I have always been in coach Babcock’s corner since arriving in Toronto and have supported how he deploys the roster on most nights even if it has been unpopular with the readers of this blog. However, I have started to wonder what is Babcock's effect on this year’s roster and is it coming to the... Continue Reading →
Centre of Leafs Nation: Summer Frenzy Podcast
Listen to this episode of my podcast, Centre of Leafs Nation, Summer Frenzy: Toronto Maple Leafs! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ov0PAwg8TMCmJ1zsEStRz
Toronto Maple Leafs 2017/2018 Post Playoff Wrap-Up
I apologize for the delayed blog post to the Maple Leafs exit in 2017/2018 playoffs, but I decided quickly after the final buzzer had sounded to end game seven that I would take a couple of days to allow what had transpired to sink in. After taking a couple of days to clear my emotions... Continue Reading →
Maple Leafs, Shots Fired: Frederik Andersen
After another poor effort by his teammates after losing to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Andersen had seen enough and made some interesting comments about his team’s effort in yet another tough loss. In the post game interview, Andersen stated “We’ve got to figure out who wants to commit to playing for the team” coming... Continue Reading →
Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018: Maple Leafs Edition
Well Leafs Nation, 2017 was the year our beloved Maple Leafs took a huge step forward in their rebuild. The early results were beyond what anyone could have expected. The start of 2017 saw the Maple Leafs play some of their best hockey in years, the dynamic trio of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William... Continue Reading →
The Good, The Bad, Jake Gardiner
Ever since Jake Gardiner arrived in Toronto on February 9th, 2011, He has been a puzzle wrapped in an enigma. Gardiner can provide flashes of out of this world talent and speed as he skates up the ice with the puck leaving opposing players in his dust. On the other hand, he can force plays... Continue Reading →