The Eastern Conference wild card race is heating up, leaving many wondering who the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ first-round opponent in the playoffs could be this season. Right now, about seven teams are in the hunt for a wild card spot in the east. However, only two spots are up for grabs between the Atlantic Division and Metropolitan Division. As of Thursday, the two teams that hold … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Potential First Round Matchup
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Add More Centres To Their Trade List
It’s old news that the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a centre. However, two names have been mentioned as serious candidates for a potential trade. Over the past month or so, Toronto has been connected to plenty of centres. Brock Nelson and Yanni Gourde are amongst the names that have been mentioned the most as potential assets for the Leafs to pursue as middle-six … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Add More Centres To Their Trade List
NHL Predictions: January 7 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 7 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers
Evaluation: Toronto Maple Leafs Mid-Season Grades
The Toronto Maple Leafs are halfway through the season, having played 41 out of 82 regular-season games. Now is a good time to evaluate and grade the team based on its performance up to this point. The team has stepped up in Craig Berube‘s first season as the Maple Leafs head coach. They’ve been playing a playoff brand of hockey that sees more controlled results. But, where … [Read more...] about Evaluation: Toronto Maple Leafs Mid-Season Grades
Toronto Maple Leafs Star The Reason For Ending Droughts
The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen a couple of droughts end over the last two games. At the same time, Auston Matthews returned to the lineup after missing about two weeks. Matthews has missed 15 games this season due to an undisclosed upper-body injury. After lots of anxiousness, the captain returned and made an immediate impact in many ways. Matthews Leading By Example Before … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Star The Reason For Ending Droughts