James Tanner

James Tanner

Joined: Dec 30, 2016

Hockey writer and part-time bee keeper.

Apr 8, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany (3) battles behind the net with Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Not Done Making Moves This Summer

Jun 24, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (91) skates with the puck during the first period against the Edmonton Oilers in game seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Comparing An Old Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman to a New One with Crazy Results

Apr 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Connor Dewar (24) plays the puck next to Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau (30) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Paid Another Replacement Player Above the League Minimum

May 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) and goalie Joseph Woll (60) celebrate after a win over the Boston Bruins in game six of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Joseph Woll Could Have More Value Than Any Player in the NHL Next Season

Mar 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) battle for the puck during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Is Morgan Rielly About to Have a Career Season with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Mar 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Alex Nylander (92) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

If the Toronto Maple Leafs Get a Do-Over on Dumb Contract They Must Be Smarter

Apr 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) during warm-up of game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Expect Toronto Maple Leafs Superstar Mitch Marner to Have Career Year

Apr 17, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) passes the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Matt Tomkins (90) defends and Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba (24) look on during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Can Not Use Pontus Holmberg as Third-Line Centre

Apr 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) get set for a face-off against the Boston Bruins in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 Burnings Questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs Heading into 2024-25

Apr 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic (11) scores on his shot as Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf (64) looks on during the second 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

The Toronto Maple Leafs Bottom-Six Is Brutally Awful Bordering on Atrocious

Jun 24, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (91) lifts the cup after winning game seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Indefensible Signing of Oliver Ekman-Larrson Just a Routine Leafs Error

May 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins forward Patrick Maroon (61) reacts as Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) celebrates his goal with defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) in the second period in game six of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Why I Fully Expect the Toronto Maple Leafs to Win the Atlantic This Year

Apr 27, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) scores a goal and celebrates with center Max Domi (11) and defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) 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

Toronto Maple Leafs Could Easily Sell Summer as Success With 2 Internal Moves

May 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) and Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) speak 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

Winners, Losers and the Toronto Maple Leafs: Evaluating the NHL Off-Season

May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving (center) and team president Brendan Shanahan (left) introduce new head coach Craig Berube at Ford Performance Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Make Extremely Strong Front Office Hire

May 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) skates off the ice after the Boston Bruins won 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 Bad Summer (and Constant Losing) Hides Great Potential