The wait is over everyone, it is finally GAMEDAY in Leafs Nation! What better way to kick off the season opener than with some predictions of how I think the division standings will finish in April. Boston Bruins (3rd) This team's aging core has some hard miles on them after a trip to the Cup... Continue Reading →
The Maple Leafs head into the 2019/2020 season with Mitch Marner and the other RFAs signed, questions around the defense answered with the addition of Tyson Barrie (still can’t believe I am even saying that), third and fourth lines have also seen significant upgrade. However there are two lingering questions that continue to bother a... Continue Reading →
After going over my predictions for the Leafs forward lines on opening night in Part 1. Let's begin Part 2 of my predictions with my ideal pairs for the Leafs newlook defensive core. Defence Muzzin - BarrieRielly - CeciKivihalme/Sandin - Schmaltz/Liljegren With Dermott expected to miss all of October, the top 4 is pretty much... Continue Reading →
FINALLY!!! "We can, and we will" was what Kyle Dubas famously said to Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek regarding contract negotiations with his 3 star young RFA's, and this just after landing the biggest UFA in the history of the NHL's cap era. All anyone could wonder was how Dubas going to make it all... Continue Reading →
Yes, we at Centre of Leafs Nation have been critical of Mitch Marner during the on-going negotiations on a new deal, but no, we don't have a personal vendetta against him. We have, however, grown frustrated with the manner by which things have played out over the last year. Our coverage has always has been... Continue Reading →
