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Spectacular “#BrianBurkeDrunkEmails”

If any of you follow Leafs’ GM Brian Burke on Twitter (and if you don’t, you should @LeafsBB20), you’re aware that he hosted a Q&A session via his Twitter account recently. During…Read More

Trade Centre 2012

As the month of January progresses, the collective nerves of those in Leafs Nation will be tested.  Brian Burke has made no secret of the fact that he wants to upgrade to Toronto Maple Leafs, and he…Read More

Kadri Here To Stay This Time

Since he was drafted, Leaf fans have been waiting, some patiently, some impatiently, the emergence of Nazem Kadri as a full-time NHLer. He bounced back and forth between the Leafs and Marlies for most…Read More

Is Jonas Gustavsson Finding (or Fighting) His Inner Monster?

A few years ago, when Brian Burke wrangled in the top goalie in the world outside the NHL, Maple Leaf fans thought their days of watching a string of hapless netminders like JS Aubin, Andrew Raycroft and…Read More

Some Angst Over Boyce’s Demotion

As you’ve noticed, we’re slowly working on getting our new writers up and running here. While we work out the kinks, here’s a few thoughts from Doug McCoy: I am not happy that Darryl…Read More

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What Does The Acquisition of Dave Steckel Tell Us?

First of all, let me start by saying that I could not be a bigger fan of this last-minute pickup. Steckel…Read More

Leafs Grab Bag – Cuts, Suspensions, Injuries and Twitter?

It was an eventful weekend in Leaf Nation, starting with a home-and-home against the Red Wings on Friday…Read More

FanSided 30-in-30: Toronto Maple Leafs – Plan the Parade!

Just kidding. It’s no secret Leaf fans are known to be some of the more overly optimistic fans…Read More

Should They Stay Or Should They Go (to the Marlies)?

In the wake of a home-and-home sweep at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres, the Leafs made sweeping cuts…Read More

Sweet! Schenn Signs (I Knew it all Along)

Just a quick note, since I’m headed out the door to work. In case you didn’t notice there’s…Read More

Five Burning Questions – Schenn, Stamkos, Kadri, Playoffs???

Well, another week has come and gone and there hasn’t been a whole hell of a lot gone on in the hockey world. A few minor signings here and there, but not much else. That could all change in the…Read More

Strength in Numbers for Leafs’ Bottom Six Centers

With today’s signing of Darryl Boyce, the Leafs added yet another gritty, defensively minded forward that proved last season he could fill in a 4th line role admirably. With Tim Connolly and Mikhail…Read More

If Getting Stamkos Meant Giving Up Luke Schenn, Would You?

Before you start jumping around saying how only stupid, mindless Leaf fans would even entertain the possibility that Steve Stamkos will play next season with anyone except the Lightning, let me agree with…Read More

The Space Between (Draft Day and July 1)

“Look at us spinning out In the madness of a rollercoaster” While I’m about 98% sure the NHL offseason is nowhere in Dave Matthews’ thought processes when he sings that song, a…Read More

Potential Trade Partners: Northwest Division

Disclaimer: These are not rumors based on any sources, simply speculation based on what the Leafs need, have to offer, and could be looking for in a trade partner. Current cap space does not take into…Read More

Potential Trade Targets: Pacific Division

With the end of the NHL postseason less than a week away, and the draft and free agency rapidly approaching, it’s no secret that Brian Burke is likely planning to be one of the most active GMs in…Read More

With the 25th Pick In The FanSided Mock Draft, Editor-in-Leaf Selects…

After over three weeks of the FanSided Mock Draft, and watching all kinds of good players come off the board, it was finally time for me to make my selection. Before I reveal the selection, here’s…Read More

Will Burke Go For Richards? Do We Want Him To?

On the heels of today’s announcement per TSN, the Brad Richards speculation will undoubtedly continue to grow, now that the Stars are apparently officially out of the running for his services. Given…Read More

Prospect Profile: Matthew Puempel

An interesting prospect that should be around when the Leafs get their turn at the draft, Matthew Puempel is a good combination of size and skill. A player that will certainly get another season or two…Read More

Prospect Profile: Tomas Jurco

With the second round of the playoffs winding down, and the NHL draft drawing closer every day, it’s time to take a look at some of the potential prospects that the Leafs might be adding to their…Read More

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