Analysis
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Team, play and statistical analysis of the Maple Leafs, their opponents and the NHL as a whole.
European Report: back for the stretch drive
The report is back, and so are most of the players.
Trevor Moore will get bounced to the AHL when Zach Hyman returns
Whether anyone likes it or not, it’s going to happen, and it’s likely a good idea.
5-Game Process: The more things change edition
The Leafs are winning more than they ever have in the 82-game era, but they’re in a familiar place.
The Leafs’ 5v5 play has caught up to the rest of their game
A long-running criticism of Babcock’s squad may no longer hold
Wayne Simmonds isn’t who you remember him as
Aging and injures have made him a far less attractive option for the Leafs
Who leaves the lineup when Matthews and Nylander return?
The work only gets more complicated for Kyle Dubas and Mike Babcock when William Nylander signs, but that’s a good thing.
The 5-Game Process: Will this winning get boring?
The Leafs remain in the top echelon of the league standings and are third in the Atlantic. That’s just how it is right now.
Do the Maple Leafs need to get a little more dirty?
Is their clean play keeping their own power play units idle?
First Quarter Report: Is this the same old Leafs?
There have been a lot of roster changes since last year, so has the team changed or are they still Leafy at heart?
The 5-Game Process, Episode 4: Winning most of the time is fun
With 20 games played, the Leafs are pretty much right where they were this time last year. Wait, that’s not true, is it?
Auston Matthews to be out at least 4 weeks
He’s going on IR, so a forward can be added to the team.
No, the Leafs don’t have to trade Nylander to save their salary cap
<strong>Rival GM’s hate him: how Kyle Dubas can fit Nylander, Matthews and Marner under the cap with this one weird trick!</strong>
Why is scoring up this year?
I see so many opinions about this, and very few numbers. I decided to try mixing the two.
So you want to trade Nylander for a defenseman...
People who want to trade Nylander say it will help the Leafs get a top defenseman back. Will it?
The five at a time process: Episode One
The days of shooting for six points in each five-game segment are gone. What’s the new goal?
Ron Hainsey and Travis Dermott: trading places
Barring injuries, they will slowly swap positions right before your eyes this season.
It’s just one game: backup goalie edition
In an ongoing series where we analyse players way too soon, today we tackle the backup.
Nazem Kadri will pass you the puck, but what you do with it is up to you
What can the passing data from the Leafs first game tell us?
The Sharks are circling, and the Leafs might lose another player
With multiple teams opening the season with 22 players on their roster, the Leafs might have to wave goodbye to someone when William Nylander signs his contract.
Are McElhinney and Pickard gone for good?
There’s a good chance the Marlies might see one or both of them again.
Evaluating Toronto’s Final Roster Decisions
The Maple Leafs chose wisely with their final roster spots, and four former Marlies will make the jump.