TORONTO (Jan. 31) — It’s an old, timeworn cliche, but the Toronto Maple Leafs had a couple of “must–win” games after the All–Star break and they smartly prevailed with road victories in Nashville and Dallas.
This was effective work by… Read More
TORONTO (Aug. 16) — It is mid–August and relatively quiet in the hockey world. As such, fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs likely cannot feel the burden that is beginning to crush their favorite team. But, it’s there. And gaining… Read More
TORONTO (Aug. 3) — Back on May 16, 2017, amid much fanfare, Swedish defense prospects Andreas Borgman and Calle Rosen signed entry level contracts with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Given that several National Hockey League rivals were also pursuing the… Read More
TORONTO (July 27) — If you’re surprised that a rival National Hockey League team has not yet presented an offer–sheet to Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner, consider this: “July 1st isn’t the right time to make such a move,” a… Read More
TORONTO (May 4) — I begin today by emphasizing that this is one man’s assessment and nothing, in any way, conclusive. But, the one man is the same man who told me for a blog here last June 25 (http://bit.ly/2tuGUaI)… Read More
TORONTO (Dec. 31) — We aren’t at the point yet where William Nylander is stealing money from the Maple Leafs. But, it’s getting close. Very close. The built–in excuses are about to run dry.
Wednesday will mark one calendar month… Read More
TORONTO (Dec. 21) — With Christmas 2019 just around the corner, it’s time for a little fun. Time to forget, briefly, the contract conundrum in the immediate future of Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas. And, whether Mike Babcock… Read More
TORONTO (Aug. 16) — When the Maple Leafs begin training camp at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont. less than a month from now (Sep. 14), most eyes will be on John Tavares, the Toronto boy that signed a… Read More
TORONTO (Aug. 6) — William Nylander emphasized last week he is out for a “long–term” deal coming off entry–level salary restriction, rather than a shorter “bridge” contract. If I were Kyle Dubas, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, I… Read More
TORONTO (June 16) — A cynic would contend it is thoroughly emblematic of this city that our three “least–fashionable” sports teams have won championships in the past 6½ months. No disrespect to the Argonauts, Toronto F.C. or the Marlies, but… Read More
TORONTO (May 21) — Thinking logically, one would have to assume that any overture the Maple Leafs are considering for John Tavares — should he opt to leave the New York Islanders as an unrestricted free agent this summer —… Read More
TORONTO (Jan. 6) — In mid–November, as he lay struggling with cancer at a Guelph, Ont. hospital, Bruce Hood received a surprise visit from one of his favorite people on Earth.
Today — and sadly — Bruce and Johnny Bower… Read More
TORONTO (Jan. 2) — As we enter the year 2018, the Maple Leafs are somewhat betwixt and between.
Toronto reaches the halfway mark of its schedule tonight against Tampa Bay at the Air Canada Centre a very–respectable ninth overall in… Read More
Tonight Is First Test For The Leafs
Leafs Good, But Overrated — Again
Hang On… It’s Gonna Be Bumpy
Where Is Bobby Orr?
Breaking News And Botching Up
Leafs Blew It With Chara
What If the Leafs Disappoint Again?
Still The Biggest Shutout
Breaking News Is Largely Luck
Hard To Predict Canadian Division
Tootin’ Turnbull Is 67
The Berger–Strachan Kerfuffle
There Is No Andersen “Decision”
Get Ready For Lots of Leafs vs. Habs
Gary to the Rescue — Again
NHL Dubiously Leading The Way
Apparently, Leafs Are The Best
Strombo Has No Regrets
The Night I Smelled Death in New York
Reverse–Jersey Rage
Could Leafs and Sabres Collaborate?
Shhhhh… Don’t Wake Me Up
A Few Days When Sport Didn’t Matter
Burke Packs A Punch… As Expected
Only One Option For Leafs In Goal
Marner for Laine: Would You Do It?
The More Things Change…
Big Zed or Jumbo Joe?
The Verdict From Leafs Nation
Is Lehtonen the Leafs’ Dark–horse?
Why Do Players Choose Toronto?
It’s Simple: Leafs Are Doing All They Can
The Anti–Jenny Craig Approach
Soo Reunion in Goal For Leafs?
If Donald Trump Ran the Leafs