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Analyzing the Leafs Trade Deadline

Sunday, March 10, 2024

"He's got some grease to him,"- Brad Treliving on Conner Dewar

Samsonov's Shaky Start, Leafs 2-2

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Trust me, we’ve seen worse to start a Leafs' season.

Boone Jenner's Hat Trick Leads Columbus Blue Jackets to Victory Over New York Rangers

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Columbus continued to play at a good pace throughout the second period. The team headed to the locker room up 4-1 after the second period.

The Columbus Blue Jackets opening night

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Columbus believes they are nearing the end of a retooling and the Flyers enter what could be perhaps the bottoming-out season of the organization’s rebuild.

Leafs Line Shuffle

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Willy at centre? Again?

How Will the Leafs Utilize Matthew Knies this Season?

Sunday, September 17, 2023

With all the offseason acquisitions the Leafs have made, where does Knies fit in?

Some Bold Leafs Predictions

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Are we ready for the next level of Leafs hockey?

How will the Leafs Utilize John Tavares this Season?

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Is he still a centre? A winger who takes faceoffs?

The Matthews Extension

Saturday, August 26, 2023

By the end of this deal, Auston Matthews may very well be considered the greatest Leaf of all time

Martin Jones and The Leafs Cap Compliance Complications

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Even after a relatively safe signing, the Leafs cap still needs some attention

Some Fair Contract Comparables to William Nylander

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Willy's getting paid

The History of Leafs Goaltending in the 21st Century

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

How did we get here?

The Nylander Extension

Saturday, July 15, 2023

What's a 40-goal winger worth?

Treliving’s Free Agent Signings and a New Brand of Leafs Hockey

Friday, July 7, 2023

The new brand of Leafs hockey isn't just high-end skill. It's a high-end skill that isn’t afraid to punch you in the mouth.

Why The Leafs Shouldn’t Even Consider Buying Out T.J. Brodie

Saturday, June 24, 2023

If a buyout happens, it'll be Matt Murray long before T.J. Brodie

The Leafs Goaltending Problem

Saturday, June 17, 2023

It's clear that the Leafs tandem will be Samsonov and Woll next season, so what about Murray?

Why hiring Shane Doan was the wisest opening move in the Matthews negotiations

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Hiring Matthews’ childhood hero who also happens to be a brilliant young NHL executive was possibly the best shot Treliving could’ve taken given his limited ammo.

Columbus Blue Jackets Reportedly Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach

Monday, June 5, 2023

During his ten-year tenure with the Red Wings, Babcock achieved success while leading the team to two appearances in the Stanley Cup Final while winning the Cup in 2008.

Breaking down some of Brad Treliving's most noteable trades as Flames GM

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Treliving was brought in to make changes, but how major will those changes be?

Why trading Mitch Marner can only make the Leafs Worse

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Looking to re-sign Auston Matthews? Trading away his best buddy is a bad way to start negotiations.

Three burning questions heading into the Leafs offseason

Friday, May 19, 2023

Who Stays? Who leaves?

So... what now?

Sunday, May 14, 2023

On the surface, the Leafs just barely avoided a sweep. Stats reveal however, that the series was far closer than you might think.

Belief is in the Air

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Woll shuts the door, and leads the Leafs back to Toronto for game 5.

A Baffling Performance

Friday, May 5, 2023

"Dissapointing. Baffling Frankly." Said Sheldon Keefe postgame regarding his teams performance.

They Did It

Sunday, April 30, 2023

That's right. They actually did it.

The Chance of a Lifetime

Thursday, April 27, 2023

This year, things feel different.

Leafs Game 1 Takeaways

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

At the drop of the puck, one team looked noticeably nervous, and it certainly wasn’t the back-to-back champs.

Leafs Playoff Preview; Believe

Sunday, April 16, 2023

This may be the opportunity of a lifetime. The only question is, do you believe?

Blue Jackets Defeat Penguins in OT, But At What Cost?

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Gaudreau's overtime goal was his 14th career overtime goal, and it moved the Blue Jackets ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks for the worst record in the NHL.

Blue Jackets Fire Head Coach Brad Larsen

Saturday, April 15, 2023

The decision to fire Larsen was not an easy one for General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen. In a statement, Kekalainen expressed his appreciation for Larsen's contributions to the organization over the past decade.

New York Rangers Blank Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 Behind Shesterkin's Shutout

Monday, April 10, 2023

Shesterkin stopped all 20 shots he faced, marking his 11th career shutout.

A Leafs Weekend Preview

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Player props, Lineup notes, and lots of speculation on the Leafs heading into the final stretch of the regular season

Leafs Weekend Roundup

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

“In a lot of ways it might have been one of our best games of the season,” Said Sheldon Keefe.
We were breaking out well, we were getting on the attack, we were really working… I think it’s as good as we’ve played all season.”

Fanatics to Outfit NHL with On-Ice Uniforms in 2024-25 Season, Ending Adidas Deal

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The deal runs 10 years. Financial terms were not disclosed. This marks the first time Fanatics branding will be directly on an official player uniform for a professional sports property.

How has the Leafs 11-7 Lineup Worked So Far?

Monday, March 20, 2023

Toronto Maple Leafs have experimented a lot with their lines lately. In the month of March alone, 26 different players have made their way into the lineup.

Kings Extend Winning Streak with Dominant 4-1 Victory over Blue Jackets

Friday, March 17, 2023

Led by Carl Grundstrom's goal and assist in a four-goal second period, the Kings dominated the game and improved to 7-0-1 in their past eight games.

Battle on the Ice: Toronto Maple Leafs Take on the Colorado Avalanche in a High-Stakes Showdown

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Leafs took down the defending cup champions 6-2 in their last meeting on New Year's Eve in Denver, in which both Mitch Marner and Auston Mathews both scored highlight-reel goals.

What Impact Could Mathew Knies Have On the Leafs Roster?

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

“He’s on a different level,” said teammate Brock Faber. “He’s such a hard worker and a leader on this team, guys look up to his work ethic and the way he plays the game.”

Visual Recap: LA Kings 4, St. Louis Blues 2

Sunday, March 5, 2023

​Two late goals by LA we re the difference as the Blues couldn’t follow up on their impressive win Thursday in San Jose.

Laine Leads Blue Jackets to 3-1 Win Over Jets

Friday, February 17, 2023

​On Thursday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets secured a 3-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Nationwide Arena. Joonas Korpisalo put on an impressive performance, making 37 saves for the Blue Jackets, who had lost five of their previous six games.

Maple Leafs Shutout Blue Jackets, Win 3-0

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Despite the strong effort from Joonas Korpisalo in the net, who made 38 saves, the Blue Jackets were unable to secure a victory against the formidable Maple Leafs.

Gustav Nyquist Expected to Miss Remainder of Season

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Despite not requiring surgery, the 33-year-old forward was placed on injured reserve.

Blue Jackets Fall to Capitals in Overtime

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 4-3 overtime thriller at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday. The game-winning goal was scored by Evgeny Kuznetsov just 26 seconds into overtime

Blue Jackets End 7 Game Skid, Enter 2023 on a High Note

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The 7 game losing streak is ended heading into 2023. 

Potential Blue Jackets on the Move as we near the Trade Deadline

Thursday, December 22, 2022

There is no doubt that the Blue Jackets will be sellers when the trade deadline comes, but who are the likely candidates to be moved?

Who Is This Easton Cowan Kid?

As it turns out, he’s one hell of a player.

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