Analysis
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Team, play and statistical analysis of the Maple Leafs, their opponents and the NHL as a whole.
Checking the eye-test: A journey through the Kadri line’s results
I wanted to check to see if what I saw was real. And then I had to do it again when I was looking at the numbers.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 opening day roster with cap hits
Who is on the team, and how does it all add up?
Toronto Maple Leafs 2017-2018 standings and playoff predictions
Team point projections for the Leafs based on three different statistical models.
Maple Leafs put off until tomorrow the decisions they could have made today
The fight isn’t for the depth roster spots, so much as three press-box seats.
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.
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.
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?
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.