Editorials

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 7: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on January 7, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Day Headlines vs Nashville

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Case For Calling Up Rasmus Sandin

Tie Goes to the Veteran Policy Is Killing the Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Broadcasters Crazy About William Nylander

TORONTO, ON-Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares, Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews talk before a face off in the Nashville Predators zone in Toronto on Monday (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star) (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Two Toronto Maple Leafs Players Reach Milestones

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 11: A puck gets past Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during action against the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 11, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: This Season Should be More Fun

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 06: Toronto Maple Leafs Left Wing Zach Hyman (11) celebrates a goal as Ottawa Senators Left Wing Ryan Dzingel (18) skates by during the regular season NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Day Headlines vs Ottawa

Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Day Headlines vs Philadelphia

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 3: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leaf celebrates his second goal during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Arena on January 3, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Have No Real Problems

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 3: Jake Gardiner #51 of the Toronto Maple Leafs greets fans before playing the Minnesota Wild at Scotiabank Arena on January 3, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Deserve More Hype and Optimism

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 27: Edmonton Oilers Defenceman Darnell Nurse (25) checks Toronto Maple Leafs Right Wing Kasperi Kapanen (24) during the first period of the NHL regular season game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 27, 2019, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Kasperi Kapanen Out vs Chicago

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 01: Jake Muzzin #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates during warm-ups prior to an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on February 1, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Taking on the Trade Deadline with Perspective

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 25: Travis Dermott #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs hold a stick taped in colours to honour the You Can Play campaign before facing the Buffalo Sabres at the Scotiabank Arena on February 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Conversation Is Not Over

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: Toronto Marlies defenceman Andreas Borgman (55) plays the puck as he fights off Cleveland Monsters defenceman Gabriel Carlsson (53) during the first period the American Hockey League game between the Toronto Marlies and Cleveland Monsters on November 2, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Depth Squad Assembles

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 19: Mike Babcock head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs leaves the locker room prior to an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Scotiabank Arena on November 19, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Are Not Firing Mike Babcock If they Lose in 1st Round

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 27: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles for position against Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on February 27, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Day Headlines vs Edmonton

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 2: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs salutes the crowd after receiving a star of the game after defeating the Buffalo Sabres at the Scotiabank Arena on March 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Greatness Obscured by Improbable Tampa/Boston Runs

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14 - Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis speaks to the media during a press conference introducing Brendan Shanahan as Maple Leafs new president at the Air Canada Centre, April 14, 2014. Shanahan and Nonis will be the top managers of the hockey club. (Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Fingerprints of Dave Nonis are Gone

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 25: Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (29) starts a rush up ice during Game 7 of the First Round for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 25, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 7-4. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Return to Normal: William Nylander Has Spectacular February

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 17: Goalie Frederik Andersen #31 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on January 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Look For A Big Two Points in Vancouver

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Tyler Ennis #63 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes the ice during player introductions on opening night before playing the Montreal Canadiens at the Scotiabank Arena on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Tyler Ennis Hat-Trick Makes Him the Comeback Kid

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 19: Mike Babcock head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs leaves the locker room prior to an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Scotiabank Arena on November 19, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Some Hard Truths for a Pessimistic Fan Base

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: Nikita Zaitsev #22 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles with Sean Monahan #23 of the Calgary Flames during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Day Headlines vs Calgary

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 2: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs salutes the crowd after receiving a star of the game after defeating the Buffalo Sabres at the Scotiabank Arena on March 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Cheer For Whoever You Want to Cheer For

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 23: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Destroy Sabres in 2 Periods, then Chill

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 25: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs plays the puck against Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on February 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Day Headlines vs Buffalo

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) skates with the puck during the first period. The Washington Capitals went on win 2-1 in the overtime period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 7, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Capitals won the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference Final. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Could Another Kessel Trade Help the Toronto Maple Leafs Cap Situation?

WINNIPEG, MB - FEBRUARY 2: Nic Petan #19 of the Winnipeg Jets looks on during the pre-game warm up prior to NHL action against the Anaheim Ducks at the Bell MTS Place on February 2, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nic Petan to Make Debut vs Sabres