Here. We. Go. Again. From 3-0 to 3-2. Undoubtedly, it’s butt-puckering time in Leafs Nation after the Leafs failed – once again – to get the job done in Game 5 of the Battle of Ontario. It was an ugly one. Jay Rosehill was back in the mix for the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take, which ultimately, acted as an all-encompassing therapy session. In many ways, the episode … [Read more...] about Brian Burke thinks Toronto’s 1-13 stat in potential series clinching games is meaningless: Leafs Morning Take
Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs can’t solve Ullmark, Senators force Game 6
A seed a doubt has been planted, as the Toronto Maple Leafs, once again, weren’t able to finish off the Ottawa Senators. Game 5 saw Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stand tall, stopping all 27 shots he faced, shutting out the Maple Leafs 4-0. It felt like most of Toronto’s chances were coming from the outside and rarely were able to generate any offence in tight. What … [Read more...] about Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs can’t solve Ullmark, Senators force Game 6
John Tavares cleared by concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 vs. Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares said he was cleared by the concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 after taking a hit to the head from Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub. Tavares missed a few shifts during overtime, but returned to the game. Here is the play in question: alright, standard set pic.twitter.com/xRKrSqtnHA — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) April 27, … [Read more...] about John Tavares cleared by concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 vs. Senators
Craig Berube on Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares: ‘Looked like a head shot to me’
The Battle of Ontario has earned its name through four games so far, delivering on its promise of a physical series on both ends of the ice. With that being said, it’s raised some questions on the officiating and how discipline is being administered between the two teams. In Game 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs caught heat for failing to capitalize on a four-minute power play in … [Read more...] about Craig Berube on Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares: ‘Looked like a head shot to me’
The Core Four needs to elevate in Game 5: Leafs Morning Take
After playing every other night for the first four games of the series, the Battle of Ontario takes a back seat to the Federal Election on this Monday. Instead, the Leafs will host the Senators on Tuesday night for Game 5 as they take their second crack at trying to eliminate their provincial rivals. Even though they lost on Saturday night in Game 4 via a Jake Sanderson OT … [Read more...] about The Core Four needs to elevate in Game 5: Leafs Morning Take