It is hard to fathom that we have reached this same place again for the 9th year in a row. Once again the Toronto Maple Leafs left themselves and their fans extremely disappointed with yet another devastating playoff exit. The same story reigned supreme again as the Leafs withered in a game 7 with everything on … Read more
To say the least, goalies are very tough to pin down in terms of career projections and almost none of them make an immediate impact at the NHL level. If you draft one it’s understood that you have taken on a project. Take Joseph Woll for example, who was selected in the 3rd round of … Read more
The jadedness continues for Leafs fans, as the Stanley Cup Final drags out. For myself, this is shaping up to be the worst offseason in a very long time. Yes, finally, it appears that there will be a change to the core group of forwards, and it’s far beyond time for such a change, but … Read more
It was reported recently that the Maple Leafs may be considering the buy out route for some of the players that are closer to the bottom of their lineup. For the sake of discussion we’ll run through some of their options, to see if it makes sense. David Kampf: This is likely the first option … Read more
This has been a tough offseason so far in terms of keeping the give-a-shit meter above zero and it’s just begun. I’m dreading the long summer ahead because I’m so sure that, once again, the lip service provided by Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving, when he says the “DNA” of this team needs to change … Read more
That’s the question, isn’t it? What now? What could you possibly do with a core group of skaters that have let you down, time and again? Also, how much of that is in the hands of management? Mitch Marner’s future certainly doesn’t appear to be up to them. Let’s start with the good things we … Read more
I’m not one for making excuses, mainly for myself as I’m my own worst critic, but also for other people. I’ll double down on that sentiment if we’re talking about a multi-millionaire that’s been pampered and coddled throughout his adult life. There are no excuses. Unless you’re the undisputed best at your craft and working … Read more
It’s pretty amazing how this team has made themselves the enemy. After becoming the only team in the NHL that had an opportunity to sweep their 1st round opponent, the Leafs surrendered 2 games to the Senators before finally clinching a berth to round 2. Those 2 losses brought Leafs Nation from very high, to … Read more
Once upon a time I would have gladly written an in depth analysis of this 1st Round matchup. Once upon a time I had high hopes for the core of this Maple Leafs team as well. Those times are over, so while I could run through every stat, line and matchup to give you the … Read more
At this moment in time the Leafs need just a single point to secure 1st in the Atlantic Division. Their final 2 contests will be against teams that have already been eliminated from playoff contention, the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings. On paper you would imagine they can come out with at least a … Read more