Mike Jack

Mike Jack

Mike Jack is a contributor for Editor in Leaf. Mike has been an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs since their historic 1992-93 playoff run. He grew up idolizing players like Doug Gilmour, Dave Andreychuk and Felix Potvin. When other kids dreamt of playing for the Maple Leafs, Mike dreamt of becoming an NHL GM as he analyzed the stats on his hockey cards, in video games and online.

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5 NHL Trade Deadline Deals the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Consider

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2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights v Seattle Kraken

Goalie Trades the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Consider

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Apr 4, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev (8) skates during the warmup period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade for One of These Defensemen

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Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammates Mitchell Marner #16 and William Nylander #88 and John Tavares #91 after Matthews scored the game winning goal (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Lack of William Nylander Extension May Be Blessing

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Apr 12, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) pursues the play against the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly Injury History and Updates

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Oct 23, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Conor Timmins (25) shoots the puck against the New York Islanders during the second period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Who Is New Defenseman, Conor Timmins?

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Apr 26, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin (8) pursues a Detroit Red Wings player during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Muzzin Injury History and Updates

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Jun 22, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas announces the number twenty-nine overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Trades to Replace Jake Muzzin

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Fraser Minten is selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs during Round Two of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Early World Juniors Predictions for Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Fraser Minten is selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs during Round Two of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects Dominating CHL and NCAA So Far

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Apr 26, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin (8) pursues a Detroit Red Wings player during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

2 Reasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs Slow Start to the Season

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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 12: Darryl Sittler #27 and Dan Maloney #9 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skate against Richard Sevigny #33, Mark Napier #31 and Rod Langway #17 of the Montreal Canadiens during NHL game action on December 12, 1981 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

Top 10 Toronto Maple Leafs Legends of the 1970’s

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WINDSOR, ONTARIO - FEBRUARY 18: Forward Ty Voit #96 of the Sarnia Sting moves the puck against the Windsor Spitfires at the WFCU Centre on February 18, 2020 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Leading the OHL in Points So Far

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Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Ilya Samsonov Off to a Great Start

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May 4, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Wayne Simmonds (24) stretches during the warmup of game two of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Take Final Cuts Right Down to the Waiver Wire

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Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Ilya Samsonov Could Be the Next Jack Campbell

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