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Michael Da Ponte

Michael Da Ponte

Joined: Dec 22, 2020

Jan 7, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman TJ Brodie (78), defenseman Morgan Rielly (44), forward Dryden Hunt (20) and forward Pierre Engvall (47) celebrate a goal by forward Pontus Holmberg (29) against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: A Half season in Review (So Far So Good)

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Jan 14, 2023

Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Best Ten Game Stretch Yet This Season

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Dec 15, 2022

Nov 21, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) and forward Auston Matthews (34) congratulate forward John Tavares (center) on his goal against the New York Islanders during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Ten Game Stretch Review and Forecast

Michael Da Ponte

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Nov 23, 2022

May 10, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal scored with forward Mitchell Marner (16) during the third period of game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Bad Start Actually An Ideal Situation

Michael Da Ponte

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Nov 1, 2022

Jun 21, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews speaks to the media at Amalie Arena after winning the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award in the 2022 NHL Awards. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Best Bets for the 2022-23 Season

Michael Da Ponte

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Sep 8, 2022

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Kyle Dubas Assistant General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks on the phone as President Brendan Shanahan looks on during the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Fear the Offer Sheet?

Michael Da Ponte

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Jul 9, 2022

Dec 9, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates past Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Pick Your Poison: the Toronto Maple Leafs 1st Round Options

Michael Da Ponte

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Apr 2, 2022

Jan 26, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) sits on the ice as Toronto Maple Leafs players celebrate a goal scored by forward John Tavares (no shown) in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the Toronto Maple Leafs New Shuffled Lineup

Michael Da Ponte

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Jan 27, 2022

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 6: Jake DeBrusk #74 of the Boston Bruins breaks past a falling Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 6, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade for Jake DeBrusk?

Michael Da Ponte

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Dec 3, 2021

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 22: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 22, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sharks defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Are Drastic Changes Coming for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Michael Da Ponte

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Oct 30, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 16: The Art Ross Trophy is displayed at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in advance of the 2019 NHL Awards on June 16, 2019 in Las Vegas. Nevada. The 2019 NHL Awards will be held on June 19 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Best Futures Bets for 2021-22

Michael Da Ponte

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Sep 28, 2021

TORONTO, ON - MAY 31: Auston Matthews #34 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs take to the ice to play against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 31, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Map[le Leafs 3-1 to win series 4 games to 3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Who Will Earn the Left Wing Jobs in the Toronto Maple Leafs Top 6?

Michael Da Ponte

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Aug 23, 2021

Toronto Maple Leafs - Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan at the draft (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Did the Toronto Maple Leafs Miss the Boat on the Coyotes Trade?

Michael Da Ponte

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Jul 25, 2021

MONTREAL, QC - MAY 25: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on prior to a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on May 25, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Nominated for Hart Trophy

Michael Da Ponte

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Jun 10, 2021

TORONTO, ON - MAY 31: Josh Anderson #17 of the Montreal Canadiens shakes hands with Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs after Game Seven of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 31, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Map[le Leafs 3-1 to win series 4 games to 3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Have Run Out of Excuses

Michael Da Ponte

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Jun 3, 2021

Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs (Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Top Stories Heading into Playoffs

Michael Da Ponte

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May 21, 2021

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