Analysis

Dec 3, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bozak (42) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 3-2 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Tyler Bozak Top Goals

Toronto Maple Leafs: Tyler Bozak’s Value

Toronto Maple Leafs: Detailed Post-Game vs Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs: Five Thoughts for the Final Stretch

Jan 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) looks on during the first period against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nazem Kadri’s Top Goals

Feb 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) during their game 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: James van Riemsdyk’s Top Goals

Feb 15, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Zach Hyman (11) and defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly Future Star

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: The Next Stretch is Especially Important

Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during a break in the action of their game 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: Frederik Andersen Top Saves

Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) is congratulated by left wing Matt Martin (15) and (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: The Kids’ Top Goals

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: William Nylander’s Top Goals

Mar 3, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Chris Wagner (21) chases the puck ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Thoughts From the California Road Trip

Jan 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) collides with New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the second period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitchell Marner’s Top Goals

Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) talks to right wing Connor Brown (12) during their game 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: The End Of The Cup Drought Is Near

Dec 17, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) celebrates beside Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) after setting up the winning goal in a 2-1 overtime win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Magic Marner

Jan 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) carries the puck against the Buffalo Sabres at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Buffalo 4-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Hottest Takes In Town: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition.

Feb 14, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) skates against the New York Islanders at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated New York 7-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Gardiner Turning Heads

Dec 22, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle (11) against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Thoughts On Brian Boyle Pickup

Feb 25, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) shoots the puck as Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk (27) chases at the Air Canada Centre. Montreal defeated Toronto 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Top Goals

Feb 14, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates against the New York Islanders at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated New York 7-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Should be Deadline Buyers

Feb 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ben Smith (18) celebrates their victory with goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) 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: Re-Examining The Backup Goalie Situation

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 Leads Crucial Win Against Jets

Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated by defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. The Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Gardiner: Career Season

Jan 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman (11) skates the puck up ice against Montreal Canadiens at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Secret Weapon, Zach Hyman

Feb 18, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (43) celebrates a second period goal against Ottawa Senators with defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) and forward Leo Komarov (47) at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Scouting, Legends Row, Gameday Thoughts

Trading Van Riemsdyk Is an Easy Answer to a Problem that Doesn’t Exist

Jan 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) carries the puck against the Ottawa Senators at the Air Canada Centre. Ottawa defeated Toronto 3-2 in an overtime shoot out. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Thoughts On Rookies Since January 1st

Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) warms up before the start of their game against the Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. The Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Thoughts On Friedman’s Leaf Mentions