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As expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs began to make a few roster changes earlier this week.  And while it’s obvious that they were made mostly out of necessity due to injuries, fact is—while you never want to see a player hurt—this opportunity may be a blessing in disguise for most all involved. Vesa Toskala has gone back to the IR, and John Mitchell has joined him there.  Both appear to have ...

Another night. áAnother loss. áAt least we can say in this one we saw a glimpse of heart. After controlling the bulk of the play in the second and third period, the Leafs still couldnÆt find a way to solve Roberto Luongo (few can) and the result, a 2-1 loss at GM place at the hands of the Canucks. The Leafs are now off to their worst start in franchise history, and ...

Another night, another loss. At least we can say in this one we saw a glimpse of heart. After controlling the bulk of the play in the second and third period, the Leafs still couldnÆt find a way to solve Roberto Luongo (few can), and the result: a 2-1 loss at GM place at the hands of the Canucks. The Leafs are now off to their worst start in franchise history, and ...

  It’s just after 10 AM on a Saturday morning in Toronto.  It’s September.  The mornings are cooler these days, but the sun which makes the dew on the grass glisten like diamonds can be an enchanting scene as you read your morning paper and enjoy a coffee. Especially when you’re Brian Burke and no doubt skewered across the front of any paper he picks up will be a picture and headline ...

According to good friend Darren Dreger, as well as the National Post, the Toronto Maple Leafs are close to finalizing a deal that would send two first-round picks and a second-rounder to the Boston Bruins for star forward Phil Kessel. The deal is apparently not done, but finishing touches are being put on, and the Leafs are awaiting the conference call to confirm the deal. More on this as it develops. Stick ...

By: Nolan Sears, weekday game previews, featured columnist. The Air Canada Centre is sure to be absolutely buzzing tonight, as it is the second annual "Fan’s First" game. While Beating the Bruins tonight would be a great start to preseason action for "Big Blue," there are more things to pay attention to. The preseason is a time to see what the youngsters can bring to the table, a chance to see the ...

It’s only two days into the Toronto Maple Leafs' rookie tournament, and training camp still may be a wee bit away from beginning, but it’s never too early to increase your stock, something a few Maple Leafs prospects are finding out this week in Kitchener, Ontario. Five members of the Toronto Maple Leafs looking to make an impression at training camp got an early start this past weekend. With their play, ...

Game Two of the rookie tournament is in the books for the Toronto Maple Leafs and while the result on the scoreboard wasn’t what Brian Burke and company were looking for, their was still plenty to be excited about after yesterdays 6-5 overtime loss at the hands of the Boston Bruins rookies. Start with Christian Hanson, who as you know was one guy I wanted to see strut his stuff in ...