Well folks it took all but a week for the Toronto media to turn the news of Kyle Dubas becoming the 17th GM of the Maple Leafs into the franchise’s latest controversy. Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star wrote: “The headaches might just be beginning for Leafs president Brendan Shanahan” which was his take with... Continue Reading →
Maple Leafs: Boston Bruins or Tampa Bay Lightning?
Over the course of the last few weeks, hockey fans had the opportunity to watch a close race for the first spot in the Atlantic division. The Tampa Bay Lightning held first place in the Eastern Conference along with the Atlantic division for the majority of the season. However, Boston followed closely and eventually overtook... Continue Reading →
Toronto Maple Leafs Free Up Roster Spot With Nikita Soshnikov Trade
We have our first trade leading into this season’s NHL Trade Deadline as the Maple Leafs sent Nikita Soshnikov to the St. Louis Blues for a fourth-round pick on Thursday. The news was greeted with mix feelings as some would have like to have seen one of Leo Komarov, Josh Leivo and Matt Martin moved... Continue Reading →
Toronto Maple Leafs: The case for keeping James van Riemsdyk
With 25 games remaining in the regular season, playoffs just around the corner and the Maple Leafs firmly with a playoff spot in their grasps some in the Toronto sports media suggested taking a bomb to the roster and trading away their veterans on expiring contracts with James van Riemsdyk being their target of trade... Continue Reading →
Report: Josh Leivo requests to be traded from Maple Leafs
Hockey Night in Canada broke last night the rumor that Josh Leivo had requested to be traded. The source of this rumor wasn’t provided nor were any real specifics of his request given. Like Frankie Corrado before him, it appears media and some fans are rallying to #FreeLeivo from what some perceive as Babcock &... Continue Reading →
Deal or No Deal: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition
February is when the madness begins in cities across the NHL. This is no different in Toronto, where the Maple Leafs sit comfortably in a playoff position with 29 games to play. With the trade deadline now just around the corner, the crazy and often ludicrous trade rumours make their rounds across social media and... Continue Reading →