What If The Maple Leafs Lose In The First Round Again?

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are on a collision course with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. It has been well-documented the Maple Leafs’ last playoff series win came in 2004. Despite being fourth overall in the standings, advancing to the second round is not a slam dunk. Could […] READ MORE



NHL Player Development Of European Forwards Part Three

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NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […] READ MORE


Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Out For Season

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that Nick Robertson is out for the season with a shoulder injury. News of the injury was announced on Monday afternoon. Injury updates: Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson had season-ending shoulder surgery and will be out for six months. Toronto Marlies defenceman Mac Hollowell underwent surgery for a fractured […] READ MORE



Toronto Maple Leafs Legend Borje Salming Passes Away

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Toronto Maple Leafs legend Borje Salming, who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 until 1990, has passed away at 71. News of the passing was announced Thursday afternoon. Maple Leafs Legend Borje Salming Passes at 71 Statement from Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan on the passing of Börje Salming: pic.twitter.com/zguKOyVLmM […] READ MORE





Stability Is Key to Future Success for the Toronto Maple Leafs

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The dubious number of first-round exits for the Toronto Maple Leafs now stands at seven since 2004. This year, it came after the best regular season in franchise history. Reaching the number six in the series comes for a variety of reasons. As a young, plucky underdog against the Washington Capitals. As a favourite against the […] READ MORE