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 →
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins: Referees Overshadow The Results
I had planned to write a blog on the first two games of the playoffs but it was all overshadowed by the poor officiating in both games more specifically in last night’s game two. Last night’s game was a disgrace, not because of the result for the Maple Leafs but because the referees allowed the... Continue Reading →
Maple Leafs Preseason Wrap-Up
The Toronto Maple Leafs completed their preseason last night with a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, finishing with a 6-2 record over the course of their eight preseason games. There was a lot to be excited about and still some wrinkles that over the course of the upcoming season I expect management and... Continue Reading →
Games 4 & 5: Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Recap
The Maple Leafs have been a tale of two teams. After game three, one would have though that the Maple Leafs would have come out flying after regaining some momentum going into game four. That simply wasn’t the case, Frederik Andersen uncharacteristically let in a bad goal 28 seconds into the game and the Maple... Continue Reading →
Game Two: Post Game Analysis
Last night’s crushing 7-3 loss to the Bruins was very reminiscent of game one which saw the Bruins top line shred the Maple Leafs blueline and make quick work of the Maple Leafs. Like with game one, the Maple Leafs had no answer and by the end of the game were left with even more... Continue Reading →