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.

Oct 24, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) takes a slash from Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

EA Sports trolls Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL 26 trailer

Saginaw Spirit v Oshawa Generals

Analyst predicts Maple Leafs prospect to make Team Canada for World Juniors

May 1, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (41) glances over during a break in action in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs should wait to extend Anthony Stolarz

Oct 20, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) scores a goal and celebrates against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Why Nick Robertson's new contract is major win for Maple Leafs

Oct 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) gets ready for the faceoff against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Can Nick Robertson and Maple Leafs repair their relationship post-arbitration?

May 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks on after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the third period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Why Leafs' Auston Matthews is primed for bounce-back season

May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) looks up at the scoreboard as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates to the bench during the third period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

How Toronto Maple Leafs keep wasting talent and chasing elusive success

Mar 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman (11) congratulates forward Nazem Kadri (43) on scoring the winning goal against the Anaheim Ducks at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Anaheim 6-5 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

3 players the Maple Leafs regret losing during Auston Matthews era

Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Good or bad, Easton Cowan will shape the Maple Leafs' future

Jan 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube (center) during a break in the action against the Philadelphia Flyers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

When will Maple Leafs' salary cap allow trade for impact player?

Dec 4, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) speaks with forward William Nylander (88) as forward Matthew Knies (23) looks on in the first period against the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

5 reasons why Maple Leafs will be just fine without Mitch Marner

Minnesota Wild v Vancouver Canucks

Leafs' acquisition of Dakota Joshua fails to address this glaring hole on the roster

May 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Are Leafs setting the stage to move on from longest-tenured player?

Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) stretches during the warmup before a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Mitch Marner's return to Toronto cemented, other highlights from Leafs' 2025-26 schedule

Mar 31, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Star center willing to lift no-move clause for return to Leafs

Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Do Maple Leafs have enough trade chips to land top-six forward?