Year: 2021

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 24: Winnepegs Jets second overall pick Patrik Laine, Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Auston Matthews and Columbus Blue Jackets third overall pick Pierre-Luc Dubois celebrate during round one of the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs and Jets Lose Matthews/Laine Rivalry

Toronto Maple Leafs: PLUS / MINUS: Trades, TV and the Skydiggers

Toronto Maple Leafs: Blockbuster Trade Should Make Fans Thankful

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander Singlehandedly Beats the Oilers

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 13: Joe Thornton #97 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to action against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on January 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Fractured Ribs of Despair

TORONTO,ON - JANUARY 20: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs watches for a corner shot against the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 20, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Maple Leafs 3-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Win Without Auston Matthews

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 13: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is checked by Zach Bogosian #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 13, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to End the Zach Bogosian Experiment

TORONTO,ON - JANUARY 20: Kyle Turris #8 of the Edmonton Oilers skates to check Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 20, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Out of the Lineup

Jan 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) runs into Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Have Played 5 Straight Hot Goalies So Far

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Winnipeg Jets tries to check Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on January 18. 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: A Problem With the Pucks

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 13: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for a puck against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs First 5 Games

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 29: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Dallas Stars in the first period at American Airlines Center on January 29, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Auston Matthews Injury Would Devastate Toronto Maple Leafs

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 09: Travis Boyd #72 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena on November 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

No Need for Trades, Toronto Maple Leafs Are Incredibly Deep

Feb 29, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) watches the puck during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Play Their Worst Game, Still Shoulda Won

TORONTO,ON - JANUARY 20: Kyle Turris #8 of the Edmonton Oilers skates to check Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 20, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Play Awful, Lose 3-1 to Oilers

Fanatics

Must-Haves Items for Toronto Maple Leafs Fans in 2021

Jan 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Let the Goals Rain Down Upon Me

EDMONTON, AB - NOVEMBER 30: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers faces off against Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Place on November 30, 2017 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: New Canadian Rivalry Set To Begin Tonight

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan of the Toronto Maple Leafs chat prior to the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Potential Toronto Maple Leafs Expansion Draft Strategy

EDMONTON, AB - NOVEMBER 30: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers faces off against Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Place on November 30, 2017 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Maple Leafs: Connor McDavid vs. Auston Matthews Isn’t a Rivalry, Yet

Jan 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Examining the First Week of the Toronto Maple Leafs Season

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Mikko Lehtonen #46 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates the puck in his first NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Arena on January 18. 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Play 7D-11F More Often

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 13: Joe Thornton #97 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Early Thoughts On the Newest Players

SUNRISE, FL - JANUARY 18: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs sets up for a tip in attempt in front of goaltender Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on January 18, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews So Overdue It’s Not Even Funny

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Winnipeg Jets tries to check Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on January 18. 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Hang On to Defeat Winnipeg Jets

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 15: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his third period goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammate William Nylander #88 at Canadian Tire Centre on January 15, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares Line Needs More Ice-Time

Toronto Maple Leafs - Michael Hutchinson (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nothing Matters Less Than Losing Aaron Dell

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 11: Aaron Dell #30 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on March 11, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Maple Leafs: Despite Taking Great Pains to Avoid It, It Happened Anyway