Analysis
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Team, play and statistical analysis of the Maple Leafs, their opponents and the NHL as a whole.
How does Auston Matthews score so much: It’s all in the timing
Watch how Matthews gets himself in the right place at the right time for good things to happen.
I want Rasmus Sandin in the NHL now
Am I demanding to be catered to? Maybe, but I’ve got some real reasons too.
The new Maple Leafs offensive system could change the NHL for the better
Sheldon Keefe and Kyle Dubas have made hockey fun.
Who is Pontus Aberg?
Get to know the clever Swedish winger who will be skating with Matthews and Nylander tonight.
How good does the Maple Leafs backup have to be?
It’s all well and good to look at the backup goalies you can afford, and pick out the best, but would it make any difference?
The True All-Decade Leafs (of my heart)
You cannot talk about the Leafs of the 2010’s without including these players
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t fun anymore
I’m mad about Babcock being fired and I’m not fully sure why
The Leafs don’t need a backup: Tandems are the future of goaltending
Or so people keep saying. I test the tandem narrative in part one of a series on goalies, backups, rest and usage.
“Why is Morgan Rielly the QB on the power play instead of Barrie?”
This is the latest burning question.
Slicing open the Maple Leafs with Occam’s Razor
Looking for the simplest possible explanation for the results so far this season.
Mike Babcock leaned on Auston Matthews against the Bruins
Matthews played more and tougher minutes than any Maple Leafs forward. How did it go?
Alexander Kerfoot gets the nod with John Tavares out
This is the most logical Plan A for life without Tavares.
Has Kappy really been crappy?
What’s gone wrong for the Leafs so far? And is it all Kapanen’s fault?
Retconning 5 goals against: who was actually good in Leafs vs Canadiens?
What happens when the facts don’t fit the outcome? You can deny the facts, or you can get creative.
Maple Leafs roster: The first cut is the shallowest
You might ask yourself if this article exists just for this headline, and you might be right.
Maple Leafs practice lines with the special teams nearly in final form
Power play two is going to be interesting.
Practice lines from Maple Leafs training camp
The final practice day before the first game of the preseason reveals some of the early decisions on the roster construction.
Is Colt Conrad the next Trevor Moore-in-waiting on the Marlies?
The Leafs signed Colt Conrad to an AHL deal after he finished his college career last season