The Leafs lost the David Clarkson Trade
There are still a little more than three hours left before the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline ends. We’re waiting on blockbusters; will Erik Karlsson move? Will the Leafs buy or sell? Can I finally stop […]
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Do the Leafs really need Roman Polak to kill penalties for them?
Well, the “Woke Leafs” era is dead, at least for now. The Toronto Maple Leafs have made another alteration to their lines after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, subbing in a now-healthy Roman […]
The Extremist Approach to the Leafs Trade Deadline
As those who follow me on Twitter know, I was named General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs at some point this week. My first move was to take away Mike Babcock’s toys and replace […]
Are the Leafs moving towards life after Matt Martin?
If you are someone who reads this blog, there’s a very good chance that you’ll agree that the key storyline for the Toronto Maple Leafs this year has been player usage. Specifically, the fact that […]
An age-based look at how NHL teams use their AHL affiliates
Yesterday, Sportsnet analyst Corey Hirsch wrote a piece about the Vancouver Canucks that turned a lot of heads. In it, he suggested that the NHL’s 28th-seeded team were in the midst of a “model rebuild“. […]
Why we should give the Host City their own NHL All Star Team
The Tampa Bay Lightning are sending too many players to the All-Star Game and it’s impossible to blame them. The National Hockey League announced the rosters for this year’s late-January event, and what jumped out at […]
On the World Juniors, Sportsmanship, and Player Pressure in the Digital Age
As we approach the end of the calendar year, one of Canada’s most beloved hockey traditions is about to get underway. The 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, best known as the World Juniors for […]
How the Toronto Maple Leafs take and draw penalties, and why that matters
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been dominant at even strength to start the season. Through five games, they’re at the top of the league in Score-Adjusted Corsi For Percentage, and top five in Shots, Expected […]