Analysis
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Team, play and statistical analysis of the Maple Leafs, their opponents and the NHL as a whole.
The best linemate for every Leafs forward
Can the Leafs find a role for their eclectic mix of players?
Sunrise over the Atlantic
An early look at the Atlantic Division and who is actually good. You'll never guess who is a paper tiger with good goalies.
First Impression of NHL Edge
Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?
Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very frightening.
Way too early grading of the new guys
It's only three games!
Yeah, okay, true, and yet no one the Leafs signed this summer is a rookie. So how many games do they need before they start playing the way they usually do? (More than three, but I feel like venting.)
Who is Noah Gregor?
It became clear in Game 2 of the preseason the the Maple Leafs look serious about Noah Gregor, a player on a PTO.
Rethinking Timothy Liljegren
The problem with Liljegren is that people try to sell him hard. I invented the term "big success" just for him.
Analyzing Brad Treliving's Draft History
Analyzing the draft history of Brad Treliving with the Calgary Flames and seeing how he stacks up against Kyle Dubas and the Maple Leafs. No reason, why do you ask?
Expected Goals and the Gambler's Fallacy
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the series against the Florida Panthers has had a much different arrangement than the one against the Tampa Bay Lightning. I have two points to make around this. My shorter point is I think the Leafs prepared well for the Lightning defensively with their specialized
How do your goalie opinions from last summer look now?
Last offseason was the summer of the Leafs goalie. Up front, the Leafs got obvious fit Zach Aston-Reese. They tried a couple of others who didn't work out and they rolled to the trade deadline with mostly last year's team, as expected. It was the goalie moves that mattered for the regular season.
Why you heff to be bad?
It’s that time of the year again, when the Leafs don’t win every game and the rage against the blue and white blots out the sun.
Last Preseason Practice Report: Interesting Lines
Interesting players in and out of the lineup.
Leafs Report Cards: Progress Report after first two preseason games against Senators
Who played well, who didn’t, and who does it matter for?
Welcome to POP, Fantastic Debuted
Who can Toronto hope to provide a surprise offensive “pop” this season?
Why the Maple Leafs should sign Dylan Strome
Dylan Strome should be a priority for Toronto to sign
Salary cap mechanics for a Matt Murray trade
Time for a math lesson...no wait come back it’ll be okay!
8 Questions from a Leafs fan to a Lightning fan
I interview a Lightning fan ahead of Game #1
Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins Season Review and Game Preview
Toronto and Boston have identical records heading into tonight. How did they get there?
Leafs Trade Targets: the Jake Muzzin Support Group
Give the Toronto Maple Leafs some credit, playoff results notwithstanding, every year since 2016 the team has found ways to improve themselves and come back a better, more complete team. This season, Kyle Dubas has surrounded his Big Four with a forward cast that would make Connor McDavid and Leon
Maple Leafs 20-Game Report: Same as it ever was
You may find yourself watching the Maple Leafs, and you may ask yourself how did I get here.
PD Oh No: The Maple Leafs, Percentages and You
It’ll be fine. Honestly. It’s just randomness.
Game 1 Usage: What can we learn from the coach’s decisions?
Who was bad, right? That’s all that matters.
Auston Matthews will miss the Maple Leafs home opener
There is a clear contingency plan in place.