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Leafs Bring Crosby Home to Canada
Hard to believe but Crosby has never played for a Canadian based team during his tenure in the SHL. Stops in St. Louis, Tampa and Chicago are now part of his legacy but Maple Leafs fans are hoping that the highest scoring player in SHL…
One on One with the Commish
We sat down for a one on one chat with Toronto general manager and SHL Commissioner Chris R. Interviewer: First off, congrats on a record 10th straight playoff berth, the only SHL team to have never missed the post season in any of the leagues 10…
SHL WELCOMES TEAM 32!
The league just announced plans to expand to 32 teams in the summer of 2022. Seattle will be joining the SHL and will be managed by Alex N who will be stepping down from the Ducks next summer to take on the role and prepare…
History of the SHL: Chapter II
So its been six years since I did an update on the history of this league. Chapter I is here for those who have not read it. As we finish our milestone 10th SHL season- I think it's a good time to reflect on this…
LEAFS ARE COOKING WITH GAS
That's right baby, 8 in a row, 3 of those with Casey 'Clutch' DeSmith in between the pipes. The deals the Leafs made 50 games ago have put them into the top 5 of the SHL. With only 9 losses in the last 50, the…
Leafs Keep Tinkering
The SHL Toronto Maple Leafs made more moves continuing to add veterans as they climb their way up the Eastern Conference standings. First the Buds traded backup tender Ryan Miller along with a 2nd and 3rd round pick to the once mighty Washington Capitals for…
How 3 Guys Have Changed the Fate of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Three new players have radically changed the fate of the Maple Leafs this season. It was 14 games ago that Ron Hainsey, Wayne Simmonds and Cody Ceci joined the blue and white and the Leafs have been on fire since. 10 wins, 1 loss and 3…
Leafs Respond to Shakeup
The Leafs have had an up and down season so far and considering they have only played 1/3 of their schedule its no wonder management made some moves. The first was a deal with the trade master Alex: To Leafs: J. Muzzin To Ducks: O. Klefbom…
Early Season Observations
Some early season observations from yours truly: Florida is as advertised with Barkov pushing as an early season Hart candidate Jersey is off to a good start and their attention to defense is paying off Buffalo needs only 11 more wins to match last seasons…
Season 10…Let’s Go!
Season 10 Begins Wednesday, October 2, 2019