Leafs Nation went into summer panic mode after reporter Elliotte Friedman revealed the Colorado Avalanche requested and were permitted to speak with Assistant General Manager (asst. GM), Kyle Dubas, in regards to their open General Manager (GM) position. Coming off a historic season, including an exhilarating run in the playoffs, followed by the additions of Andreas... Continue Reading →
Toronto Maple Leafs: Summer signing frenzy 2017
The Toronto Maple Leafs used their financial clout and open roster spots on the defense to make a double splash by signing two Swedish defenders Calle Rosen and Andreas Borgman. With the likes of Ari Vuori Director of European scouting and Mark Hunter Director of Player Personnel at the helm of scouting for the Maple Leafs these signings provide confidence that these two new additions will provide a positive impact in the Maple Leafs Organization.
What should the Leafs do with their First Round Draft Pick?
Hi everybody! So happy to officially now be a contributor here at CentreofLeafsNation. My goal is to contribute as often as I can so I can keep talking about my favourite things, hockey and the Toronto Maple Leafs. How often we'll have to see but anyway I decided to take my first post here to... Continue Reading →
Post Game Analysis: Maple Leafs versus Calgary Flames
After watching our boys in blue come out flat the last couple games, last night couldn't have been a better game to watch. The Maple Leafs speed and fore-check gave the Flames fits all night. Winning 4-0 and taking another important two points in their playoff drive which gets a little complicated after the All-Star... Continue Reading →
Toronto Maple Leafs: Manufactured Controversy
The Toronto sports media environment is very competitive and the competition for readership and advertising dollars is immense. Over the years we have grown to excuse and sometimes overlook what drives some of articles we read regarding the sports teams in the city. However in a culture of manufactured controversy, we have seen articles and... Continue Reading →
Maple Leafs: Turning Over a New Leaf Part One
Approximately 28 months after Brendan Shanahan stepped into his role as Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor, we are seeing the puzzle come together piece by piece. This upcoming season will usher in a new Leafs logo that takes the fans back to an era that Stanley Cups weren’t only dreamt of - but an... Continue Reading →