Analysis

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Team, play and statistical analysis of the Maple Leafs, their opponents and the NHL as a whole.

How different are the Maple Leafs from last year’s team?

Roster changes, and a full year with one coach have made the Leafs over into something very familiar.

North Standings at the halfway point of the season

Halfway for the Leafs, that is. Who else matters?

Alex Galchenyuk: Can he live down his past in the biggest fishbowl hockey has?

If he became a classic “problem player” in Montreal, is Toronto the place for redemption?

Is Freddie the best goalie in the North?

I think we know where to look for the worst goalie in this division, but what about the best?

What we learned from three games vs Alberta teams: Hot goalies are fun

Anytime you can get a Vezina performance out of your backup, you should capitalize on it.

What we learned from the Leafs pummeling the Jets

The no-defence division is easier than the old Pacific Division.

Leafs win a Rorschach test for fans

There are reasons for optimism and pessimism. Lets go through them.

Know Your Maple Leafs

It’s yet to be determined if they will be a friend or an enemy this season.

That AHL player at training camp is not making the team

No, I’m <em>not </em>telling you there’s a chance.

Where are the Maple Leafs?

Wandering country roads in the snow, waiting out quarantine and still in Europe — we track them down for you.

Who has played the most of all the Maple Leafs in 2020?

Not every NHL-contracted player has been idle for much of this year, some have been very busy.

What to expect from the Leafs in a shortened season

They have 56 games to save the world.

Kyle Dubas: Gambler

Rating the risk of the gambles Dubas is taking with the Leafs roster.

Can the Leafs afford Pietrangelo by replacing their depth with cheaper alternatives?

Let’s see if we can make a roster that’s cheaper, not much worse, and leaves enough room for Pietrangelo

The Case for (and against) trading Frederik Andersen

Someday Andersen will move on from the Leafs. Should that be now?

Evan Rodrigues is not a defenceman

And that seems like it disappointed some Leafs fans

Who is Filip Hallander?

Aside from a new Maple Leafs prospect, that is.

Deciding who to trade this season is tougher for the Leafs

Last year, the inefficient cap hits were obvious, but the simple days of cleaning up past mistakes are gone.

The Maple Leafs are up against the salary cap

Just like everyone believes.

Winners and Losers from Game 4: an amazing Leafs comeback

Winners and Losers are only for Winners.

Winners and Losers from Game 2: Morgan Rielly is having an elite playoffs

And the goals come in for Auston and JT.

Sheldon Keefe’s choice: Play better within the CBJ system or go Maximum Leafs

My head and my heart are at war over how to beat the trapping Blue Jackets.

FTB: Winners and Losers from the Leafs exhibition game

Who’s moving up and who’s moving out?

Revisiting a contrarian take on the Kadri-Barrie trade

Today’s Retro May post is a fresh look back at the Kadri trade.
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