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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.

4 Potential Destinations for Toronto Maple Leafs Forward John Tavares
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Barring a change in heart, it appears that John Tavares will be moving on from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 34-year-old doesn’t necessarily want to leave Toronto, but rightfully believes he should get another solid pay day after a season in which he recorded 38 goals and 74 points in 75 games. The Maple Leafs, however, are tight against the salary cap. Related: 4 Dark Horses to Sign Maple Leafs Forward Mitch Marner “The word I’ve heard here is that Toronto is trying to be creative,” Elliotte Friedman said on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. “I think Tavares could get the…

Maple Leafs or Oilers: Who Is Better Positioned Heading Into the Offseason?
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Misery loves company, and so perhaps the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers can offer mutual support for their shared inability to stand in the way of the now back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. After both Canadian clubs fell to the Panthers this postseason, the question is what happens now and where do they stand moving forward. On the surface, it would certainly seem like Edmonton is in the more-enviable position among the two also-rans. Not only did the Oilers make it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final (for the second-straight year) compared to another second round…

Making Sense of Maple Leafs and Brandon Carlo Trade Rumors
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Despite being acquired at last season’s NHL trade deadline, Brandon Carlo’s name has resurfaced in trade rumors, raising eyebrows in Toronto and across the league. GM Brad Treliving is aware he’s losing Mitch Marner and is trying to find ways to improve the team. The Leafs might be limited in true assets to get another scorer or a second-line center, and the 28-year-old right-shot defenseman would fetch a solid return. Still, is this a good idea? Why Would the Maple Leafs Consider Trading Carlo? Carlo was brought in from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a package that included first-…

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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?

Craig Berube is the current head coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.