovery timeline? Meanwhile, Ethan Bear has taken an indefinite leave from the Washington Capitals. Is Corey Perry looking to re-sign in Edmonton after this season ends? The Calgary Flames plan to sit down and talk with Jacob Markstrom about his future with the team. Finally, injury updates out of Toronto suggest Mitch Marner isn’t close to coming back and the team will also be without Morgan Rielly. Demko On LTIR for Cap Reasons General Manager Patrik Allvin revealed that goaltender…

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7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton

Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership, and enduring passion for the game. Throughout his long NHL tenure, Thornton etched his name into hockey history with remarkable…

 

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Maple Leafs FAQ

What year were the Toronto Maple Leafs founded?

The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs.

When did the Toronto Maple Leafs play their first game?

The Maple Leafs played their first game on Dec. 19, 1917, against the Montreal Wanderers. They lost the game 10-9.

Who is the current head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Sheldon Keefe is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.