Very decisively Shanahan set out to reshape this organization and the fruits of his labor were on showcase last night. The game was pivotal on a couple of fronts, it gave the Maple Leafs the opportunity to give themselves some breathing room between them and the Islanders/Lightning who were both on the Maple Leafs heals for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. … More The House Shanahan Built
Leave it to the Toronto sports media and some in Leafs Nation to make a shark out of a minnow (Pardon the fishy pun). … More Manufactured Controversy: Part Two
Zach Hyman has come a long way in such a short period of time, a relative unknown to the Toronto hockey market when he was acquired from the Florida Panthers on June 19th, 2015 in exchange for centre Greg McKegg; four days later was signed to a two-year entry level contract with the Maple Leafs. Florida had drafted Hyman 123rd overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. … More Player Profile: Zach Hyman
The Toronto Maple Leafs face a fierce battle to make the playoffs this season, having a stat line that reads 3-4-3 in the last 10 games has done little to help their chances in getting into the playoffs. The Boston Bruins with 76 points, and having played two more games than the Maple Leafs with an … More Target: Boston Bruins
February certainly wasn’t friendly to the Toronto Maple Leafs after a series of bad games and setbacks have now placed their playoff aspirations in jeopardy. With the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders making their push up the standings, these teams have tightened an already tight playoff race around the Maple Leafs. … More 10 games that will define the 2016-2017 Maple Leafs Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the day by not doing anything, and remaining patient and sticking to their plan that was started when Brendan Shanahan came in 2014. … More Trade Deadline: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition
In an uncharacteristic rumour coming true, Brian Boyle has become a Maple Leaf. What we have seen from Shannahan and Co. is to not believe the rumors as this administration doesn’t allow leaks to hit the media. So all this makes this trade that much more amazing that it came true. So to my excitement … More Welcome to Toronto: Brian Boyle
In a season where no one could have predicted such a drastic improvement in the fortunes of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a lot has been made of where James van Riemsdyk fits in currently and in the future plans going forward for the organization. Some have suggested the only way to acquire the much needed … More Curious case of James van Riemsdyk
I would like to thank @_Rich_Money for his contribution to the Centre of Leafs Nation blog. Rich’s story is inspirational! I can’t thank him enough for sharing his story with all of us. … More How The Leafs Helped me, Be me
Here is where being simply critical and having critical thinking is so important in judging the team and their current precarious spot of being tied for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. … More Critical Thinking versus Being Simply Critical
