Maple Leafs condemn ‘senseless murder’ of George Floyd
Source: SportsNet
Date: 2020-06-01
The Toronto Maple Leafs have released a statement in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing protests that have spawned in the United States and beyond. The team called for larger-scale efforts to end systemic racial inequality. The entire statement reads as follows: All of our collective hearts were broken as we watched the senseless murder of George Floyd, as well as the pain and frustration displayed in protests that followed across the globe. Together, we need to do more to not o
Ladies Talkin’ Leafs podcast a hit
Source: Toronto Sun
Date: 2020-05-31
Christine Dimoff and Sylvia Hargittay were more dedicated Maple Leafs fans than most of the males in their families, going back to the Ballard era. Read More
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Play-in Playoff Series: How They Stack Up
Source: Yard Barker
Date: 2020-05-31
Ever since the NHL hit pause on its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each team, whether it be deep in a playoff position or in the race for one, has looked to finish a season built on blood, sweat, and tears.
Maple Leafs and Tyson Barrie Should Sign for Another Season
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2020-05-31
It’s been a crazy 2019-20 NHL season and looks to get even crazier. Although it’s been almost three months since the NHL played a regular-season game, there was some action last week. The NHL shared plans for a 24-team tournament that would begin with a round of play-ins to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Babcock, Marner & Stars as Trade Partners To avoid some complexities (for example with trade clauses), the league clarified and defined a differ
Maple Leafs 2020 Mock Draft Recap
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2020-05-31
Recently, I had the opportunity to take part in The Hockey Writers’ mock draft. What started as a two-round mock, became a full-on seven-round mock draft. This was really entertaining and unpredictable and made you feel like you’re part of the scouting and drafting process. I selected for the Toronto Maple Leafs — they had 10 picks in the draft and gave each pick a detailed summary and explanation. In addition, there are opinions and insights from draft analysts giving their take on
Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Stars Shine Brighter than the Blue Jackets?
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2020-05-31
The Toronto Maple Leafs will resume play against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first series of the proposed 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of the things to make so hockey great is that optimal success requires a collective effort. The best teams […] Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Stars Shine Brighter than the Blue Jackets? - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Predicting The Toronto Maple Leafs Playoff Roster
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2020-05-31
What players will the Toronto Maple Leafs send to the ice for the playoffs? As reported by Elliotte Friedman, the current plan is that teams will be permitted to carry up to 28 skaters and as many goalies as they want once play resumes. While it’s nice to have many spares in the case of […] Predicting The Toronto Maple Leafs Playoff Roster - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Toronto Maple Leafs: 1 Thing We Miss About Every NHL Team
Source: Editor in Leaf
Date: 2020-05-31
The regular season is over and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be playing the Columbus Blue Jackets in a Best-of-Five play-in series. As we recap the regular season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, you could call it a success as they finished third in the Atlantic Division, or you could call it a failure because […] Toronto Maple Leafs: 1 Thing We Miss About Every NHL Team - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
NHL History: Toronto Maple Leafs sign Howie Meeker today in 1946
Source: The Leafs Nation
Date: 2020-05-31
It was 74 years ago today the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Howie Meeker to an NHL contract. Meeker, 23, had played the prior season with the Stratford Indians of the OHA-Sr league scoring eight goals and 13 points in only seven games. It was his first foray into hockey in three years, as Meeker served in the Canadian Army wherein he was badly injured. But through his recovery, he was able to get back to hockey and earned himself a spot on the Leafs. His first pro season was undeniably his best a
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hoefenmayer, Robertson & Phase 2
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2020-05-30
Things are happening for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Last week it was the announcement of a 24-team play-in tournament as a way to complete the 2019-20 NHL season. This week it’s working out of the details that would allow the Maple Leafs and 23 other playoff-bound NHL teams to prepare and transition into what’s been named “Phase 2” of the NHL’s reopening. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Tavares & Trade Rumors Phase 2 of the league’s reopening plan calls