As we continue down the Prediction Season road, we’ll take a look at how the Atlantic Division standings may fall into place by season’s end. Again, like my previous predictions, this is always a fun exercise because of the silliness of it. A major injury, a new coach that props up or deflates a team, … Read more
The Leafs held strong on Nicholas Robertson over the summer and finally inked him to a new contract this week: At just 1 year and $875K, I think this is a deal that works for both sides from a business standpoint. Robertson doesn’t want to play for Toronto long term, that much is clear, while … Read more
The start of the Leafs’ season is closing in quickly, with just 2 weeks to go before the start of training camp and a month to go before opening night. With the start of a new season comes new expectations for individual players, coaches, how the team plays as a unit and the teams end … Read more
It’s a dark day for the NHL, as Columbus Blue Jacket forward, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, have tragically passed away. A statement from the Blue Jackets: From everybody at puckinleafs, our deepest condolences go out to Matthew and Johnny’s family, friends, teammates, the Blue Jackets’ organization and fans. May you both rest in … Read more
By now we’re all fully aware that Nicholas Robertson has asked to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs’ organization, as he is looking for a fresh start somewhere else: While it also appears that GM Brad Treliving would prefer to keep Robertson in the fold, as he has stated that they’re hoping he reconsiders his stance … Read more
The AHL is a different beast than the NHL. It’s a development league, in essence. Yes, there are players that make a career out of riding the bus in the minors, but the vast majority that find themselves pulling on a jersey in the AHL have aspirations of making the NHL. It’s for this reason … Read more
All I can say is that this was inevitable. When John Tavares was named captain of the Leafs, Auston “Underpants” Matthews had found himself in some hot water due to an incident in which he mooned a security guard, but not really because he only pulled down his pants but not his drawers? Either way, … Read more
I was given the topic of doing a roster analysis, but I can promise you it won’t be the result you want to hear, because what we all want to hear is that this team is a contender. That simply isn’t true. The Toronto Maple Leafs made another 1st round exit this season and I’ll … Read more
We’re 59 days away from the start of the 2024/25 preseason, which seems like a long time but, due to those days being in the summer, they’ll go by far too fast. Before you know it you’ll be shoveling snow and cursing on Mitch Marner as he does pirouettes around the ice again. So, with … Read more
The dog days of summer are upon us. There isn’t much news floating around, as it seems we’re just waiting for Mitch Marner to sign a contract extension. I expect a large portion of the fanbase to burn their jerseys once that one is announced.