Analysis

Feb 9, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour (71) celebrates his teams goal during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Anaheim beats Buffalo 5 to 2. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Roundtable: Off Season Acquisitions

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nazem Kadri Selke Snub

Mitch Marner vs Patrick Kane Rookie Seasons

Toronto Maple Leafs Salary Cap Update

Mar 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Connor Brown (12) lines up before a face-off against the New Jersey Devils at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Devils 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs and the 50 Contract Limit

Nov 27, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev (8) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Canucks 3-2 in the overtime shootout. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Top Off-Season Wish List: 5 Players to Target

Apr 21, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) and Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (29) battle for the puck in game five of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 2-1 in overtime and lead the series 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t Believe Babcock: William Nylander Will Play Centre for Toronto Maple Leafs

Apr 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals in game one of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Don’t Need Big-Name Defenseman

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shakes hands with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) after eliminating the Maple Leafs in overtime in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: There’s No One-Hit Wonder With This Group

Apr 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bozak (42) is embraced by forward Auston Matthews (34) after scoring the overtime winner in a 4-3 win over Washington Capitals in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Season Was Great, but It Sucks to Lose

Apr 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs fans cheer for their team before game three against Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Five Reasons Maple Leafs Win Stanley Cup before Oilers

Apr 21, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) prepares to make a save on Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) in the third period in game five of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 2-1 in overtime and lead the series 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Fix PP before Game 6

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during a break in the action against the Washington Capitals in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Power-Play Letting them Down

Nov 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) and center Auston Matthews (34) and center Zach Hyman (11) salute the troops during a presentation during a their game against the Nashville Predators at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs defeated the Predators 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Keep Hyman on First Line

Apr 4, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates against the Washington Capitals at the Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 4-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Phil Kessel Is the Gift that Keeps on Giving

Apr 8, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk (25) congratulates goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) after a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Pittsburgh 5-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Will Beat the Capitals

Mar 22, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) shoots the puck during warmups prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews Led NHL in Even-Strength Goals

Mar 28, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against Florida Panthers in the first period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Capitals a Better Match-Up Than Senators

Mar 14, 2017; Sunrise, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates before a game against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Rocket Richard Trophy Within Reach for Matthews

Mar 22, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) shoots the puck during warmups prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews Locks Up the Calder

Feb 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) skates with the puck against the Dallas Stars at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Stars 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Thoughts on Zaitsev Contract

Mar 28, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against Florida Panthers in the first period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Just How Great Are The Rookies?

Mar 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Josh Leivo (32) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Leivo Injured: Stats Say Leafs Need Him

Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) skates with the puck against the Winnipeg Jets at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Jets 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Never Trade William Nylander

Mar 18, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) jumps over the boards to start his shift against the Chicago Blackhawks at Air Canada Centre. The Blackhawks beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Time To Shake Up The Offense

Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) is congratulated by center Nazem Kadri (43) and center William Nylander (29) and center Auston Matthews (34) against the Winnipeg Jets at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Jets 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews’ Slumping at Worst Time

Dec 28, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) talks with center Mitch Marner (16) before a game against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Pre-Game Thoughts Against Florida

Mar 3, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a goal by center Nazem Kadri (43) against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Veterans Top Goals