Why Can’t The Leafs Be Honest? TORONTO (Jan. 4) — “Yeah, I don’t know. I hope so. That’s obviously the goal.” In precisely 11 words, Auston Matthews spoke, on Thursday, more sincerely and genuinely than the team that pays him $13.25 million to score goals. The…

2 days ago · Everything In Leafs Land Is Fine. TORONTO (Feb. 4) — Justin Bourne of Sportsnet wrote on Monday that “Morgan Rielly is going nowhere [via trade].” I don’t imagine the TV/website personality spent a sleepless night coming up with that bulletin. He knows his favorite team better than most and is surely supportive of “running it back” for another decade, if possible.

TORONTO (Jan. 15) — Here we go. Groundhog Day. As always at this time of year, fans and media implore the Maple Leafs to add “depth pieces” prior to the National Hockey League trade deadline. Nothing too risky. Just nibble around the edges. …

TORONTO (Jan. 30) — He would sleep on a bed of nails before quitting on the Maple Leafs. But, it’s still time. Morgan Rielly has accomplished all he can in blue and white. Certainly, in Toronto blue and white. Were he and the hockey club on a similar, productive page, each would be …

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Dec 17, 2024 · Are We Being Seduced Again? TORONTO (Dec. 17) — After 31 games this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have amassed 40 points. After 31 games last season, the Maple Leafs had amassed 40 points.

Nov 12, 2024 · Howard: Contrast the boredom of the Leafs, their at times lethargic play, with the tremendous start of the Winnipeg Jets. It is not realistic to expect the Jets to continue an almost perfect record, but their drive, discipline, solid all round play, and all-world goalie Connor Hellybuck, are providing some exciting hockey, that hopefully translates in to playoff success.

Nov 25, 2024 · Is Anyone Going To Say It? TORONTO (Nov. 25) — Surely, there’s a candidate amid local hockey scribes to tell the denizens of Leafs Nation the boldface truth: their favorite team is a better team without Auston Matthews. If I were the wagering sort, my dough would be on Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star, among the few in the mainstream media unaffected by the Blue and White aura.

Watch, Admire… and Remember. TORONTO (Oct. 22) — Too bad, for the Maple Leafs and their fans, we aren’t six months down the road. Were this Apr. 22, 2025, I suspect our city would be on its collective ear.

Jun 16, 2023 · Absolutely insane to even consider trading Marner. Players who score 100 points and get Selke award nominations are extremely rare. He plays point on the PK, kills penalties and is hands down the most skilled player on the team…..plus he grew up in the GTA as a Leaf fan.