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It feels good to have watched a Leafs team that can play some defence. Of course, they pulled this same trick last year at around the same time so we'll see if they manage to continue flying high. Speaking of flying high, on today's date in

A strong defensive effort from the Maple Leafs was rewarded with a win in the shootout on Jason Blake's amazing spinerama. Photo courtesy of Maple Leafs Official Site The Leafs put on a shot-blocking clinic as the players made almost as many saves as Vesa Toskala. Jeff Finger

Jason Blake 360. That is all. Oh, and Williams can really fire a puck eh? First three game win streak since March. Who are the only teams without one? The Stars and the senators. Eat it!

Torts: Start with goaltending. Some teams have tried to do it up front (hmmm like who?) but it begins in the net. Barnaby: Defence. Look at the Sharks. Defence are the toughest to get from other teams. McKenzie: BURN BABY BURN! Take your marketable assets and keep moving them for

I can't stand Pierre Maguire. I don't want horrible things to happen to him. I just want someone to follow him around all day screaming their conversation at him and yelling MONSTER!!! randomly. He'll get the point right?

I can definitely appreciate this kind of hate for a rival. REMEMBER YOUR SPG PICKS

Full Contest Rules and Details There are only 15 days left to fulfill the requirements (2 fanposts and 20 comments) for the giveaways. So far, no one has a valid referral so it's wide open. Here's who has qualified so far: * Wendel's Moustache * Blurr1974

Pre-Game: 6:30pm LeafsTV Broadcast: 7pm TSN National Post-Game: 10pm LeafsTV Previous Meetings Final - 10.29.2008 1 2 3 OT SO Total Toronto Maple Leafs 0 3 2 0 1 6 New Jersey Devils 2 2 1 0 0 5 Complete Coverage > For a view from the

The reign of error from which we were delivered last year had a number of defining characteristics. Sure, incompetence might seem like just one characteristic but I guess what I am saying is that you can break it down into different kinds of incompetence. This version of WATN will look

Hey, you know when you start doing something and then stop and come back to it and think you're done but you really aren't and then you pretend that you intended to do a second part all along? Yeah, me neither. So without further ado, some

One of the storylines of the summer and early season has been the massive turnover among the Leafs' roster. What could be more fun than tracking how they are doing in their newfound homes? Lots of things but this is a hockey blog so I am constrained. Normally, this

It wasn't by me of course but the boss man James Mirtle. Steve had taken a look at the penalty kill's recent uptick in efficiency and James spoke with Rob Zettler about what adjustments the team had made from the early going. One of the most

Red Contest Info! Sleeping until noon is a wonderful feeling. Here are some links to read while * Jared had a hell of a time at the game Friday. Or I guess a heaven of a time. * Stupid smartass CBC. * Did the Leafs just pull off a coup by signing Joe

Fellow Golden Gael Andrew Bucholtz decided to psychoanalyze some of his frequent internet haunts. In a pretty interesting article he scanned this site and turns out that we are Guardians. What does that mean? "The organizing and efficient type. They are especially attuned to setting goals and managing available

Much more often than not the Leafs' trips down the QEW to the Alphabet Arena and it's crummier predecessor have resulted in outcomes that have ranged from embarrassing to painful. However, every once in a while (and it's been very rare) things turn out well

Editor's Note: The following is an important message from our Angry Irish Overlord via Leafs Insider. Dear Leafs Nation, A little over 10 days ago, I accepted an opportunity to become president and general manager of your Toronto Maple Leafs. I want to thank the Board of Directors

HOLY SHITBALLS! LEAFS WIN IN BUFFALO! EAT IT UGLY PEOPLE! White with the winner after Williams equalised. Who were your heroes? villains?

Why do the Leafs hate the Buffalo Area? Besides the obvious (ugly city, ugly people, ugly accent, ugly uniforms) how can they be so terrible in one city? Update: I have magical powers. I wrote that post title and blurb about 1 minute before Williams scored. Cower in fear!

Hey! I'm here! I have internet! woo-hoooo! Hopefully that's what Jared will get to do tonight.

Contest Rules and Info! Links! * Jared travels to enemy territory. No Numbers makes his debut tonight! * TSM has some good questions about the Lightning's proposed legal action against Barry Melrose. * Somny's got some amazing pictures on his new site Vintage Leafs. Here's one from

I'm stalking the dining room and kitchen like a freshly caged lion. I check the clock, double check, triple check, and wonder how it's possible for the clock to be going backwards. I am repeatedly assured that we're only a half hour away from

Read Contest Rules Here As of right now, only Leaf Fan in Van, Loser Domi, and 1967ers have qualified for the main contest. Blurr, blue with age, Karina, Archimedies and Jared are all halfway there. There are two parts to the main contest (2 fanposts, 20 comments) and it can

I finally have a television at my apartment (thanks mom and dad!) so I was able to watch the game instead of trying to imagine what it looked like on the radio (the San Jose game resembled Left 4 Dead). The Leafs were kind enough to help me celebrate by

You know when you say something off the cuff prefaced by "I bet"? Well, don't do it around Chemmy because that wonderful human being (that's one) will pounce on it like a hungry hyena on a zebra carcass. I've learned my lesson.

Next Game New York Islanders @ Toronto Maple Leafs Monday, Dec 8, 2008, 7:30 PM EST Air Canada Centre Preview: Maple Leafs v. The Fishsticks posted by PPP about 3 hours ago 40 comments | 0 recs Complete Coverage > Home v. Road Splits Toronto Maple Leafs New York Islander Powerplay