Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander

Joined: May 21, 2021

The last time the Leafs advanced, I was rocking #24 and watching Round 2 on a tiny, muted screen inside the entrance of a shopping mall in rural Japan.

Mar 13, 2022; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) follows his teammates after the end of the game in the 2022 Heritage Classic ice hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres at Tim Hortons Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Bitter Reality of the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Trade Deadline

Mar 10, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs players greet goalie Erik Kallgren (50) react after losing in overtime to the Arizona Coyotes at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Ups and Downs of Erik Kallgren

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 4: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche gets set to take the opening faceoff against John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 4, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Avalanche defeated the Maple Leafs 3-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs #1 in Faceoffs and Chasing NHL Record

Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Special Teams, Special Season for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs - Jake Muzzin (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Jake Muzzin Is the Toronto Maple Leafs Most Important Player

Jake Muzzin,Toronto Maple Leafs (Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports)

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Look to Act Prior to Trade Deadline

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs chats with the media prior to action the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Good, But How Good Is Sheldon Keefe?

Toronto Maple Leafs, Petr Mrazek (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Can Cancel the Petr Mrazek Insurance Policy

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 22: Referee Michael Markovic #47 signals a delayed penalty during play between the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 22, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafs 3-0. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Special Teams Are the Key to Contending for the Toronto Maple Leafs

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: (l-r) Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan of the Toronto Maple Leafs handle the draft table during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Back to the Grind in the Atlantic Division

Max Domi #16 of the Columbus Blue Jackets (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Here’s to Looking at Max Domi

Kyle Dubas, General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Kyle Dubas Ongoing Connections to the Greyhounds

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 19: Goaltender Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Arizona Coyotes in action during the second period of the NHL game against the Minnesota Wild at Gila River Arena on December 19, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Finding a Good Goalie at a Discount

(L-R) Jake Muzzin #8 and Jason Spezza #19 of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Hometown Unrestricted Free Agents Class of 2021

Sep 18, 2018; Lucan, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas on his laptop before the start of their game against the Ottawa Senators at Lucan Community Memorial Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Senators 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Dubas Will Land a Top UFA in the 2021 NHL Offseason

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 30: Topi Niemela #7, Roni Hirvonen #22, Anton Lundell #15 and Kasper Simontaival #29 of Finland celebrate a goal against Slovakia during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Do the Toronto Maple Leafs Have a New Top Prospect?