Analysis

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Team, play and statistical analysis of the Maple Leafs, their opponents and the NHL as a whole.

Maple Leafs make initial cuts to the 2017 roster

Toronto has made its first set of cuts, getting the roster down to 26.

An analysis of the top centre in Tuesday’s Leafs vs Senators pre-season game

A deeper look at the numbers from last night’s game reveals a lot. Let’s dig in.

Toronto Maple Leafs training camp by the numbers

How many players from the CHL are there? How many are draftees vs free agents? How many are over 35?

Maple Leafs don’t seem to be looking for a trade

The roster might be bursting, but the Leafs seem comfortable with that state of affairs. For now.

Too many wingers: The conundrum of the Maple Leafs forward lines

Training camp will be a rousing game of musical chairs. How will it turn out?

How do you solve a problem like the Maple Leafs defence roster?

How do you make a lineup with too many players to choose from?

A quick fix to increase Connor Carrick's offensive production

Connor Carrick's lack of offensive production is worth noting, but it's no reason for concern—yet.

Evaluating Patrick Marleau and his fit on the Maple Leafs

Signing a 37 year old to a three year deal is risky, but on the bright side, Marleau should be a big addition in year one.

Prospect profile showdown: Adam Brooks vs Jeremy Bracco

Toronto’s top scoring prospects are expected to join the Toronto Marlies this season.

The Tale of Tyler Bozak

How good is Bozak? How did we get here?

Who is waiver exempt on the Leafs?

You can’t make fantasy lineups all summer without knowing who can be claimed on waivers.

The Leafs are a maxed-out cap team now

And maybe will be for the run of this CBA. I guess we better learn how all this works.

What Marleau means for the Leafs cap

The Leafs added a hefty deal. Does it matter?

CapFriendly confirms Leafs’ bonus overage is huge

Stop wringing your hands over it.

Did the Leafs fold a bad hand on Travis Hamonic?

The Leafs came out of the two drafts without any trades made, but is walking away from a bad deal a win in its own right?

Official William Nylander appreciation post

This is mandatory reading for all PPP members.

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs changing their prospecting tactics?

Last year, the only plan was more is better; this year, it seems like there is a more careful selection process.

Toronto Maple Leafs Defence Evaluations

The second part of our statistical look at the 2016-17 Leafs.

Stop talking about defence and notice the total lack of centres on the Maple Leafs

The Leafs need an upgrade on D, but they also need a club pack of centres.

Nikita Zaitsev gives a thoughtful Russian interview: After he dunks on Don Cherry

Now translated to English, Zaitsev’s thoughts on the Leafs, his season, and NHL hockey reveal the man behind the serious face.

Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Evaluations

Guess who led the way?

Nearly everything went right for the Maple Leafs this season

Really, it’s hard to envision things having gone any better in Toronto.

Did Auston Matthews meet our expectations?

Or did he merely exceed them by a lot?

Lou Lamoriello wants to make the Leafs better

The question isn’t how, so much as how fast.

Maple Leafs Offseason Targets: Defence Edition

Lou Lamoriello insists the Leafs won’t stand pat this offseason, but who could they add?
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