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Maple Leafs’ Playoff Streak Comes to an Embarrassing End
For the first time since 2015-16, the Toronto Maple Leafs will miss the playoffs. Over the previous nine seasons, the Maple Leafs qualified, which was the longest active streak in the NHL. Maple Leafs miss playoffs for first time in 9 years The Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday officially ended the streak. From the very beginning of the season, this year has just simply felt off; it was their first season without hometown star Mitch Marner, and the inco

Nicholas Giannone
Apr 32 min read


Maple Leafs May Have Found a Hidden Gem Down the Middle
As the Toronto Maple Leafs begin to turn the page to next season, one of the more under-the-radar storylines is the emergence of Bo Groulx and the role he could play moving forward. The Maple Leafs finally gave Groulx his chance when former general manager Brad Treliving decided to make the Maple Leafs sellers ahead of the trade deadline. The Maple Leafs later made three trades involving their forward core, which opened up spots throughout the lineup for a number of different

Nicholas Giannone
Apr 32 min read


Maple Leafs React to Brad Treliving Being Fired and Future of the Team
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a major decision regarding the future of the organization on Monday, when they fired their general manager, Brad Treliving, just a few hours before puck drop against the Anaheim Ducks. The timing of the decision came as a surprise to many players, fans, and reporters. This kind of decision sent shockwaves throughout the team; however, it did not seem to affect them once the puck dropped. John Tavares thoughts on the Brad Treliving firing Veteran f

Nicholas Giannone
Apr 22 min read


Maple Leafs Gave Fans What They've Been Waiting for in Massive Win vs. Ducks
The Toronto Maple Leafs' third-period comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks had fans wondering where this type of performance had been all season long. Before the contest began, the Maple Leafs players were dealt the news of the firing of their general manager, Brad Treliving. This was an emotional game right from the beginning of the contest. Leading up to puck drop, everyone knew this was going to be an emotional night. To set the scene, Radko Gudas, on March 12th, laid a dir

Nicholas Giannone
Apr 22 min read


Maple Leafs Could be Headed Towards Another Major Firing
On Monday, just two hours prior to their puck drop against the Anaheim Ducks, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the inevitable decision to fire Brad Treliving as their general manager. With the future looking uncertain, could we see more firings throughout the organization? Craig Berube is a person who should feel like he is on the hot seat, just as many coaches around the NHL. His time in Toronto, if moved on from this offseason, will have fans feeling mixed emotions. Berube le

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 313 min read


2 Maple Leafs Forwards Ejected During Chaotic Game vs. Ducks
Heading into Monday night's contest against the Anaheim Ducks, many expected it to be a physical contest, and it has yet to disappoint. There have been many fights on both ends, and is known as the revenge game. Max Domi setting the tone early in the contest Toronto Maple Leafs winger Max Domi, just three seconds into the game, dropped the gloves with Ducks captain Radko Gudas in response to Gudas ending Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews season just a few weeks prior. Gudas

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 312 min read


Maple Leafs’ Next GM Could Already be Inside the Organization
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to part ways with general manager Brad Treliving on Monday raises questions about who Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment will turn to as his replacement. Maple Leafs Sport & Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley will look to take his time when trying to find a replacement for the position; however, they must find the correct replacement a few weeks prior to the NHL Draft. Lucky for them, their next replacement should be right in front of their eyes.

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 302 min read


NHL Insider Reveals When the Toronto Maple Leafs Could Fire Brad Treliving
Heading into the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have a lot of questions regarding the front office and the coaching staff. With Keith Pelley having one-on-one meetings with the front office, decisions regarding Brad Treliving's future could be answered in the near future. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Maple Leafs management has not made any final decisions on anyone's future and is unsure what the front office will look like next season. "If you’re Brad Treliving

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 302 min read


Craig Berube Calls Out Team After Another Ugly Maple Leafs Loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to struggle as they get dominated on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues 5-1. This game was just a constant reminder of why the Maple Leafs sit towards the bottom of the NHL. Craig Berube criticizes Maple Leafs after ugly loss to Blues Craig Berube highlighted another disappointing night for the Maple Leafs, summing up the entirety of the season in one sentence. "But again, if you don’t have urgency and you are not competitive, you are just l

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 302 min read


Maple Leafs May Have a Surprising Fix For Their Centre Problem
With the Toronto Maple Leafs season coming to an end over the next nine games, and the Maple Leafs well outside of a playoff spot, it should lead to the Maple Leafs answering questions heading into next season, especially with the forward group. A major question that has arisen is the Maple Leafs' depth down the middle, with John Tavares getting up there in age and not capable of driving a line on his own. They are going to find new ways to be creative and find players to fil

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 292 min read


Craig Berube Praises Maple Leafs Rookie After Breakout Performance
The Toronto Maple Leafs played one of their most complete games of the season on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. One main reason for the great play was because of Easton Cowan, and head coach Craig Berube praised his efforts postgame and talked about what it means to have him in the lineup far more often. Craig Berube's comments on Easton Cowan "It’s great. The guys were getting in there and protecting their teammates, which is good. I’ve got to give Easton a lot of credit

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 292 min read


Leafs' Auston Matthews Shockingly Linked to Western Conference Team in Trade Talks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very disappointing season and are set to miss the postseason for the first time since 2015-16, just one season after winning the Atlantic Division and going on their furthest playoff run in this era of Maple Leafs hockey. These disappointments could lead to big decisions in the offseason that could alter their future for countless seasons to come. Auston Matthews has become a player who has emerged in the trade rumours, and could be dealt to

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 292 min read


Maple Leafs Recall Young Goaltender on an Emergency Basis
The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goalie Dennis Hildeby from the AHL's Toronto Marlies on an emergency basis. Dennis Hildeby recalled with Anthony Stolarz out This is in retrospect to Anthony Stolarz's scary injury during warm-ups against the Ottawa Senators. Stolarz took a puck to the throat from William Nylander and was taken to the hospital. Stolarz was later reported to be released from the hospital and met the team on the plane. Joseph Woll was then forced to play hi

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 232 min read


Maple Leafs Need to Shut Down Key Defenseman for the Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs were without a key piece in their lineup during their latest matchup against the Ottawa Senators, as Morgan Rielly was ruled out by Craig Berube due to a lower-body injury. Rielly was listed as day-to-day just hours before puck drop on Saturday. Craig Berube spoke pregame on the reasoning for his absence: “I just made a decision on Rielly this morning.” “With him being sick earlier in the week and coming back, he aggravated something against Carolina o

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 232 min read


Maple Leafs’ Biggest Problem is Finally Exposed
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a whole lot of problems on the ice this season, but perhaps their biggest issue is finally getting the spotlight. Over the course of the season, the Maple Leafs have struggled to control play, regularly getting outshot and out-chanced. This isn't a new trend for the Maple Leafs; last season, Toronto relied heavily on its goaltending and often won as it had the second-best save percentage in the NHL. If their goaltending, as we have seen this s

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 233 min read


Maple Leafs Are Asking the Wrong Question About William Nylander's Future
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very disappointing season to say the least. Heading into the offseason, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. This most recent development from Luke Fox has a player emerging that nobody expected. According to Luke Fox on the Real Kyper and Bourne Show, the Maple Leafs management staff will discuss whether or not they see William Nylander as a part of their future, and road back to success. With recent Matthew Knies rumours

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 222 min read


Craig Berube Shockingly Calls Out Joseph Woll After Maple Leafs’ OT Loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Friday in overtime. Despite the Hurricanes being the clear-cut better team, the Maple Leafs had a chance to pull off the win. The Hurricanes fired off 78 shot attempts with Woll making 32 saves; in comparison, the Maple Leafs only had 43 attempts. This did not hold Craig Berube back from speaking about his goaltender and how he played. Craig Berube's thoughts on Joseph Woll's play "He's played well, but tonight in

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 212 min read


Maple Leafs Searching for Answers With New Lineup vs Hurricanes
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday for their third and final matchup of the season. The Maple Leafs and Hurricanes to this point have split the season series, with the Maple Leafs winning 5-1 in December and the Hurricanes winning the Hall of Fame game in November 5-4. Leafs coach Craig Berube reveals new-look forward lines Ahead of the matchup, the Maple Leafs were spotted trying different line combinations during the practice portion o

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 202 min read


Auston Matthews’ Injury Situation Just Took a Turn for the Worse
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be facing another major setback heading into the offseason, as their captain and star forward, Auston Matthews, is expected to require surgery to fix his season-ending injury, according to Sportsnet. Leafs' Auston Matthews requires surgery to fix season-ending injury The procedure will be part of the recovery process for his Grade 3 MCL tear. This should have no effect on his recovery timeline as the expectation is still that Matthews will be read

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 192 min read


How the Maple Leafs Can Survive Without Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs' season took a turn for the worse, on what has been a disaster of a season, when captain Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending MCL tear following a knee-on-knee hit with Radko Gudas. Trying to replace Matthews for the remainder of the season is impossible; no one in the Maple Leafs organization can provide what Matthews does. Although Matthews has struggled offensively over the past two seasons, he has taken a massive step forward in his defensive p

Nicholas Giannone
Mar 192 min read
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