The Leafs Nation

Goalies, as always, are an interesting topic. If you fancy yourself a draft expert (I do not), there is still a good chance you have business fancying yourself a goaltender expert — I most certainly am not. The Maple Leafs have shown a tendency to select at least one goaltender every year and while there is a new Director of Amateur Scouting, it’s still the same GM, and that … [Read more...] about Goalies for the Maple Leafs to keep an eye on in the 2025 NHL Draft

The most likely scenario is that in two weeks time Mitch Marner will no longer be a Maple Leaf. This is has been the direction the Leafs have been on for at least two seasons now and if you haven’t prepared yourself for this likelihood, it’s kinda on you. Of course there is still the possibility that Marner continues on as a Leaf. Maybe he tests free agency but after ghosting … [Read more...] about What if… Mitch Marner stays?

The Florida Panthers are one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup in back to back seasons, thanks to a massive 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5. The Panthers take a 3-2 series lead back home to Florida, and will look to end the Oilers’ season on Tuesday night. The Panthers and Oilers have been putting on quite the show, as it’s been an electric series that’s … [Read more...] about Around the NHL: Sabres listening to Peterka trade offers, Panthers call Marchand ‘YouTube star’

David Kampf has operated as a defensive-minded presence for the Toronto Maple Leafs throughout his four seasons with the club, while providing minimal offensive impact. Kampf was once again used in a fourth-line for the majority of the season, although a rash of injuries in December saw him briefly moved into a top-six role where he was miscast. Although Kampf provided solid … [Read more...] about David Kampf’s strong defensive impact wasn’t enough to keep place in Leafs’ lineup

The Stanley Cup Finals continue to march on. Maybe it’s because I’m overly invested in hockey and can’t muster more than a passing glance at the NBA that I take issue with the NHL scheduling around potential conflicts and dragging out the finals into mid to late June. The delay in starting the final round was ridiculous and seemed to create a situation where adapting to nights … [Read more...] about The quest for surplus value and a rejection of the income tax excuse: Leaflets