The Toronto Maple Leafs ~ Montreal Canadiens rivalry is almost 100 years in the making.  That music you hear over this fantastic Hockey Night in Canada montage is Luciano Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma. [via Deadspin]

I was just looking at the NHL statistical leaders and there are a number of ex-Leafs at or near the top. As of this moment, the best save % in the league belongs to Tuukka Rask with .945. We gave up Rask in a deal for Andrew Raycroft I'd rather not

With last season's late start due to labour strife, I almost forgot that we'll be the focus of HBO's 24/7 this year leading up to the Winter Classic. HBO will be filming the Leafs and Red Wings throughout the month of December leading up to the Winter Classic at

I knew back in April we were sold fool's gold.  The Jays looked awful coming out the gate, and there was no inkling that they would reverse course and actually compete for a playoff spot.  By the end of April, it was going to take a minor miracle for my

In addition to locking up Tyler Bozak for five years ($21 million) the Leafs have signed David Clarkson to a seven-year deal worth $36.75 million. Clarkson's 29-years old and scored 15 goals and 24 points for the New Jersey Devils in 48 games last season. He's a physical player

When the Leafs traded Mike Brown to Edmonton, I became concerned. Were they eliminating Mikes from the team? Earlier this week, the Maple Leafs used one of their compliance buyouts on Mike Komisarek, officially ending the Mike Komisarek era in Toronto.  Earlier today, the Leafs used their last compliance buyout

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded three draft picks to the Chicago Blackhawks for centre Dave Bolland.  We'll give up #51 and #117 this year and our 4th round pick in 2014.  Bolland, 27, scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal for the Blackhawks less than a week ago. We're still looking

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Los Angeles Kings backup goaltender Jonathan Bernier in exchange for forward Matt Frattin, backup goaltender Ben Scrivens and a second-round pick in either the 2014 or 2015 NHL Entry Draft. I'm a big James Reimer fan, and the addition of Jonathan Bernier tells me

I still can't believe it... You follow a team for decades... watch them in the preseason, catch every regular season game you can, then buckle up for the playoffs.  Heading in, you have reasonable expectations.  I thought Boston would beat us in 5 or 6.  I never liked the matchup,

Back in January, I got a cease and desist letter from Brian Burke's lawyer on his behalf.  You can read that letter in its entirety here. I was sent that letter because this blog was hosting an anonymous comment alleging Brian Burke had an affair with Hazel Mae.  The letter

It seems some are outraged that Maple Leaf home playoff tickets are 75% more expensive than regular season Leafs tickets.  It doesn't bother me a bit. They can charge a million dollars a ticket if they like, it just means I won't be buying any.  That's my right.  I don't

When my Leafs defeated the Sens last night, we secured a playoff spot for the first time since  2004.  That was nine long years ago. So what's new? My favourite barometer for measuring our playoff drought is my daughter Michelle.  She's turning nine this summer.  The Leafs haven't played a

Guys, I'm worried about what's happening this month with my Leafs. First, Mike Brown was shipped to Edmonton for a fourth-round pick in the 2014 draft. And yesterday, Mike Komisarek was waived by the Maple Leafs.  When he clears, he'll be sent down to the Marlies. Now that I think

The NHL's board of governors have approved NHL realignment for next season.  The new format will feature two eight-team divisions in the Eastern Conference and two seven-team divisions in the West. As a Leafs fan, I'm going to look at this with my blue and white eyes.  Our new division

Prior to boarding a flight from Frankfurt to London, I was given a complimentary copy of USA Today's International Edition.  I shot straight to the hockey section to see how USA Today covers hockey. There was one article about the dominating Chicago Blackhawks and their replenished depth.  It specifically applauded

I've made no secret over the years what I think about Bob Cole as a hockey game commentator.  A couple of years ago I pleaded with the CBC to let Bob Cole continue calling Saturday night Leafs games. I loved every syllable he uttered. I love Bob Cole's voice and

Last Friday, I did what I've done every Friday for quite some time.  I hosted an Open Mike entry where folks can comment about whatever's on their mind. I've maintained this blog for over ten years, and in that time I've received 47348 comments on 11744 entries.  69 of those

I'm looking forward to watching the Leafs vs. Habs tonight.  Here's our opening night roster. Forwards: LupulKesselKuleminVan RiemsdykGrabovskiMacArthurBozakKadriKomarovMcLementBrownSteckelOrrDefense: PhaneufGunnarssonLilesKostkaGardiner (currently injured)KomisarekFransonFraserHolzerGoalies: ReimerScrivensI'm predicting this team will surprise us and play above their ability and finish 10th in the Eastern Conference. Go Leafs Go!

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired president and general manager Brian Burke. He was hired with much fanfare and hope back in 2008 but without a playoff appearance during his tenure, he's been on the clock for at least a year. I was pretty sure they'd give him one more season.

I've been so fed up with the NHL and NHLPA CBA negotiations, I've been telling everyone who will listen to just ping me when it's over.  This morning, I received several pings.  I guess the lockout is over and we'll have a season. Immediately, I'm hit with two different sensations.