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Why Quality Means Nothing In Toronto and The MLSE
“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. But in Toronto, when the going gets tough, the dough keeps rolling” I would like to thank my friend Andrew Echevarria for that wonderful quote...
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How Close Are the Toronto Maple Leafs to Their Next Stanley Cup?
It may seem crazy, but to say the Maple Leafs are not that far from another Stanley Cup isn’t that unrealistic...
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Top 10 Reasons Why the Leafs Maybe Just Might Not Suck That Much This Year
I don’t think that, in my "career" at Bleacher Report, I have ever written a “Top 10" list. I love to read them and comment, but if I’m correct, this will be my first time writing one...
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Toronto Vs. Anaheim Game Review- Plus: Thoughts On The Shootout
Last night’s game was a well played, surprising game. The Leafs were able to show they can compete. There was however one small thing I can’t get over...
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Does Ryan Hollweg's Punishment Fit the Crime?
Well, fine! I wasn’t going to do it, but everywhere I look on the Leafs page, all I see is "Ryan Hollweg this," "Ryan Hollweg that." So here I am, sitting at my computer, typing away...
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How Can You Say You're a Fan If You Say Things Like This?
If any so-called “fan” of any team says their team should tank the season, that person cannot be called a fan...
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Sean Avery: Who Wouldn't Love Him?
Sean Avery may be a pest, but he is very good at it, and any team in the NHL should be happy and feel lucky to have him. Avery is a different type of pest. Most of them in the NHL are good for only that, in fact it seems they can barely even skate...
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Do the Toronto Maple Leafs Even Have a Real Bandwagon?
It is something that has happened for so long here in Toronto, it has started to piss people off. I can’t take it anymore. Leaf fans have to be more consistent in the way they cheer their team...
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Vesa Toskala Captain? Luke Schenn Faces True Test Against Canadiens
As I watched the Maple Leafs game this past Thursday night, it was said multiple times that Vesa Toskala was listed as the Leafs' Captain...
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Is Luke Schenn The Guy For The Maple Leafs?
Is Luke Schenn the guy for the Leafs to build around? Can he possibly be the one the Leafs have waited so long for, their savour? I was saying it all summer,"The Leafs can't rush putting Schenn on the team...
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BRHL: Would You Listen to This Show?
This more like a question, rather than an article, so please bear with me for a moment of your time. Greg Caggiano and I have been talking about a radio show that we might do on ...
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Maple Leafs Have Long Way to Go Before They Are Contenders
When I look at the Leafs roster, I can’t say it's full of bad players, but it is full of a bunch of mediocre players. There is no one on this team that is going to stand out and be able to carry this team...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp Overview
With the preseason here and training camp up and running, coaches are looking for players who stand out to fill out the roaster. The Toronto Maple Leafs are no exception...
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Toronto Maple Leafs: Should They Win or Should They Lose?
First of all, I would like to apoligize to all my fans. Sorry I have not written in over a week, but between work and school it's hard to find time to write...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Stat Projections: Defensemen and Goalies
One week later, I finally remembered to do this. These are my stat projections for the Maple Leafs defensemen: Defensemen GP G A PTS +/- PIM ...
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Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin: Past, Present, and Future
In this article I will look at the young rivalry of Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin. We'll review their past milestones and trophies, as well as any disappointments that we have seen...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Player Offensive Stats
I’ve been looking at a few articles written by my fellow Bleacher Creatures and they have been predicting player stats. Oddly enough I haven’t seen this from any Toronto Maple Leaf writers...
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2008-'09 Eastern Conference Predictions
No need for an intro. The title says it all, doesn’t it? 1. Pittsburgh Penguins, 106pts Pittsburgh has the strongest, and youngest, offense in the league...
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What Can Bryan McCabe Bring the Toronto Maple Leafs?
We have seen many changes in the Leafs' lineup this offseason—losses of fan favorites and addition of young stars. One major move remains—Bryan McCabe. It is now September, and McCabe's bonus has been paid...
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Joe Sakic Signs, but Is Mats Sundin Moving Any Closer to a Decision?
On Wednesday, Aug. 27 the Colorado Avalanche announced that Joe Sakic had signed a one-year contract with the team. “Ultimately it came down to the fact that I still enjoy playing and competing,” said Sakic...
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Why Did the Toronto Maple Leafs Release Kyle Wellwood?
It's a question I asked myself countless time since I heard it had happened—why did the Maple Leafs release Kyle Wellwood? It may seem obvious to some, who didn’t like Wellwood ...
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Did the Toronto Maple Leafs Give Up on Mats Sundin?
All I am hearing about is how Mats is going to the Rangers, Flyers, Canucks, or anywhere other than Toronto. I was sure that the Leafs would not let their captain go without a fight, but I have ...
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Why the Maple Leafs Are Better Off Without Mats Sundin
As a Leafs fan, it is hard for me to say this, but its true—the Toronto Maple Leafs don't need Mats Sundin anymore. Mats is a great player any contending team should want. He is a valuable piece of the puzzle...
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Toronto Maple Leafs 2008-09 Defensive Line-up
Yesterday I wrote “Toronto Maple Leafs 2008-09 Projected Line-up.” Thiat included only the forward lines. Today I will give you the defensive lines, and look at goaltending...
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Toronto Maple Leafs' 2008-09 Projected Lineup
No Mats, no Kyle, and no Darcy. Where does this leave the Maple Leafs going into the up coming season—and who will fill out the lines? Lets find out...