After making some ill-advised comments on his goalie Facebook group last week, it was announced on Saturday that Marlies goaltender, Garret Sparks would be suspended indefinitely. Sparks had… Read More

CAPITALS (13-5-2) at MAPLE LEAFS (8-8-4) 7:00 pm (HNIC – SportsNet) 11/26/2016 Tonight, fans at the ACC will bear witness to one superstar about to enter the twilight of his… Read More

As the National Hockey League season began on October 12th, there was much optimism to accompany quite a few nerves in Leaf Land. Toronto would have their last two first round picks making N… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (8-8-3) at DEVILS (9-6-3) 7:00 pm (SN) 11/23/2016 November 23rd is not a day that will be remembered by many in a historical sense- there are no great battles, no infamous d… Read More

HURRICANES (7-6-4) at MAPLE LEAFS (8-6-3) 7:00 pm (TSN4) 11/22/2016 It’s a matchup of teams on the rise tonight at the ACC as the Leafs host the surging Carolina Hurricanes. Both… Read More

As always, Robb, Mike, and Jude start the show off with a spirited round table reviewing the week that was for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the second period, “The Voice of the Marlies… Read More

It was a battle between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs farm teams, as the Toronto Marlies kicked off a weekend home series against the St. John’s Ice Caps. The Marlies… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (8-6-3) at CANADIENS (13-2-1) 7:00 pm (HNIC) 11/19/2016 November Rain? More like November Sunshine and Lollipops. After a pretty rough start the Maple Leafs showed poorly in… Read More

PANTHERS (8-7-1) at MAPLE LEAFS (7-6-3) 7:30 pm (TSN) 11/17/2016 Tonight’s match up between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs could called be a story of twin vs twin. B… Read More

Nazem Kadri was destined to play regular shift in the NHL. Striving to find out where his skills best fit within a roster that was eventually scorched was likely more than he bargained for… Read More

A first period round table addresses the week that was including a waiver wire loss, the return of Frankie, and more. In the second period, we’re joined by best selling author Jim Lang… Read More

PREDATORS (6-5-3) at MAPLE LEAFS (6-6-3) 7:30 pm (SNO) 11/15/2016 The Leafs come into tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators after a 4-1 loss to the defending Stanley… Read More

The North Division leading, Toronto Marlies took their continuous traveling show on the road again this past weekend. The first game was in Wilkes Barre to take on the host Penguins.  I… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (6-5-3) at PENGUINS (9-3-2) 7:00 pm (HNIC) 11/12/2016 When I talk about defining games, this game tonight is another example. The Leafs crushed some post game food and… Read More

FLYERS (6-6-2) at MAPLE LEAFS (5-5-3) 7:00 pm (TSN4) 11/11/2016 Something is amiss with the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite an almost identical start to this season compared to 12 months a… Read More

On Wednesday afternoon, a day that many people need a calm relaxing time of rest, which comes after an evening that saw the Leafs get smashed by the LA Kings 7-0, and Donald Trump (yeah that… Read More

KINGS (6-6-0) at MAPLE LEAFS (5-4-3) 7:30 pm (TSN4) 11/08/2016 Tonight, the surging Toronto Maple Leafs host the Los Angeles Kings in hopes of extending their three- game winning s… Read More

This is our third “When Shows Collide” episode. In the first period, Jude returns to join Robb and Mike to discuss a busy week for the Toronto Maple Leafs which saw them go an im… Read More

While the Royal Winter Fair has taken over the Ricoh Coliseum again this year,  the Marlies have continue the road trip by visiting  St. John’s the home of the Ice Caps for t… Read More

CANUCKS (4-6-1) MAPLE LEAFS (4-4-3) 7:00 pm (HNIC) 11/05/2016 What a difference a week can make in Leafs Nation. Last week, Frederik Andersen had to go. Last week, Auston Matthews was our be… Read More

The 2016-2017 NHL season is not even one month old yet, so naturally, the Toronto media is already scrambling for stories. They have already reverted to their tired annual storylines of ques… Read More

Brit Selby would have been a familiar hockey player name to fans of a generation gone by, but not for the majority of us. Though you may recognize it now after coming up on recently both on… Read More

OILERS (7-2-0) at MAPLE LEAFS (2-4-3) 7:30pm (TSN4) 11/01/2016 It’s a Sunday that the Toronto Maple Leafs would like to forget. The Leafs are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Ne… Read More

In this episode, the boys sit down to analyze the latest roster moves made; the addition of Ben Smith and subtraction of Milan Michalek. As always, they’ll look back at the week that w… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (2-3-3) at ISLANDERS (3-5-0) 6:00pm (SportsNET) 10/30/2016 As the Leafs travel from Montreal to New York, many lessons can be learned from what we see on the ice from this e… Read More

LIGHTNING (4-1-0) at MAPLE LEAFS (1-1-3) 7:30pm (SNONE) 10/25/2016 Just win. Hey Steven, take a good solid…..look at what you are missing out on. Enjoy your tax free cash. C… Read More

Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed Ben Smith on waivers from the Colorado Avalanche. Smith’s name is familiar to the Leafs as he was on the team late last year after coming ov… Read More

This week Jude returns to join Robb and Mike to discuss all things Leafs including the 3-game Midwestern road trip and a disturbing pattern of blowing third period leads. This week’s s… Read More

Three games in Three Days.  The first game on Friday night on the road.  Who makes up these schedules? Friday, October 21, 2016: The Marlies travelled down the QEW to the I90 to Ro… Read More

Who knew a game could be such a powerful thing.  It can unite a nation and create hatred amongst towns and nations alike.  It can make people do crazy things in the name of fandom… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (1-1-2) at BLACKHAWKS (2-3-0) 7:00pm (HNIC) 10/22/2016 Non Game Day Related Rant It’s truly remarkable how tough of a time I’m having even writing about this team. La… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (1-0-2) at WILD (2-1-0) 8:00pm (TSN) 10/20/2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs roll into Minnesota tonight to battle the Wild. The Leafs are coming off of a disheartening 5-4 overtime l… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (1-0-1) at JETS (1-2-0) 8:00pm (SN) 10/19/2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs head into Winnipeg to face the Jets tonight. The Leafs are coming off a 4-1 win in their home opener again… Read More

On this episode, Robb and Mike take a look at a very busy week for the Toronto Maple Leafs both on and off the ice! From the final roster cuts to Auston Matthews’ record breaking debut… Read More

A tough end to the Calder Cup dreams of Coach Sheldon Keefe and his Marlies last season, is being replaced by a fresh desire to go even further this year. The Toronto Marlies opened the 2016… Read More

As we sit here on a quiet Sunday morning, there is a sense of satisfaction around the Leafs Nation.  A sense of satisfaction that has rarely been felt in the last decade. Brendan Shanah… Read More

In 2008, I was pretty excited at the draft when I heard “The Toronto Maple Leafs are proud to select with their first pick in this year’s draft, from the Kelowna Rockets, Luke Sc… Read More

If you had any low expectations heading into this season, then last night’s Toronto Maple Leafs game should quickly change your mind. Auston Matthews became the first player in N… Read More

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed forward Seth Griffith off waivers from the Boston Bruins. Griffith was a 5th round pick by the Bruins in the 2012 draft and is coming off a very good 77… Read More

Training Camp is coming to a close and for some it’s a final chance to impress coach Babcock! In Period 1, Robb and Mike will try to break down the roster and figure out who’s st… Read More

On Sunday afternoon the Toronto Maple Leafs announced they had put four players on waivers. The #leafs have placed Andrew Campbell, Byron Froese, Colin Greening and Brooks Laich on waivers… Read More

This year more than ever putting together a lineup for the Leafs can cause you an aneurism. With every move you debate and wonder if that would actually happen. You wonder how experience wil… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS at CANADIENS  7:30pm (TSN4) 10/06/2016 As the NHL preseason winds down Toronto Maple Leaf hopefuls have just a few more chances to prove they belong on a NHL roster. Tonight… Read More

Our first guest of Season 2 is ready to call his 35th season of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey! It’s his 3rd appearance and always a fun time when “The Voice of the Leafs” drop… Read More

Tonight the NHL preseason takes us to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where the Ottawa Senators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now that Canada has rolled to gold glory at the WHC, all players have… Read More

With Canada taking the World Cup of Hockey and the NHL regular season fast approaching, there is a lot of optimism in the air surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, primarily around the play o… Read More

MAPLE LEAFS (1-2-0) at CANADIENS (Preseason 2-2-0) 7:00pm (SportsNet One) 10/02/2016 Well, here we are again friends. New Season, New Logo, possibly a New Hope. All we really need to kn… Read More

We are mere days way from a new NHL season and as we wind down the World Yawn of Hockey, things are about to kick off. As you start thinking of joining that office hockey pool in order to im… Read More

One recurring topic within sport that has never failed to piss me off is the way that women are viewed within the sporting industry. You would think that the prevalence of women holding impo… Read More

The Blue N’ White Tonight returns with a special two-hour Season Premiere episode. Host Robb Ellis is joined by new co-hosts Mike “In Buffalo” Augello and Jude MacDonald as… Read More

There is a certain level of excitement surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hockey is back in the city with the World Cup of Hockey and the play of some of the Leafs in the tournament h… Read More

With three scrimmages in three days the Toronto Maple Leafs and their 79 invitees will leave behind the inter-squad games, and move towards the REAL preseason games. Most likely several cuts… Read More

One of the major focal points heading into Maple Leaf training camp is 2015 4th overall draft pick Mitch Marner. Everyone, including fans, media and Maple staff are asking questions as to wh… Read More

With this “scorched earth” approach to rebuilding the Toronto Maple Leafs there is not much player history to draw on from the current team. With so many players in and out of th… Read More

London, Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs opened up the 2016 season by taking on the Ottawa Senators this evening at the Budweiser Gardens. The game took place on the ice that Mitch Marner ha… Read More

While most eyes are fixed squarely on the World Cup of Hockey (and with very good reason), the Toronto Maple Leafs will kick off the annual ‘Rookie Tournament’ in London, Ontario… Read More

Everybody has their our own rituals or routines when it comes to how we absorb our hockey, what we put emphasis on. As fans, there’s specific aspects of the game coverage more intrigui… Read More

You said you didn’t give a f*ck about hockey…. While most people were very wary about how this ‘cash grab’ of shinny would go, I would suggest after the pre-tourname… Read More

As we approach the new NHL season, it’s always best to brush up on one’s knowledge and vernacular.  With the excitement surrounding the Leafs this season, you want to be abl… Read More

Alright Leafs fans…..this should have come as no surprise but Freddy Andersen will be out for approximately 3-4 weeks with an upper body injury.  Many believe the injury is to hi… Read More

The only thing predictable about the Maple Leafs opening roster is how unpredictable it will be. Since the off-season began, Leafs Nation has been drawing up their version of what the Leafs… Read More

Fantasy Hockey is back!!! With every new season comes new expectations. Fans of every team that finished towards the bottom of the standings are looking at the new faces in the room with hop… Read More

It’s that time of year again. It was a long and dull summer, but with training camp around the corner and the World Cup of Hockey rolling into Toronto, hockey is finally back. It&rsquo&hell…Read More

In November of 2013, a number of former NHL players came forward to file a class action lawsuit against the NHL. Their claim is that the NHL failed to warn them about the long-term effects r… Read More

The start of the season is within sight. The Overdrive boys are two weeks away from being back and preseason moves are starting to take place. There’s a certain calmness before the sta… Read More

The Leafs have signed veteran backup goaltender Jhonas Enroth to a 1 year contract worth $750K. Enroth last played for the LA Kings in 2015/16, appearing in 16 games, winning 7 and sporting… Read More

The Toronto Maple Leafs have promoted Mark Hunter to the position of assistant GM. 2 years ago, the Leafs hired Hunter as Director of Player Personnel. Hunter previously was the VP and GM of… Read More

Recently Patrick Roy committed the NHL equivalent of coaching suicide. His sudden and unexpected announcement that he was resigning as head coach and vice-president of hockey operations… Read More

If you’ve read Blues News you know I’ve been a supporter of the idea of Reto Berra as the next backup for the Toronto Maple Leafs. That doesn’t mean he is the only option o… Read More

In year two of the Leafs rebuild, it can be easy to forget the message instilled by management a year ago. Take things slow, rebuild properly. Don’t hasten the process for a shot at a… Read More

Analytics are a very useful way of evaluating players and teams. A large problem with analytics is it seems very complicated. The common misconception among the general fan population is tha… Read More

In Greek mythology, Atlas was condemned by Zeus to bear the weight of the heavens on his shoulders for all of eternity. A pretty harsh punishment for one little indiscretion if you ask me.&n&hell…Read More

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering year 2 of their full rebuild. Thus, the team is laden with young players and top prospects looking for a chance to prove themselves at the NHL level. Eve… Read More

USA Hockey conducts their summer evaluation camp in a much different style than that of Canada. They begin their camp with enough players for two rosters, Blue and White, and, as camp progre… Read More

This upcoming week, four of the top hockey countries will be gathering for an exhibition tournament in preparation for the 2017 World Juniors in Plymouth, Michigan. Every summer, USA Hockey… Read More

Just hours after the Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Peter Holland on waivers, the Leafs quickly signed defensemen Connor Carrick to a two-year deal. The Maple Leafs have signed Conn… Read More

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed centre Peter Holland on waivers. The restricted free agent was due to have his arbitration hearing on Monday. Holland, in 166 games as a Leaf scored 25… Read More

Leafs Nation, you can finally breathe. After countless discussions and cruel anticipation, the Maple Leafs have finally signed 2016 first overall draft pick Auston Matthews to a three-year… Read More

I’ve never counted a sheep in my life. I don’t even understand how this was ever a thing. Instead, when I’m quieting my mind as the day ends, I make up line combos for the… Read More

It’s our BNWT SUMMER SPECIAL- the final episode before we start Season 2 in September. In Period 1, Hockeybuzz.com’s Mike “In Buffalo” Augello drops by to discuss eve… Read More

“Everyone hates Leafs fans.” “Leafs fans are the WORST.” “The only thing worse than the Leafs are their fans.” Most of us have heard at least one of these… Read More

The Draft A while back I wrote a piece called “The Draft is Ripe With Grit” which can be found here http://leafshub.com/the-draft-is-ripe-with-grit/ . Now that the draft has come… Read More

We gather once again, dear friends, for another lesson in hockey terminology.  In our first lesson, we covered some good basic terms that even the n00bist of the n00bs should now be abl… Read More

It’s July 11th but you couldn’t tell from the house is burning mentality overtaking Leafs Nation. It’s shocking still equally not shocking this would be a position we find… Read More

For the past few years, with the excitement of the new NHL season starting, Leafs fans were handed sheer and utter disappointment. From bad contracts to being in a playoff spot and then fall… Read More

The Toronto Maple Leafs off-season re-tooling continues as they traded goaltender Jonathan Bernier to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional draft pick in 2017. Lou Lamoriello announced the dea… Read More

Leafs PR announced the trade earlier Friday afternoon with a simple tweet. The @MapleLeafs have acquired a conditional pick in the 2017 NHL Draft from Anaheim in exchange for goaltender Jona… Read More

Our last story regarding the Sportsnet brand featured the dramatic rise and fall of the broadcasters presence in hockey mad Canada. Now just like the Leafs – the 37.5% MLSE stakeholder… Read More

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Roman Polak to a 1 year contract. Leafs Nation and the Leafs organization are quite familiar with Polak who played almost 2 years in Toronto. Polak w… Read More

Contribution by Allan Chow (not yours truly).  Thanks Allan !! The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward, 27 year old,  Matt Martin to a 4 year $10 million dollar contract. Mart… Read More

July 1st is the day unrestricted free agents are allowed to sign with any team. But there are many a bad contract that have been signed, then bought out a year or two later. Deals like these… Read More

The Leafs are a team that is not ready to be competitive. However, like last season they may explore the free agency market for some potential steals to flip at the deadline for picks and pr… Read More

Like all sports, hockey has its own rules, traditions, superstitions and language. If I were to walk up to a non-hockey fan and say “Man, did you see OV with the Gordie Howe hat trick… Read More

June 29, 2016 Darren Madden @TML_Darren The Rise and Fall of Sportsnet Twelve years and $5.2 billion headlines demand attention. Rogers media giant and owner of the Sportsnet brand found tha… Read More

It’s over.  The era of the heavyweight in the NHL is done.  That might be for the best given what we now know about CTE and concussions and the devastating impact they have o… Read More

When Shanahan told us this time would be different, we believed him. Babcock said there would be pain, we believed him too. When the front office rehashed the season that was, there was a re… Read More

It’s that time of year again where the off-season is officially kicked off with the NHL Entry Draft. While the draft this year is not as deep as last year’s draft, there are stil… Read More

In 2015 the Leafs were successful in exploiting a market inefficiency by drafting smaller, higher ranked players who had slipped to lower rungs of the draft due to their size. They came out… Read More

Early Saturday afternoon the Toronto Maple Leafs PR account released this trade information…. Toronto trade: Leafs acquire Kerby Rychel from Columbus for Scott Harrington and a condi… Read More

With the 2016 NHL Draft vastly approaching, a group of LeafsHub contributors, and readers collaborated on a mock draft of the potential first and second round selections. The top 3 players w… Read More