Steve filler
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Bench the Goons! Maple Leafs: 4, New Jersey Devils: 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs' personnel choices put them down 2-1, but the goons got benched and the skill players stormed back to win 4-2.
Reminder: The Current Realignment Proposal Sucks
In a recent TheLeafsNation poll, Leafs fans were asked what they thought about the current realignment proposal. 67% voted in favor, and they're wrong.
Maple Leafs Beat Flyers 4-2 Led By Nazem Kadri, Offensive Wonder
In another game of trading rushes that didn't result in chances, the Leafs come out on a sharp angle shot and two backhands.
Sens Lose the Building But Not the Game - Senators: 3, Leafs: 2
The Leafs spent all night trading rushes with the Senators, but couldn't come out on top.
Leafs at Sens: A Home-Away-From-Home Game
The Leafs play the Sens at Scotiabank place, where the house will be packed with resold tickets and Leafs fans who actually want to see their team play.
Phil Kessel, JVR, Dion Phaneuf, Oh my! - Leafs: 3, Sabres: 1
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres thanks to great play by Dion Phaneuf, Phil Kessel, and James Van Riemsdyk.
Goaltending, We Hardly Knew Ye - Tampa Bay Lightning: 4, Toronto Maple Leafs: 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a game to the Tampa Bay Lightning, as offense, defense, and goaltending all showed their issues.
Battle of Ontario and a Weekend Hockey Binge
It's a long weekend in the US, so there's a ton of hockey on between now and Monday.
Leafs fall to Canes, 3-1.
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a decision to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1.
A Leafs Game Through and Through: Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Philadelphia Flyers 2
It was the perfect game for a Leafs fan: An opponent with history, a trade revisted, a Leafs landslide, and a frightening injury.
Hurricanes: 4, Leafs: 1 - What Defense?
The Leafs dropped a stinker as the Canes came in and showed them what it was to play offense-first, goalie-dependent hockey.
Game Preview: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins come to the Air Canada Center tonight to play against the Toronto Maple Leafs after being punched into submission by Thomas Vanek's 5 point night.
Matt Frattin Scores with 1.4 Seconds Left in Overtime!
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime thanks to some great play by Matt Frattin, James Reimer, and Cody Franson.
Gardiner Sent Down, Rangers Coming Up
The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Jake Gardiner down to the Marlies for conditioning and to avoid the press box against the NY Rangers.
Leafs: 5, Penguins: 2! Fire burn the ice!
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 but lose Joffrey Lupul to a broken forearm in the process.
Buffalo Ryan Millers: 2, Toronto Maple Leafs: 1
The Toronto Maple Leafs played well, but met a brick wall in Ryan Miller.
Toronto Maple Leafs: 2, Montreal "Loser" Canadiens: 1
Leafs beat the Habs 2-1 to kick off their 2012-2013 NHL season.
Drop the puck!
Two weeks ago, we were all writing off the season. This afternoon, NHL hockey is back, baby.
Kevin Paul Dupont Demands Your Respect
Kevin Paul Dupont, of the Boston Globe, wants you to read his work because he's Kevin Paul Dupont, of the Boston Globe.
There Have Been Worse Offseasons
Today marks the first anniversary of the death of Wade Belak. As we sit around talking about how slow the offseason has been - held up by guys who use fans' love of hockey as leverage at a bargaining table - it seems like a good day to remember
The Best of the Best: Greatest Hits and Brand New Classics from DGB
Did you get yours yet? Author, blogger, TSN Panelist, and friend of the blog Sean "DownGoesBrown" McIndoe's book, The Best of Down Goes Brown: Greatest Hits and Brand New Classics-to-Be from Hockey's Most Hilarious Blog, is now on sale for Kindle, iTunes, or paperback
So Many Thoughts for Today's FTB
Elliotte Friedman's fantastic segment, 30 Thoughts closes out its season with this week's installment, and it's got a lot of good talking points. 30 44 Thoughts. Of note, the following on the Leafs' brass hunting for goaltending:
27. Have to believe that, yes,
Burke Gets His Man
The long-rumored JVR-for-Schenn swap happened yesterday, and Henny had everyone anxious for a "next deal." Speculation has been that the Luongo trade is finding some middle ground - and if it isn't, could the Leafs nudge Gillis along with a predatory offer sheet on RFA Corey
Western Conference Final Decided as East Plays On
The Phoenix Coyotes shutout the Nashville Predators 2-0 last night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against the LA Kings. While they were winning, Gary Bettman announced that former San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison has been approved as a prospective owner for the club. The NHL
Daytime Playoff Hockey
This is a lazy Sunday FTB, to get you warmed up for two playoff games this afternoon. The LA Kings look to eliminate the St Louis Blues and move on to the conference finals at 3 PM Eastern today, while the Philadelphia Flyers look to bounce back and tie the