James Tanner

James Tanner

Joined: Dec 30, 2016

Hockey writer and part-time bee keeper.

Apr 16, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) calls for the puck as Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) defends during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Ladies and Gentleman: Your 1st Place Toronto Maple Leafs

Nov 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) stickhandles the puck past Utah Hockey Club forward Barrett Hayton (27) in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs win as Mitch Marner continues his MVP run

Nov 30, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Kracken forward Alex Wennberg (21) carries the puck around Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) during overtime at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

2 x Nylanders and Robertson's Last Chance as Toronto Maple Leafs take on Utah

2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round One

Brad Treliving cannot let Toronto Maple Leafs fans down - AGAIN

Nov 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nikita Grebenkin (71) on a breakaway against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Minten, Knies, Marner, Woll and Grebenkin: Toronto Maple Leafs Dominate

Oct 14, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (19) celebrates with defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) and forward Fraser Minten (39) after scoring against the Minnesota Wild in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now younger, faster and much more fun to watch

Feb 27, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) chases the puck after a save and rebound from Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill (33) in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Maple Leafs are in the best shape they've been in all year vs Golden Knights

Sep 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) prepares for a faceoff against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Fraser Minten can save assets for defense trade + give Nick Robertson a chance

Apr 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (19) and Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (12) battle to get to the puck during the first period of game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Calle Jarnkrok isn't playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs any time soon

Apr 16, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe looks on against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

How close are the Toronto Maple Leafs to being able to win the Atlantic?

Nov 16, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) skates with the puck against the Edmonton Oilers in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs New, Rumours, Monday Morning Musings etc.

Oct 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ryan Reaves (75) skates during the warmup before a game against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Ryan Reaves Suspended 5 Games

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

The Auston Matthews Injury is starting to get concerning

Oct 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) battles for the puck with Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

A Plan B for the Toronto Maple Leafs in trading for a number-one defenseman

Nov 12, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck up the ice against the New York Islanders at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Matthews injury denies Toronto Maple Leafs fans of the best game of the season

Nov 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs players celebrate after their game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

2 Trades for the "Missing Pieces" to put the Toronto Maple Leafs "Over the Top"