Forward vs Defense
The debate around the water cooler at the moment revolves around what to do with the extra cap space left in the wake of Jake Muzzin’s cervical spine injury, which will more than likely mean the end of his season and possibly his career. While a few names that are making the rounds include Luke … Read more
Game #11: Flyers @ Maple Leafs, 7pm (EST)
The early part of this season has been a disaster for the Leafs and it doesn’t appear to be getting any easier. The Leafs are riding a 4 game losing streak (Vegas, San Jose, Los Angeles and Anaheim) and they’re now set to face a resurgent Philadelphia (5-2-2), Boston (9-1-0), Carolina (6-2-1), Vegas (9-2-0) and … Read more
Game #5: Stars @ Maple Leafs, 7pm (EST)
The undefeated Dallas Stars will look to serve the Leafs with a second consecutive loss tonight and will attempt to do so while starting their backup goaltender, Scott Wedgewood. The only change for the Leafs is the inclusion of Nicholas Robertson to the lineup: That’s correct, Robertson, who is a shoot first winger that is … Read more
Game #3: Senators @ Maple Leafs, 7pm (EST)
It’s been a terrible start to Matt Murray’s time in Toronto. First, he played terribly in the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Next is an injury that is expected to keep him out for a while: Ilya Samsonov will get the opportunity to run with the starters spot in his first season as a … Read more
Game #1: Leafs @ Canadiens, 7PM (EST)
Another season is set to kick off and, personally, it feels as if it’s starting off with a whimper. Another 1st round exit, followed by another off-season without any meaningful change, has found me withdrawn and despondent. The General Manager, Kyle Dubas, is still at the helm. The teams Head Coach, Sheldon Keefe, is still … Read more
Another Week TO GO
One week from today will mark the beginning of the 2022/23 Toronto Maple Leafs season. I still haven’t mustered up much excitement for the games to come, but I’m sure I’ll get into it as the season progresses. Good luck to the players that are battling for the few remaining roster spots.
Training Camp + NHL News
The Leafs open training camp today, but a couple of players won’t be there due to injury: This could leave a couple of spots open on the roster come opening night. Presumably for hopefuls and/or players that have been signed to PTOs (Zach-Aston Reese, Nick Robertson etc) to crack the opening day lineup. It could … Read more
On The Bright Side….
I’m tired of reading idiotic, over-the-top proclamations on Twitter and making fun of it, but I’m also tired of being so damn negative, so, instead, I’m going to join the “It’s Always Sunny In Leaf Nation” crowd and point out a few good things about this team that aren’t insanely out to lunch: Goaltending Yeah, … Read more