James Birkett

I'm hoping this is the quiet before the storm in terms of Leafs news.  Feel free to post any good Leafs or NHL links, or check out our FanPosts section for user submitted work. Leafs hope signings, young talent equals playoffs And lots and lots of luck Gilmour,

We're only 14 days away from the first Rookie Tournament game.  I'M SO EXCITED. Saturday links below... Remembering the 1991-1992 Maple Leafs First of two from MLHS Training Camp Battles: Part 4 - Top 6 Forwards Pretty self explanatory What can we expect in 2011-2012? The

It's August and the hockey news is sparse.  However, there was a story in the Northumberland news that caught our eye this weekend.  The paper is running a series on gay athletes in local sports, starting with a young hockey player in part I: Ryan felt sick to

Enjoy these fine Saturday morning Leafs links while I go watch Liverpool beat up on Arsenal. Training Camp Battles part I: Goaltending MLHS examines the depth in net within the Leafs' system and where everyone figure to land Point Blank - Liles to make an impact? Noted Sens and

Nikolai Kulemin scored 30 goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, a figure that was good enough for twenty-ninth in the NHL. The young Russian was even better at even strength, finishing twelfth in the NHL with 24 5v5 goals. It should go without saying that those are excellent

News broke yesterday that Matthew Lombardi, acquired in the Cody Franson/Brett Lebda deal of the century, notified the Leafs management of his intentions to be ready for training camp. As many of you know, Lombardi missed all but two games last season with a serious concussion; there were/are

A Nick Kypreos tweet from yesterday: #NHL news. #Predators place former #Leafs Lebda on unconditional waivers today. In all probability for purpose of being bought out. Unfortunately for Preds fans, Lebda can't be bought out.  At least not if we follow the rules of the CBA.  Some good

Is August the worst month?  I think August is the worst month.  UUUGGGHHHH.  Here are your Saturday links. How long will Tavares last?Vintage Leaf Memories wonders how long the Islanders have left and whether Tavares will jump ship What is Grabovski worth?Five Minutes for Fighting asks a very

See below for some fine links this AM. Leafs sign David Broll Official press release has the details Devils sign Zach Parise Only a one year deal.  You know what that means Glenn Hall influence VLM on why Hall is his favorite of all time The Leafs roster (by definition)

There are likely only two open spots among forwards for the Toronto Maple Leafs this fall. One of these is the role of the fourth line center, sure to be an epic battle between replacement level players such as Darryl Boyce and Philippe Dupuis. The other position battle will be

It's still pretty hot all across the east coast of North America.  Stay inside and read these links... What made you a Leaf fan? VLM wants to know what got you hooked Q & A with Dave Morrison MLHS has an interview with the Leafs' Director of

Sorry for the lame Rob Ford joke.  Waka Waka.  Your Saturday links are below: Jets unveil new logo G&M has the story Nabokov set to return Mirtle updates on the Islander's goalie Expectations Puckin' Eh on Kadri and other Leafs prospects What to expect: Dion

Morning folks. Having some issues with grabbing all of your fine links this AM, so feel free to throw them in the comments below. We should be back to normal tomorrow.

Over the past three seasons, Leaf fans have witnessed the slow yet steady ascension of Belorussian centerman Mikhail Grabovski to the top of the depth chart. Brought in only months before the hiring of current Leafs GM Brian Burke, the 27 year-old pivot was acquired from the Montreal Canadiens for

Here are your Sunday links: Summertime memories: Remembering Armstrong's Cup clincher in '67 VLM with a trip down memory lane Bozie, Ziggy, and Lashes re-up Leafs HQ has a quick bit on each of the three players The identity of the Jets and their legacy Arctic Ice

And thus begins the long summer lull between free agency and the opening of rookie camp in mid-September.  One cool tidbit gleaned from the Copper & Blue's 2009 Draft story on forward equivalencies: Finally, Nazem Kadri had the best AHL season of anyone from this draft class, and

At some point later today, we should know how much money Brad Richards will be making as a New York Ranger. Good on the Leafs for staying out of their "draft" this summer. Saturday links: Leafs lose Giguere and Brent The G&M updates on free agency

T-minus 3 hours until free agency opens.  Throw links in if you have them.  Oh, and pray for no more defensemen or overpaid 3rd liners.

I had an entire post written about the Leafs two picks last night, but decided to scrap it as it became ridiculously long-winded. The Leafs made two very safe selections last night, but also two of the first rounders with the least long-term potential. Nearly every scouting report that I

Ok, those were likely not the words used by Brian Burke when he contacted Keith Acton and Tim Hunter to let them know that they had been relieved of their coaching duties with the Leafs.  But Burke does seem to have a bit of Donald Trump-esque flair in him.  It

No news to report today as the Leafs' front office continues to amp up for draft.  Sunday links below... How could I lose all those autographs? VLM on misplacing some prize possessions Jagr eyeing NHL return NY Times reports. God I hope the Habs get him Hundreds of thousands

Inhale.....Exhale......repeat.  The next few weeks have the potential to be a highly stressful time for fans of the blue and white.  Brian Burke & Co. are expected to be extremely busy as they build towards next Friday's NHL Entry Draft and the start of Free Agency

GAME 7 8:00 PM Rogers Arena Vancouver, British Columbia TV: CBC, NBC [Game Center] - [Nucks Misconduct] - [Stanley Cup of Chowder] Edit: Because I (SkinnyFish) have a mens league game this evening, the PPPPPPP Scoring won't be updated until I get back sometime around midnight. If

Things will ramp up for Toronto after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final, but right now there's nothing but rumor and speculation. Like a show on MTV, there's no real substance. There are still interesting storylines elsewhere in the NHL though. For example, the hated

Game two of the Stanley Cup Finals is tonight at 8 PM. In other news, Bob McCown was pranked yesterday by a fake twitter account which claimed the Leafs had acquired the rights to Brad Richards. I found this to be pretty hilarious. I'm sure McCown will now