Larry Faulkner

Larry Faulkner

Joined: Sep 9, 2016

Mar 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane (9) avoids a check from Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Connor Carrick (8) during the first period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Upgrading the Leafs Blue Line Prior to the Expansion Draft

Feb 9, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Peter Holland (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs Line Combinations and NHL Debuts We Would All Like to See

Apr 9, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Tobias Lindberg (46) skates with the puck while being defended by New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Maple Leafs 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the Leafs Depth Chart with an Objective Eye

Nov 5, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nikita Soshnikov (center) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Connor Carrick (8) and forward Ben Smith (18) and forward Matt Martin (15) at Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Vancouver 6-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Dare We Even Consider the Leafs Playoff Hopes this Season?

Apr 7, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) looks to pass against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Winnipeg won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs Trade Target, Yet Another Trouble with Trouba Headline

Oct 30, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak (46) is upended by New York Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (3) during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

What will the Leafs Defensive Corps look like at season’s end?

Mar 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ben Smith (26) is greeted by right wing Michael Grabner (40) and left wing Milan Michalek (18) after scoring against Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Air Canada Centre. The Leafs won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Curious Case of Benjamin Smith and the Current Leafs Roster

Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

The Impressiveness of the Leafs Depth Chart and Prospect Pool

Mar 11, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates with left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) after scoring a power-play goal in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Should we be Concerned About the Maple Leafs Special Teams?

Nov 18, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins center Seth Griffith (53) keeps the puck away from St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) during the second period at TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Can Waiver Acquisition Seth Griffith Help the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Oct 12, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) scores a natural hat trick in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs: With Youth Movement Underway, Are We in for Another Rough Season?

Oct 6, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) stops a shot from Montreal Canadiens forward Sven Andrighetto (42) during the second period of a preseason hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Should we be Concerned About Frederik Andersen and Leafs Goaltending?

Oct 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (29) celebrates an overtime goal scored by defenseman Matt Hunwick (2) against the Montreal Canadiens during a preseason hockey game at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs Training Camp Observations and Surprises So Far

James van Riemsdyk (21) who came to Toronto as a result of a very successful trade, is often the subject of Leafs Trade Speculation --- Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs Trade Speculation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Auston Matthews puts on a team cap after being selected as the number one overall draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Trade Deals GM Lou Lamoriello Will Surely Make

Apr 7, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (39) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Where in the NHL standings will the Leafs finish this season?