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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

The Good, The Bad And Catching Up A Bit

Sorry for the post-Christmas hiatus, as I’ve been both sick and stupid-busy at work all week. In the meantime, the Leafs hit a bit of a skid, dropping three straight games and picking up just one…Read More

The Good, The Bad And Nasty Naz

After a disappointing stretch of losses, the Leafs earned a much-needed win against a Sabres team that took advantage of Toronto’s lack of discipline and poor penalty killing last week. The Leafs…Read More

The Good, The Bad And It’s About Damn Time, Kulie

The Leafs’ first trip to Buffalo of the year is one that won’t soon be forgotten, as a game that was 0-0 after the first exploded into one of the crazier games of the season. A lot of good…Read More

30 Grades After 30 Games: Checking Forwards + Prospects

Moving on from the “top-six” forwards on the Leafs, today we’ll look at the so-called checking lines and prospects that have chipped in for the Buds this season. Colby Armstrong - Another…Read More

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The Good, The Bad And The Return Of Reimer

Well, can’t exactly say the Leafs didn’t deserve to lose this one, as they came out of the…Read More

The Good, The Bad And Mac Shows Off For Mom And Dad

It appears a holiday road trip was exactly what the doctor ordered for the banged up Leafs. A tired loss…Read More

The Good, The Bad And Joe Colborne Owes Frattin A Beer

Who are these Leafs and what have you done with my team? Don’t answer that, I’m enjoying…Read More

The Good, The Bad And The Whole First Line Gets In On The Act

Big, big win for the boys in blue tonight. Struggling all week after a couple of tough losses, the Leafs…Read More

The Good, The Bad And Scrivens Gets His Groove Back

It’s a funny feeling, losing in a shootout – doesn’t really feel like a loss, but that…Read More

Recapping A Rough Week In Leaf Nation

Between the release of the new Call of Duty, a new commitment to my gym routine and a crazy week at work, I haven’t had two seconds to sit down and express just exactly how much I miss James Reimer.…Read More

Leafs Kick Off November In New Jersey

With a surprising October now in the rearview mirror, Ron Wilson will look to keep his team headed in the right direction, starting with their sixth road contest of the year tonight at the Prudential Center…Read More

Back in Action

I’m baaaack. Finally, after two weeks of no cable and no internet, and streaming Leaf games on my phone (thank god for my Thunderbolt – you’d be surprised at how good the quality of the…Read More

The Good, The Bad And A Hatty For Phil The Thrill

What started out as a laugher for the Leafs gave way to a barnburner of a 3rd period that saw seven goals scored and James Reimer’s shutout streak come to an end in an ignominious fashion. It wasn’t…Read More

The Good, The Bad And A Frickin’ Laser Show

I’ve been trying to come up with something for post-games. When the Leafs win, I’m usually too giddy to put together a well-thought out, rational recap, and when they lose, I like to drink…Read More

Game 1: Leafs vs. Habs

I dunno about the rest of you, but I feel like a kid on Christmas with the season’s first real NHL action finally upon us. As has become the tradition of late, the Leafs will open their season with…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 and Saturday and culminating with today’s final cuts. NHL 12 and Molson Canadian took a sizable…Read More

Take Your Pick: Kadri Or Frattin?

Quick – gun to your head – pick which youngster will have a better 82-game season. Thankfully, despite the media and blogosphere’s attempts to make it seem so, Brian Burke’s decision…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 to their training camp roster today, trimming the active roster to 26 skaters and 3 goalies. They’ll…Read More

Leafs’ Rookies Shine in Oshawa

Well, the official preseason may not start for another week, and Luke Schenn might not be signed yet, but this weekend, hockey fans got their first taste of the world’s greatest game, as rookies…Read More

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