Maple Leafs Lounge: Montreal Canadiens Playoff Preview Kevin Armstrong | May 17, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs against the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs is special. It’s so special we invited our The Hockey Writers colleagues, from the Habs crew, to the Maple…
Maple Leafs Trying to Tamp Down the Habs Series Hype Kevin Armstrong | May 12, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs will meet the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs for the first time since 1979. You are already well aware of that if you’ve been on social…
Maple Leafs Playoffs Balancing Act: Momentum or Rest? Kevin Armstrong | May 11, 2021 During the Saturday night radio broadcast of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there was a moment that Leaf Nation held its breath. Joe Bowen described William Nylander getting cross-checked and falling…
Maple Leafs: 3 Burning Questions Heading Into the Stanley Cup Playoffs Kevin Armstrong | May 9, 2021 For the first time in 21 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs are division champions. They are heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth straight season. Toronto has remained…
GameDay Live – Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs – May 8, 2021 Kevin Armstrong | May 8, 2021 Welcome to a THW GameDay Live, posted so fans could comment and interact during and after the game. We give you a little background on the game, and have the…
Tom Wilson Unapologetic, Says It Was Routine Hockey [Video] Kevin Armstrong | May 8, 2021 Tom Wilson spoke publicly for the first time since his role in a polarizing incident. The Washington Capitals’ forward called the event a “crazy moment” while boldly defending his actions…
Sheldon Keefe Should Be a Jack Adams Award Contender Kevin Armstrong | May 7, 2021 After the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday, a lot of attention went to Auston Matthews. He scored his 40th goal in 49 games, and he…
Maple Leafs’ Simmonds Provides Defense From Tom Wilson Antics Kevin Armstrong | May 7, 2021 Use your imagination and go back to Monday, May 3rd. Instead of the New York Rangers playing the Washington Capitals, it’s the Toronto Maple Leafs. Instead of Pavel Buchnevich getting…
Maple Leafs’ Frederik Andersen Obviously Needs to Shake Off Some Rust Kevin Armstrong | May 7, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs Frederik Andersen put on a new mask painted with a blue brick wall. It was his first game in 48 days. He suited up for the…
The Future is Bright in Maple Leafs Crease Kevin Armstrong | May 5, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs had a rare day off on Tuesday, no game, no practise and no travel. Several players and coaches likely took the time to watch their American…
Maple Leafs Lounge: 3 Stars, Resting Stars, Hyman’s Return and Playoff Predictions Kevin Armstrong | May 3, 2021 The writers who cover the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers get together once a week in the Maple Leafs Lounge. Our tenth episode marked the first show that…
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares Changes Himself, His Game & His Stick Kevin Armstrong | May 3, 2021 The captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs was asked what items he needed to have with him as he entered the bubble last summer. While a lot of other guys…