Jim Hiller “not expected back”, DJ Smith given permission for Ottawa job
After GM Kyle Dubas gave head coach Mike Babcock peace of mind earlier this week, it appears that there will still be new faces behind the bench for next season.
Quick Hits
Maple Leafs to honour Red Kelly on Friday
Following his unfortunate passing, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be honouring legend Red Kelly in a ceremony this Friday, May 10th.
MLSE announces plan for Maple Leaf Square tomorrow
Not even the excitement game seven hockey can sway Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment to changing their traditions at Maple Leaf Square. MLSE announced earlier today that they will be broadcasting the Toronto Raptors Game 5 in their first round series against the Orlando Magic instead of Game 7 between the Leafs and the Bruins….
Leafs and Bruins Subreddits Join Forces for Greater Good
With playoffs always comes a lot of tension. On the ice alone, you see the 20 players on each team go toe to toe, battle over every puck, fight for every goal, and even throw a few punches here and there. Off the ice, it’s almost as bad, as the dueling fanbases constantly chirp, heckle,…
The Leafs have as many playoff wins as all the other Canadian teams combined
The Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won two out of their first three playoff games, have the most playoff wins out of any Canadian team. We have run the numbers, and that is, in fact as many as every other Canadian team combined! Some details: The Calgary Flames have one playoff win, and two playoff…
Here’s some hype videos to get you going
You need a fancy description? Crack open a cold one and fire these up on your smart TV. Here it is folks! Leafs Playoff Hype video for the 2018-2019 season. Been working on this one for a while, hope you like it! #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/oaTCoRU7SI — x – Laura Duarte (@duarteelauraa) April 7, 2019
WATCH: Marner scores Leafs’ first playoff penalty shot goal since 1999
When the Leafs take a penalty, Leafs Nation rightfully gets nervous. The Bruins opened the scoring in the first period on the man advantage and then, early in the second, got another chance on the power play.
Leafs recall Michael Hutchinson from the Marlies
Amidst the chaos of clinching their playoff push and goaltending controversies, the Leafs decided to really add gasoline to the tire fire and called-up goaltender Michael Hutchinson before they play their final game against the Montreal Canadiens this Saturday.
Calle Rosen to be recalled by Leafs for Monday
Though he narrowly missed making the Leafs out of camp, and has 46 points in just 54 games from the Marlies’ back end, Calle Rosen has yet to suit up for a single NHL game this season. That’ll change Monday night when Toronto recalls him for the game against the Islanders. Calle Rosen joining Leafs…
Quinn Hughes latest NHL talent to be linked to Toronto in free agency
Last night, the Vancouver Canucks got a taste of their latest hot young star. In his first NHL game, Quinn Hughes dazzled the crowd on nearly every shift. quinn hughes szn pic.twitter.com/k5T38YHdXQ — Olivia Lin (@oliviaylin) March 29, 2019 Unfortunately for those in Vancouver, he’s already being rumoured to sign a contract with the Toronto…
John Tavares is suddenly in the mix for the Rocket Richard Trophy
It was under a year ago that I wrote how John Tavares and the Maple Leafs weren’t a good fit. Ah, how quickly things change. Tavares has had an excellent first season in Toronto and many will likely crown him the team’s Most Valuable Player at the end of the season.
Kapanen listed out with a concussion
Previously held out for precautionary reasons, forward Kasperi Kapanen is now listed out with a concussion.