The positive imprint of John Ferguson Jr. on the Maple Leafs shouldn’t be ignored

I’m certainly among those who believe that the hiring of John Ferguson Jr. back in the summer of 2003 was not the right move at the time.  ...

10 questions for Leaf fans and more for everyone else as the playoffs roll along

You know how sometimes you just like you have haven’t got any answers—but you sure do have questions? Well, in Maple Leaf and playoff term...

Will ex-Leaf stalwart Kaberle be a healthy scratch from now on?

The Bruins escaped a grueling 7-game series with their lives—barely.   Some felt Montreal had an edge going in because of their superior o...

Playoff memories: Lanny’s was great in '78, but Harrison’s OT winner in ’72 against the Bruins was amazing, too

Those of us old enough to not only remember but really fully appreciate when the Leafs were champio...

Leafs need size, yes, but I'll take a Gionta, Briere or Gerbe, too...

There’s no question that, going forward, the Leafs want to add a good center-ice player and  they w...

One of the best games I ever saw in person: Montreal-Boston, Game 7, 1979 Cup semi-finals

With the current Montreal-Boston series now in an “elimination” situation, I can’t help but think back to one of the best games I’ve ever s...

Checking on Versteeg and some recent “ex-Leafs” and their playoff performances so far

Leaf fans probably range from passionately interested to mildly engaged in the ongoing NHL playoffs.  Some might have an alternate rooting ...

Kent Douglas' extra-long stick helped save the Cup for the Leafs in the spring of ‘63

I posted the piece below during the Montreal-Boston game Saturday night.   In the first overtime, it...

Kaberle’s legacy hanging by a thread

A few weeks ago I posted that former Leaf Tomas Kaberle’s (click to see the earlier column) playing legacy would largely depend on how he ...