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.

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

Oct 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) battles in front of the net with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (8) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a significant improvement in 1 critical area

Oct 16, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann (74) celebrates with forward William Nylander (88) after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting contributions from across the entire lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs v Montreal Canadiens

Treliving deserves credit for the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason acquisitions

Sep 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube speaks with his players in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a great start under Craig Berube

Sep 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube speaks with his players in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Evaluating the Toronto Maple Leafs Cup chances for the 2024-2025 season

Feb 22, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (22) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Rumored contract extension will not age well for the Toronto Maple Leafs

May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new head coach Craig Berube speaks during an introductory media conference at Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Craig Berube is already making the Toronto Maple Leafs better

Oct 20, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) skates during the warmup against the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Last chance for a couple of Toronto Maple Leafs former top prospects

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

Players to watch during the Toronto Maple Leafs preseason