As the national sport of Canada, and one of the big four professional disciplines in the USA, hockey has legions of loyal fans, each with the conviction that their team is the most deserving of their support. While people may follow a certain franchise for a variety of reasons (such … Read Full Post >>
It’s been quite some time since the Toronto Maple Leafs made a major player acquisition. Today, Toronto acquired 26-year-old goaltender Frederik Andersen from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 1st Round pick in 2016 (30th overall), and a 2nd Round pick in 2017.
Following the trade, they signed him … Read Full Post >>
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf has been traded to the Ottawa Senators in a 9-player deal along with Matt Frattin, Casey Bailey, Ryan Rupert, and Cody Donaghey.
In return the Leafs will receive Jared Cowen, Colin Greening, Milan Michalek, Tobias Lindberg, and the second-round pick to the NHL Draft … Read Full Post >>
Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel were the two centrepieces during Toronto’s only playoff appearance – a 2013 first round appearance against Boston – within the last decade.
Now that both faces of the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise from the last five years are gone, it officially feels like the end … Read Full Post >>
After teasing it a few days ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs revealed their new logo during an episode of “The Leaf” tonight. As it was rumoured earlier, the logo is a modernized version of the logo used during the 1938-39 season.
I have been saying for years now … Read Full Post >>
Mike Babcock was your most talked about free-agent this NHL off-season. Today, the NHL’s best head coach, decided on his destination. The task is a large one: head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs; the team that is considered to be the center of the hockey … Read Full Post >>
Just less than a minute into the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche, forward Daniel Winnik hit his head on the ice after an awkward collision with defenseman Jan Hejda. Winnik was knocked unconscious and had to be stretchered off.
Midway through the first, TSN’s Chris Cuthbert … Read Full Post >>
As you probably already know, the NHL signed a deal with GoPro Inc. just over a week ago, which has given them access to the company’s unique portable camera for games.
While I’m not entirely sure if they used actual GoPros for yesterday’s games, here is some of the outstanding … Read Full Post >>
Nazem Kadri has been in the midst of trade rumours for the last couple weeks and has been criticized a lot by the Toronto media. However, he quieted the critics yesterday with a great performance against the rival Montreal Canadiens.
The Leafs center had two assists, including this very … Read Full Post >>
Ever wondered what one of the NHL’s most lethal snap shots looks like in slow-motion? Well, I’ve got you covered. Below is a super slow-motion replay of Phil Kessel’s second goal in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5-2 win over the New York Islanders.
The goal was … Read Full Post >>
