In a recent post on The Hockey Writers, Ottawa Senators writer Dayton Reimer took a look at the Atlantic Division to compare his team to the rest of the division. I want to delve...
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3 Reasons to Celebrate Tyson Barrie’s NHL Career
A former Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and other teams’ longtime NHL blueliner has officially called it a career. On Monday, the league announced that defenceman Tyson Barrie is retiring after 822...
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3 Reasons Max Domi Could Help the Maple Leafs
When the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Max Domi, many fans viewed it as more than just a roster move. This was Tie Domi’s son wearing the same sweater his dad once wore, but this...
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Get Real: Stolarz Missing Olympic Camp Is Not a Snub
The U.S. orientation camp roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics sparked its usual round of debates. Names like Tage Thompson, Alex DeBrincat, and Thatcher Demko being left off got plenty of attention. But some...
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What Should a Maple Leafs Captain Look Like in 2025-26?
The debate about Auston Matthews and the captaincy isn’t really about him—it’s about what people think a Toronto Maple Leafs captain should be. That word, captain, carries more weight in Toronto than almost anywhere else in...
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What Would a Tough Maple Leafs Team Look Like?
For all their skill and speed, the Toronto Maple Leafs have long been criticized for lacking one key ingredient: toughness. And not just the kind you see on the scoresheet—hits or penalty minutes—but the...
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3 Ways Craig Berube Is Changing the Maple Leafs’ DNA
When Craig Berube took over behind the Toronto Maple Leafs bench in May 2024, it wasn’t just about swapping one coach for another. Toronto brought him in to change the way the team thinks,...
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3 Reasons John Tavares Is a Great Maple Leafs Leader
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ John Tavares wore the Maple Leafs’ “C” for five seasons. While opinions about his captaincy vary, there’s no denying he brought important qualities to the team during a pivotal era....
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Nick Robertson’s New Maple Leafs Deal: Right Down the Middle
Nick Robertson’s new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t just cap-friendly — it’s almost mathematically perfect. Not perfect in the sense of guaranteeing performance, but in how it lands almost exactly between his...
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Maple Leafs Should Hope Easton Cowan Won’t Wait His Turn
Easton Cowan isn’t just chasing a roster spot—he’s forcing a conversation the Maple Leafs didn’t expect to have this soon. Drafted 28th overall in 2023, Cowan has blossomed into one of the most complete...
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Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Big Changes, Bigger Expectations
Even though not every offseason move was entirely within their control, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally made significant changes following yet another playoff letdown. The departure of longtime president Brendan Shanahan was met with...
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Sunday Maple Leafs Showdown: Robertson’s Future in the Balance
Sunday marks the NHL’s only scheduled salary arbitration case this summer, and it involves the Toronto Maple Leafs and winger Nick Robertson. The fact that no other team reached this point with a restricted...
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