We currently find ourselves starring down the barrel of a possible four month pause in the 2019/2020 NHL season. An unfinished chapter in this long book of the Leafs era. I cannot remember a season since maybe the Burke era that has had such a disappointing narrative surrounding the team. Unfortunately, my urge to talk... Continue Reading →
Centre of Leafs’ Nation Podcast: Cooling Down The Hottest Takes In Leafs Nation
After many technical difficulties, we have our first podcast up for the season! Apologies it isn't the longest working with a platform provider to get the remaining kinks out so we can create more regular content/longer podcasts. Also check out our latest blog, if you haven't already!! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KOx9cKw5zAofXPaxQFPlh?si=DoWBCFk2S-y2JyplH9FaGQ
Mitch Marner’s Great European Vacation
If you have been following Centre of Leafs Nation on Twitter, it should have come as no surprise that Mitch Marner, Darren Farris and company played the “Europe Card” in this dragged out negotiation process. As I had predicted months ago for this card to have ultimate impact it had to come just before camp... Continue Reading →
Dear Toronto Maple Leafs, My Christmas Wish
My name is Stephanie. I have been a nice girl this year.I wrote Santa but he advised to write you instead and he can confirm I'm on the nice list . I try to have Leaf spirit and good cheer.I wear a Toronto Maple Leaf charm and I believe in our team. I Love it... Continue Reading →
Do the Maple Leafs face an uphill battle without Auston Matthews
Following a rather impressive start to the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were considered one of the best teams in the NHL over the first 3 weeks. Scoring at an impressive rate, Toronto lead the league in goals for a better part of the month. Majority of the teams scoring came from usual suspects, Auston... Continue Reading →
Maple Leafs: The case for keeping William Nylander
There are a lot of raw emotions and differing opinions on the current contract dispute between the Maple Leafs and William Nylander. During this difficult contract situation, there were some in Leafs Nation ready to cast Nylander aside. Trade him! Came the calls from all corners across social media. There is nothing like stats to... Continue Reading →