Brian Stewart
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Game One Recap: Toronto Maple Leafs start slow but beat Ottawa Senators 5-3
The Leafs struggled in the first period but erupted in the second period and coasted to a 5-3 win
Tuesday FTB: Thinking about another Toronto Maple Leafs season
We’ve survived RFA negotiations, cap hell, and our star player being a dink so it’s time to enjoy some actual hockey dammit.
Maple Leafs preseason recap: Leafs tie Red Wings
There might have been a shootout but it’s preseason and I don’t care.
Thursday FTB: The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens for the first time this preseason
The first time was the Marlies beating the Canadiens, of course.
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
Is Marc-Antoine Pépin the next Mac Hollowell?
The Leafs are looking at another relatively unknown defenseman who went undrafted
Tuesday FTB: The dog days of September
September is here but hockey isn’t, someone sign an RFA already!
Labour Day Weekend FTB: September means hockey!
I don’t know about anyone else, but this off-season seemed like it must have set a record for the longest off-season ever. Longer even than any full season lockout. Even earlier this week, it seemed like we were still a long way from seeing any hockey again.
Well, suddenly
Top 25 Under 25: Auston Matthews reigns at #1 again
To the shock of absolutely no one, and the rage of Paul Marner, Auston kept his crown.
Tuesday FTB: Let’s talk about what elite young talent is worth
I got bored and did a thing while browsing Cap Friendly.
Weekend FTB: Let’s make hockey a better sport
There’s nothing else to do right now.
Wednesday FTB: Mitch Marner to train and maybe play in Europe
Late in the afternoon on Tuesday, news broke that Mitch Marner’s camp was exploring making a deal with Zurich in the Swiss league to train, and maybe practice or even play for the ZSC Lions.
Reports are accurate the Marner camp has had discussions with Zurich. Wouldn’t be
Weekend FTB: What could Team North America look like in the 2021 World Cup?
With news that a mid-season World Cup in 2021 might be part of the next CBA, let’s do some rosterbation!
Top 25 Under 25: Mac Hollowell grabs #15 after a great season
It was an overager season for the overages, but will his small speedy skill game be enough to make the NHL one day?
Top 25 Under 25: Ian Scott has a breakout season and makes the list at #17
Ian Scott is a goalie which, means I have no idea what I’m talking about.
Friday FTB: Rumour has it Marner is now asking for a 2 year contract
The rumour comes from an unnamed blogger named me.
Top 25 Under 25: Adam Brooks falls to #19, is he running out of time?
Has Adam Brooks run out of time, or is this late bloomer now kicking it into a high gear?
Long Weekend FTB: A very T25U25 week in review
The Leafs weren’t as busy as last week, but we were!
Wednesday FTB: Can you make a competitive lineup solely out of the Leafs’ draft picks?
It’s still the deadest part of the off-season in July let’s have some fun.
Thursday FTB: Dubas signing everyone in hockey except Marner. Checkmate, Ferris!
It’s a bold strategy, let’s see if it pays off.
Monday FTB: Major RFA signings over the weekend
Just not any of the ones you care about.
Friday FTB: Marner hosts charity event, gets asked about contract
Can we go one day without talking again about Marner? No, no we can’t.
Weekend FTB: Marner camp hits roadblock in negotiating offer sheets
Namely, that other teams aren’t any more willing to give them what they want.
Wednesday FTB: Which Leafs prospect do you stan?
We have nothing else to talk about, so let’s talk about our precious sons.
Weekend FTB: Kyle Dubas’ plan to sign Marner
Dubas said he will have to get creative to re-sign his young RFA star, and I think I know what he has in mind