Leafs are all smiles after victory
The Maple Leafs can take pride in their opening night win over the defending Stanley Cup champions at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday night. Vesa Toskala was outstanding in goal,…
Author Archives: Rob Del Mundo
Leafs crash Red Wings party, win season-opener
The Detroit Red Wings raised their Stanley Cup banner on Thursday night, but it was the Maple Leafs who were celebrating at game’s end. Toronto’s spirited effort vaulted them to…
Season begins tonight in Detroit
The opening game of what has been termed the Leafs’ “rebuilding era” takes place to night at Joe Louis Arena. Toronto visits Detroit to open their 2008-09 season. Coach Ron…
Schenn signs; Leafs trim roster
18-year-old Luke Schenn officially puts the ink on a three-year entry level deal. The Leafs opening day roster will not include Mark Bell – who cleared waivers – or Boyd…
Kronwall, Devereaux placed on waivers
The Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Staffan Kronwall and forward Boyd Devereaux on waivers. Both players are destined for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, should they remain unclaimed. Devereaux collected 18…
Schenn makes Leafs lineup; Wilson not focussed on win-loss record
Luke Schenn will be on the Leafs’ starting roster when the team opens the season in Detroit on Thursday night. Head coach Ron Wilson goes on record as saying that…
Bell waived – Hollweg suspended
The Maple Leafs have placed forward Mark Bell on waivers. Bell, who was acquired in the same trade that brought Vesa Toskala to the Leafs in 2007, had 10 points…
Leafs old habits die hard; Marlies drop Iceberg Cup final
Toronto fans should get used to an all-too-familiar sight; namely the Leafs surrendering leads in the late stages of games. As the pre-season concluded, five more Leafs were sent down,…
Leafs’ late collapse leads to shootout loss
In a startlingly familiar refrain, a late breakdown by the Leafs cost them the chance to win the game. Toronto, nursing a 4-2 lead late in the third period of…
Blake on track; Schenn close to signing
A bright spot in last night’s Leafs loss to the Red Wings was Jason Blake’s output of two goals; hopefully a foreshadowing of the season to come. Luke Schenn, Toronto’s…