Jeremy Franks

Jeremy Franks

Joined: Jul 9, 2023

Covered the Toronto Maple Leafs for the Last Word on Sports Hockey site. Currently, writing about the Maple Leafs for Editor in Leaf. His fandom of the team originated in the late 1970s and continues to this day. He has closely followed the team through the Ballard years, the Fletcher-Burns-led runs in the early 90s, to the current edition.

Mar 10, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (middle) celebrates a goal on a power play against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs remaining schedule: key games and division title hopes

Feb 25, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

There is only one amicable solution for Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mar 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs starting line-up of (L to R) left wing Matthew Knies (23) and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) and right wing Mitch Marner (16) and defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) and center Auston Matthews (34) stand for the national anthem against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Moves Don't Matter

Feb 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alex Steeves (46) celebrates with teammates at the bench after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Will Win the Atlantic Division

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Brad Treliving’s Best Moves: How Stolarz and Tanev Have Strengthened the Leafs

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced as club president Brendan Shanahan looks on at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

NHL Salary Cap Increase Provides Leafs With Countless Options to Revamp Roster

Jan 2, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) makes a save against New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs Faith in Joseph Woll Is Paying Off

Dec 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Auston Matthews, Not the Maple Leafs, Should Decide his 4 Nations Participation

Dec 31, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) battles for the puck in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs Earn an Important Win Over the NY Islanders, But Concerns Remain

Dec 6, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) battles for the puck with Washington Capitals right winger Taylor Raddysh (16) in front of goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

An unfamiliar obstacle is holding the Toronto Maple Leafs back

Nov 30, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right winger Mitch Marner (16) looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Mitch Marner is the Toronto Maple Leafs MVP and is a Hart Trophy Candidate

Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Retrospective: The dynasty that could have been

Would Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly help a soccer edition of the Leafs?

5 best soccer prospects on the Toronto Maple Leafs

Nov 3, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks on during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

Auston Matthews Injury Saga continues in Germany? What is going on?

Nov 3, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) looks to pass during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

Mitch Marner once again leads the Toronto Maple Leafs to victory.

Nov 5, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) stops the puck shot by Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Anthony Stolarz has solidified his grip as the Toronto Maple Leafs starter