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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

The Good, The Bad, Jake Gardiner

Ever since Jake Gardiner arrived in Toronto on February 9th, 2011, He has been a puzzle wrapped in an enigma. Gardiner can provide flashes of out of this world talent and speed as he skates up the ice with the puck leaving opposing players in his dust. On the other hand, he can force plays […]

Quarter Season Recap: Maple Leafs Edition

We have hit the quarter mark of the 2017/2018 NHL season and it has been a roller coaster for the Maple Leafs and Leafs Nation. The young and dynamic Maple Leafs flew out of the gates on the backs of their potent offence and speed. The early results saw the Maple Leafs as Vegas Odds’ […]

Bullseye: Zach Hyman

For as long as I can remember, every season begins with both the fans and media picking one player to target on the Maple Leafs. In the 90s it was Larry Murphy, 2000s it was Bryan McCabe and during the Brian Burke era it was Phil Kessel. Do you remember the hot dog story? Currently […]