Toronto Maple Leafs

4th Time's The Charm?

December 21, 2009

Patrick Storto

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The Leafs' 12 Days of Christmas

December 13, 2009

Patrick Storto

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A Most Difficult Stretch

December 12, 2009

Patrick Storto

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Improved Play Means More Than Just Points

December 8, 2009

Ron Guillet

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are ranked third in the Eastern Conference during the last 10 games with a 6-2-2 record, and while that is no major accomplishment, it’s an indicator that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I’m not referring to the late-season battle for playoff berths in the bottom seeds, which seems to happen regularly since the three-point games were introduced after the lockout, but rather the National Hockey League Trade Deadline. Since the Leafs’ abysmal failure to start the season, fans of the Blue and White have seen their team go 9-6-6 since the eight-game losing streak. That’s not exactly the most flattering record in the NHL, but all things considere...

Leafs Trade Tlusty to Hurricanes

December 3, 2009

Patrick Storto

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The Maple Leafs have traded Jiri Tlusty to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Philippe Paradis, who was a first round pick in the 2009 draft. The trade comes as no surprise to many as Tlusty has been a big disappointment this season. After excelling at the AHL level, putting up 66 points in 66 games last season, the Leafs and their fans expected Tlusty to bring his game to the next level and have an impact with the Leafs this season. Unfortunately, Tlusty was merely just a backdrop in what was an impressive showing by the Leafs' young players in training camp. He failed to impress Ron Wilson and as a result found himself right back in the AHL this season. Tlusty neede...

Question Period - Leafs Edition

December 2, 2009

Ron Guillet

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**Inspired by Eric Engels' question blogs** After a night of burning Montreal Canadiens jerseys in celebration of the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-0 victory, here's a list of questions for you all to answer. 1) Jonas Gustavsson, who turned away eight shots in the first period en route to a combined shutout with Joey Macdonald, appears to be OK after experiencing an elevated heart level last night. Do you think he will play against the Columbus Blue Jackets, or has Macdonald's play warranted a start on Thursday? 2) Matt Stajan has 10 points in his last 10 games played. However, the majority of Leafs Nation are not impressed with his overall game and feel he's the beneficiary of a talen...