Toronto Maple Leafs

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view as hockey fans arrive before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 4 Miro Heiskanen

Toronto Maple Leafs: Defenceman must be the target in draft

Toronto Maple Leafs: Frederik Gauthier will have surgery for leg injury, out six months

Toronto Maple Leafs: Picking 17th in the NHL Draft

Apr 4, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (29) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skate against the Washington Capitals at the Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 4-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander dominates with multi-point effort

Oct 7, 2016; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson (61) during warmup of a preseason hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings at First Ontario Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Marlies Lose 3-1 in Series Opener Versus the Syracuse Crunch

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Flags get passed through the crowd during the anthem prior to game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Who will they Protect in the Expansion Draft?

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view as hockey fans walk past a NHL Draft window decal before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 3 Gabriel Vilardi

Mar 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nikita Zaitsev (22) clears the puck against Detroit Red Wings in the third period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: examining Nikita Zaitsev’s contract extension

Jan 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of center ice as Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) takes the opening face-off against Calgary Flames center Sam Bennett (93) at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking Down Carl Grundstrom’s Game

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 2 – Nico Hischier

Mar 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nikita Zaitsev (22) clears the puck against Detroit Red Wings in the third period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Nikita Zaitsev to Long-Term Deal

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view of the main concourse as hockey fans arrive before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: Number 1 – Nolan Patrick

Mar 28, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (29) pursues the play against Florida Panthers in the first period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander Going to the Worlds

Apr 8, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Canadian flag is displayed during the anthem of a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Unfollowed

Sep 25, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team Sweden fans look on during the warm ups prior to the semifinal game against Team Europe in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Reportedly Close to Signing Swedish Defenceman Calle Rosen

Apr 4, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (right) during the warm up against the Washington Capitals at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner Going to the Worlds

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock (C) and players salute the fans after losing the series to the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs: Impressive Season a Precursor to Future Success

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Brian Boyle (24) carries the puck during the warm up in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Boyle Would be Open to Returning to Maple Leafs Next Season

Mar 20, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) skates against the Boston Bruins at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Boston 4-2. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Was Nikita Zaitsev’s Injury Handled Properly?

Apr 4, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Connor Carrick (8) knocks Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (77) off of the puck during the first period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Close, But No Cigar

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock (C) and players salute the fans after losing the series to the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Should be Proud of Playoff Performance

Apr 21, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) prepares to make a save on Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) in the third period in game five of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 2-1 in overtime and lead the series 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Missed Opportunities on the Power Play Costly

Apr 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) leads his teammates to the bench after celebrating scoring against Washington Capitals in the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: What They Need to Bring for Game 5

Apr 4, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Connor Carrick (8) knocks Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (77) off of the puck during the first period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Game 4 Wasn’t Pretty, But Still No Reason to Panic

Apr 6, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) watches before a face-off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Air Canada Centre. The Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Calm Before the Auston Matthews

Apr 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak (46) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals right wing Daniel Winnik (26) defends in the third period in game one of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Roman Polak to have Surgery

Apr 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) leads his teammates to the bench after celebrating scoring against Washington Capitals in the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Thrilling Come from Behind Win Gives them 2-1 Series Lead