The Leaf

Nov 26, 2016

With the opening game of the season, the Centennial Season Toronto Maple Leafs are the youngest - and most promising - in recent memory.

Dec 3, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

As Matt Martin says, "winning is an attitude;" After squandering a string of third period leads, the Leafs work to regain their confidence.

Dec 17, 2016

As coach Mike Babcock's career has progressed, he's acquired a greater appreciation for how the mind drives the body. After a disastrous 7-0 loss to the LA Kings, Babcock accentuates hard work and mental toughness - the very qualities that helped goaltender Frederik Andersen recover from an early season slump.

Dec 24, 2016

After their most complete game of the season against the Washington Capitals, the Maple Leafs embark on a western Canadian road trip. Preparing to face Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, Tyler Bozak, the longest-serving member of the roster, contemplates how adversity and the birth of his son have made him a more complete player.

Dec 31, 2016

As the Maple Leafs prepare to battle Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nazem Kadri looks back at his journey to becoming an effective shutdown centre.

Jan 7, 2017

It's New Years Eve, and after greeting alumni in the Leafs locker room, President Brendan Shanahan must don a Red Wings jersey and lace up against them. As Shanahan states, any battle between two Original Six rivals is a chance to rekindle old passions. But it's even more true when, the next day, Toronto and Detroit do battle outdoors in the Centennial Classic.

Jan 14, 2017

As the players' fathers join the team on their annual Fathers' Trip, we spend time with Connor Carrick and his father, Jory, examining what has helped Connor land a consistent spot on the Leafs' roster.

Jan 21, 2017

Riding a hot streak on the road, the Maple Leafs return to Toronto for a four game homestand. When Morgan Rielly goes down to injury in the first game, Jake Gardiner needs to step into the #1 position. The Minnetonka, Minnesota native has come a long way since arriving in 2011, evolving into a more confident defensive force under coach Mike Babcock. Can Gardiner and the defence corps rise to the challenge of Rielly's absence?

Jan 28, 2017

After being sidelined with an injury, Morgan Rielly returns to the lineup and battles through pain, intent on helping his team earn a playoff berth.

Feb 4, 2017

As Lou Lamoriello prepares for the NHL trade deadline, Wendel Clark reflects on his career after learning he'll be immortalized with other Maple Leaf greats on Legends Row.

Feb 11, 2017

As the Leafs compete for a playoff spot, Play-by-Play Man Joe Bowen calls his 3000th game and contemplates the 2016/17 team's historic accomplishments.

Apr 4, 2017

As the Maple Leafs prepare for a playoff push, we look at how James Van Riemsdyk has elevated his game under coach Mike Babcock. And how he and the team's crop of young talent have translated focusing on the little things into wins.