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Auston Matthews’ 2021-22 season was one for the ages. When he scored 40 goals in his rookie season, it quickly became apparent that the sky was the limit for him, and while his season-by-season progression up until that point was on the slower side, he also had the drawback of two half-seasons in between. With the NHL getting back into action for a full, 82-game season for the … [Read more...] about Leafs Nation votes on the best games of 2023-24: #2 – Matthews hits 60, again

It’s always been important for Mitch Marner to give back to local communities throughout his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs but his charitable work often extends outside the Greater Toronto Area. Marner was on hand Friday to help open a new playground for MacTier Public School in MacTier, Ontario, roughly two hours north of Toronto. Marner and the Marner Assist Foundation … [Read more...] about Marner Assist Foundation celebrates opening of new public school playground

Thirty days, twenty prospects, and a handful of honourable mentions later, we’ve officially reached the end of our annual prospect rankings. The Leafs’ prospect system doesn’t necessarily boast any superstar names, widely regarded as being mid-tier to middle-low tier league-wide, but that’s to be expected for a team that’s made the playoffs each of the last eight years and have … [Read more...] about A full recap of our Maple Leafs’ Top 20 prospect rankings

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.  Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligibility, our group decided on a more nuanced approach to include any reasonably young player who is either under contract with the Leafs … [Read more...] about 2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #1 Easton Cowan

The Toronto Marlies have hired former NHL forward Steve Sullivan as an assistant coach, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Sullivan, 50, appeared in 1,011 NHL games during his career with the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Phoenix Coyotes, collecting 290 goals and 747 points. The 5’7″, 157-pound … [Read more...] about Toronto Marlies hire former NHL forward Steve Sullivan as assistant coach