James Tanner

James Tanner

Joined: Dec 30, 2016

Hockey writer and part-time bee keeper.

Mar 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Max Pacioretty (67) skates with the puck as Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (50) defends in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Max Pacioretty to PTO; no word on a time machine

Apr 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Nick Robertson ends hold-out, signs with 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

A little over a week before Training Camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs have no 3C

Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

21 Questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs on the verge of the 2023-24 season

Apr 30, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (22) and Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) battle in front of goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during the third period in game five of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Signing Jack McCabe is one of the worst things the Toronto Maple Leafs could do

Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced by club president Brendan Shanahan (left) at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

What has four thumbs and just bet their entire career on Joseph Woll?

Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Expect Easton Cowan to play 82 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024-25

Apr 27, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) celebrates scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in trouble if......

nov 1, 2016; toronto, ontario, can; edmonton oilers forward leon draisaitl (29) gets away from toronto maple leafs forward mitchell marner (16) during the first period at air canada centre. mandatory credit: john e. sokolowski-usa today sports

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl, clearing the way for the Leafs to sign Mitch Marner

May 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins shake hands after the Bruins defeated the Leafs in overtime in game seven of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs will win Atlantic: Boston Bruins to miss the Playoffs

Apr 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) and forward Max Domi (11) congratulate forward Tyler Bertuzzi (59) on his goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

There Are Zero NHL Teams With Better Rosters Than the Toronto Maple Leafs

May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new head coach Craig Berube speaks during an introductory media conference while seated beside general manager Brad Treliving (center) and team president Brendan Shanahan at Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Did the Toronto Maple Leafs meet their summer goals?

Apr 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) plays the puck and Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) defends during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

The Most Important Thing for the Toronto Maple Leafs to do this season

Apr 30, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (22) handles the puck during warmups prior to game five of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jake McCabe is the Toronto Maple Leafs best trade chip

May 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) plays the puck past Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) in the first period in game six of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be anything from a disaster to Cup Winners

Apr 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Max Pacioretty (67) shoots the puck as New York Rangers center Alex Wennberg (91) defends in the first period.in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Max Pacioretty Rumour makes the Toronto Maple Leafs look like a joke