James Tanner

James Tanner

Joined: Dec 30, 2016

Hockey writer and part-time bee keeper.

Jan 11, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs Game Preview Cancelled in Service to Trade Rumours

Jan 18, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs, First Place, the Scoring Race and the Standings

Jan 11, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Pius Suter (24) controls the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

There's a Fine Line Between Patience and Negligence for the Maple Leafs

Jan 16, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) waits for the face-off against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs vs Habs: If You Aren't Excited for This, Why Are You a Hockey a Fan?

Jan 16, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) pursues the play against the New Jersey Devils in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Grading Every Contract on the Toronto Maple Leafs (Part 1)

NHL Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares

The Toronto Maple Leafs Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound to the Groin

Jan 11, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Shocking and Surprising Decline of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Jan 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) skates against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs Were Booed Off the Ice After Pathetic Performance

Jan 11, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann (74) gets knocked into the net by Vancouver Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) as goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) tries to get out of the way during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The 6 Toronto Maple Leafs Ideas That I Hate the Most

Jan 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe (22) scores on this shot against the Boston Bruins during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs Get Some Much Needed Good News

Jan 11, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) follows a loose puck as defenseman Tyler Myers (57) clears Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) away from the front of the net during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs Blow a Golden Opportunity

Jan 9, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

These Are the Days of Our Lives: Maple Leafs vs the Dramatic Canucks

Nov 19, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media prior to game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Time to Get Rid of the Stupidest Rule in the History of the NHL

Jan 9, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) goes after the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (2) and right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Matthews, Marner Play the Worst Game of Their Careers as Maple Leafs Beat Down

Jan 7, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) screens a shot in front of New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

The Maple Leafs Are 1 Player Away - But It's a Really, Really Good Player

Dec 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe (22) skates during warm up before a game against the New York Islanders at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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