Back to Excited Episode 226 - Leafs Traded Deadline Recap
Today, we discuss the Leafs trade deadline, including the moves they made and didn't make. We then chat about the outlook for the rest of the season and beyond.
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The Toronto Raptors have no choice but to defeat the Dallas Mavericks
Before a single possession takes place on the court, the Toronto Raptors are already expected to beat the Dallas Mavericks at home on Sunday. At least that’s what the Raptors fan base believes, especially after being held hostage by exceeded expectations and a timeline that’s regrettably ahead of schedule. Simply put – the NBA’s lone […]
Orioles news: Holliday hits off tee, Wells looks to bullpen
Hello, friends. There are now 18 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. From now through March 23 will be near-daily exhibitions where hopefully nobody will get injured and everybody will get ready to fill the role they are needed to fill this season. This afternoon, they’ll play the Blue Jays at 1:05 in a game […]
Sunday FTB: the Leafs should not tank, but they might
Also it's daylight savings time, you just lost an hour.
Lightning down Maple Leafs, 5-2, as Kucherov keeps it 100
Well, that’s a relief. The Tampa Bay Lightning snap their four-game losing streak with a convincing win over a reeling Toronto Maple Leafs squad, 5-2. With four assists, Nikita Kucherov hit the 100-point mark for the fourth season in a row. Corey Perry scored in his first game since the trade deadline and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27-of-29 shots. Yes, it was the Maple Leafs, a team that is driving the struggle bus right off of Niagara Falls (the Canadian side), but after failing to taste...
Adrift Maple Leafs are neither winning nor learning anything right now
“You’re either winning or you’re learning” is one of my favourite sayings in sports. It’s a constructive way to frame a game in a glass-half-full type of way. You either celebrate your success or learn what you can do better for the next time. Frustratingly, the Leafs are neither winning nor learning right now. General […] The post Adrift Maple Leafs are neither winning nor learning anything right now appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Craig Berube on Leafs fans booing their team during a seventh-straight loss: “Hey, they pay good money to come watch us”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-26-11. On the team’s performance: Tough break on the first goal. I thought that kind of took a little bit out of us and put us on our heels a little. They capitalized […] The post Craig Berube on Leafs fans booing their team during a seventh-straight loss: “Hey, they pay good money to come watch us” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Mavericks vs. Raptors Preview: 3 notes before Dallas’ road swing continues at Toronto
The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) have lost 16 of their last 18. The Toronto Raptors (35-27) have dropped four of their last five. Something’s got to give on Sunday when two teams heading in the same direction but on very different trajectories meet on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. The Raptors […]
Quick Spring Recap: Jays Beat Phillies
Jays 1 Phillies 0 The best part of this one was that Max Scherzer started and threw 4 no-hit innings, allowing just 1 walk with 1 strikeouts. He was helped out by some defensive play, but he got through the four innings on just 40 pitches (29 strikeouts). Max was terrific. I didn’t think he’d […]
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #64 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
With most of the fan base cheering for losses at this point, the Maple Leafs will begin playing out the post-deadline string tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario/CBC). Game Day Quotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the week of sitting out games and the uncertainty around the deadline, only to remain in […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #64 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Jon Cooper on the Leafs and Panthers falling to the bottom of the Atlantic Division: “The Leafs don’t have the fruits of their labour the way Florida does, so it’s probably tougher to swallow”
Ahead of Leafs vs. Lightning on HNIC, Jon Cooper discussed the Leafs and Panthers’ fall from grace in the Atlantic Division, the Lightning’s consistency, and the addition of Corey Perry ahead of the playoffs. Is it a little bizarre to see the Panthers and the Leafs at the bottom of the Atlantic Division? Cooper: I’ve […] The post Jon Cooper on the Leafs and Panthers falling to the bottom of the Atlantic Division: “The Leafs don’t have the fruits of their labour the way Florida does, so it’s ...
Goaltending and penalty troubles befall Toronto Marlies in loss to Manitoba
“We weren’t consistent enough. We didn’t apply enough pressure in their zone. We are missing some key guys, but that’s no excuse. It should be a next-man-up mentality. “The most upsetting thing — and it should be for our players as well — is usually when we know we have to be good in the […] The post Goaltending and penalty troubles befall Toronto Marlies in loss to Manitoba appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Craig Berube on OEL remaining a Leaf after the deadline: “He wanted to be here and didn’t want to go anywhere… We’re glad he’s still here”
Ahead of Saturday’s game against Tampa Bay, head coach Craig Berube discussed the departures of Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton at the trade deadline, and his message and approach with the team over the final 19 games of a lost season. What is your sense of the group now that the deadline is behind you? […] The post Craig Berube on OEL remaining a Leaf after the deadline: “He wanted to be here and didn’t want to go anywhere… We’re glad he’s still here” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
GDT: Leafs host the Lightning
No bottle can contain them.
Gamethread 3/7: Blue Jays at Phillies
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Blue Jays: Let’s talk about it.
Today In NHL History - Jason Spezza's Own Goal
On February 28th in 2009, Jason Spezza of the Ottawa Senators mishandled a clearing attempt and scored an own goal on his backstop Brian Elliot, giving their Northeast division rival Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-0 lead with four minutes remaining in the first period. The miscue was credited to Maple Leafs rookie Tim Stapeton, the first goal of his NHL career. Ottawa answered with three straight to
Today In NHL History - Sundin Shootout Winner
On February 21st in 2009, the Vancouver Canucks visited the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time since former Leaf captain and 13 season skater Mats Sundin signed a one year deal with the Canucks on December 18, 2008 with a pro-rated payout of $5m for the remainder of the 2008-2009 season. The home team honored the Swedish legend with an emotional first period tribute, which clearly resonated
Today In NHL History - Hasek Stops Canada
On February 20th in 1998, Dominik Hasek shutout Canada in a semifinal shootout to carry the Czechs to the gold medal game in Nagano. Tied 1-1 at the end of regulation with goals from Jiri Slegr and Trevor Linden, the teams engaged in an Olympic ten minute overtime and ultimately a shootout to settle the score. Of the Canadian shooters (Theo Fleury, Ray Bourque, Joe Nieuwendyk, Eric Lindros,
Today In NHL History - Samuelsson's Olympic Exit
On February 17th in 1998, Ulf Samuelsson was dismissed from Sweden's hockey team and sent home from the Winter Olympic Games in Nagano when officials deemed he was no longer legally a citizen of Sweden on account of his receipt of a U.S. passport. What started as an off-hand post-practice comment from Sports Illustrated hockey writer Michael Farber to Swedish journalist Janne Bengtsson ("Why
Lightning at Maple Leafs Preview
Game 61: Tampa Bay Lightning (38-18-4) at Toronto Maple Leafs (27-25-11) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Scotiabank Arena, The Big Smoke TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, NHL Network, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -180 Know the Opponents: Pension Plan Puppets Well, now we kind of know what the team will look like heading into the playoffs. The Lightning had a relatively quiet deadline day and will finish off the final 21 games of the season with the squad that they...
Spring GameThread: Jays @ Phillies
The Jays make the short drive to Clearwater to play the Phillies. We get out first look Max Scherzer this spring. He says he’ll be ready for opening day. I didn’t expect that he would be in the rotation to start the season. I think the odds of him being able to give us 30 […]
Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Brandon Valenzuela
Brandon Valenzuela is a 25-year-old switch-hitting catcher born in Hermosillo, Mexico (he has a good role model as a Mexican-born catcher in Kirk). The Blue Jays picked him up from the Padres in trade for Will Wagner. MLB.com has Valenzuela as #24 on their Jays top 30 prospect list. He was added to the Jays’ […]
Game Preview #63: New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils
Last Devils Game On Wednesday night, The Devils defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in the shootout. After losing their previous 5 games in a row, the Devils are now on a 3 game win streak. Don’t get too excited though. The 3 wins were against teams that are all currently sitting out of a […]
After an underwhelming trade deadline, what’s the Maple Leafs’ direction going forward? – MLHS Podcast EP115
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ trade deadline moves and the unclear direction moving forward. Episode Topics Initial reactions to Brad Treliving’s deadline work and the Nic Roy, Scott Laughton, and Bobby McMann trades (1:20) What is the Leafs’ plan or direction going forward? Is there one? (8:30) The […] The post After an underwhelming trade deadline, what’s the Maple Leafs’ direction going forward? – MLHS Podcast EP115 appeared first on M...
Brad Treliving on whether he’s the right man to lead the Leafs back to competitiveness: “Those decisions will be made by others… I want to correct the areas we need to get better in”
After the trade deadline, Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving joined Real Kyper & Bourne to discuss the deadline moves, the unclear direction moving forward, and the message to the players during the final 19 games of the season. When did it hit you that you were going to be in sell mode at the deadline? […] The post Brad Treliving on whether he’s the right man to lead the Leafs back to competitiveness: “Those decisions will be made by others… I want to correct the areas we need to get better in” ...
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