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.

May 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) 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

May 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) reacts after his goal against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period of game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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

Mar 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during a break in the action against the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Ottawa Senators v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Five

May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving listens to a question during a media conference to introduce new head coach Craig Berube (right) at Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Fans gather at Maple Leaf Square outside Scotibank Arena,...

Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game One

Jan 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (right) celebrates his goal with right wing Bryan Rust (17) against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Mar 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri (91) skates during warm-up before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Jan 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) and forward Mitch Marner (16) talk during a break in the action against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Apr 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) waits for a face-off against the Ottawa Senators in the third period during game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Mar 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during a break in the action against the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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

Saginaw Spirit v Oshawa Generals

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