James Tanner

James Tanner

Joined: Dec 30, 2016

Hockey writer and part-time bee keeper.

Dec 23, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) looks on in the third period against the St. Louis Blues at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings Use Option the Maple Leafs Don't Have + Auston Matthews Out

Dec 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Mitch Marner (16) and William Nylander (88) and John Tavares (91) talk before a faceoff against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Actually Miss the Playoffs?

Dec 15, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) battles for the puck in front of the net with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The 3 Most Important Things for the Maple Leafs to do Before the Playoffs

Dec 20, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks to deflect a shot on Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Shut Auston Matthews Down for the Season

Oct 28, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (13) looks for a rebound from Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (41) during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Auston Matthews Out of the Lineup Again - Maple Leafs vs Jets

May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving speaks during a media conference to introduce new head coach Craig Berube (not shown) at Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Kampf on 2nd Line an Indictment of Brad Treliving's Job as Maple Leafs GM

Dec 17, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) makes a save against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs to Play Game 1 of Weird Scheduling Quirk + Matthews Out

Dec 15, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) battles for the puck with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Matthew Knies Play and Performance Starting to Get Concerning

Dec 15, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) battles for the puck in front of the net with Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Trap Game Alert: Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Game Preview

Dec 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the shot of New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Maple Leafs Do Not Need the Rangers Problems: Chris Kreider Trade a Bad Idea

Dec 15, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) battles for the puck in front of the net with Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

This Christmas, Give Me Maple Leafs Tickets (and Free Beer and a Jersey )

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

What is the NHL Holiday Roster Freeze? Explaining Why the Maple Leafs Can't Make Any Moves Next Week

Dec 9, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) looks to make a pass during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs Trade Rumours: The Most Obvious and Best Prize of the Trade Deadline

Nov 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Fraser Minten (39) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

This Maple Leafs Prospect Needs More AHL Seasoning

Dec 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) makes a save in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The 1 Maple Leafs Question We're All Afraid to Ask

Dec 15, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) battles for a puck in front of the net with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Maple Leafs Are Great Comparatively, but Sabres Owe Their Fans Some Blood