Player Profile:William Nylander

Since being drafted in 2014, William Nylander has amazed and dazzled fans during his one season with the Marlies and this year with the Maple Leafs. This is a player who is naturally gifted with slick hands and an underrated shot which was on showcase this past Saturday when he scored his first career NHL […]

Toronto Maple Leafs: Manufactured Controversy

The Toronto sports media environment is very competitive and the competition for readership and advertising dollars is immense. Over the years we have grown to excuse and sometimes overlook what drives some of articles we read regarding the sports teams in the city. However in a culture of manufactured controversy, we have seen articles and […]

Maple Leafs: You’re Talking Playoffs?

Last couple of weeks there has been a lot of chatter about playoffs in relation to the Leafs between fans and media alike. Currently the Leafs find themselves outside of the playoff picture and one point out of the Eastern Conference basement, however they have played in some cases 4 less games than the teams above […]

Maple Leafs: Turning Over a New Leaf Part 3

The first two blogs in this three part blog series discussed the changes to the management team and players. This final blog will discuss the changes needed in the fan base and local media, the importance these final two areas play to making this market a safe place to play. Over the course the last […]

Maple Leafs: Turning Over A New Leaf Part 2

The first blog discussed all the changes in management and the effects on the culture, drafting and development that should help this franchise turn a corner more sooner than later with the new exciting group of prospects Sheldon Keefe and Mike Babcock have at their disposal. Part two, I want to discuss the players (prospects […]

Maple Leafs: Turning Over a New Leaf Part One

Approximately 28 months after Brendan Shanahan stepped into his role as Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor, we are seeing the puzzle come together piece by piece. This upcoming season will usher in a new Leafs logo that takes the fans back to an era that Stanley Cups weren’t only dreamt of – but an […]