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6 Maple Leafs Playing Well Even as the Team Struggles
6 Maple Leafs Playing Well Even as the Team Struggles

Toronto’s season feels shaky—but which Maple Leafs are actually stepping up and keeping the team afloat?

By Jim Parsons Sr.November 30, 2025
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Which Canadian Teams Will Make the Playoffs?
Analysis
Edmonton Oilers+3
Which Canadian Teams Will Make the Playoffs? Are the Oilers, Jets, Canadiens, and Leafs better than their early records suggest, or is panic still justified?By Wilson Stillman
Maple Leafs Missing Opportunities with Healthy Scratches
Between the Lines
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Missing Opportunities with Healthy ScratchesHealthy scratches spark debate, but the real issue isn’t who sits — it’s what they learn. The press box can punish… or it can teach.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Last Night in Canadian Hockey – Nov. 30: Jets, Habs, Leafs, Oilers & Canucks
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+9
Last Night in Canadian Hockey – Nov. 30: Jets, Habs, Leafs, Oilers & CanucksWhich Canadian teams are really built to last? A quarter-season in, the picture is clearer—and more surprising—than anyone expected.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Analysis
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6 Maple Leafs Playing Well Even as the Team Struggles
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
6 Maple Leafs Playing Well Even as the Team StrugglesToronto’s season feels shaky—but which Maple Leafs are actually stepping up and keeping the team afloat?By Jim Parsons Sr.
Which Canadian Teams Will Make the Playoffs?
Analysis
Edmonton Oilers+3
Which Canadian Teams Will Make the Playoffs? Are the Oilers, Jets, Canadiens, and Leafs better than their early records suggest, or is panic still justified?By Wilson Stillman
Why Quinn Hughes Keeps Coming Up in Canucks Trade Chatter
Analysis
Vancouver Canucks
Why Quinn Hughes Keeps Coming Up in Canucks Trade ChatterWhy is Quinn Hughes’ name popping up in trade talk? Could Vancouver’s roster timing and trajectory explain the chatter?By Jim Parsons Sr.
Between the Lines
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Maple Leafs Missing Opportunities with Healthy Scratches
Between the Lines
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Missing Opportunities with Healthy ScratchesHealthy scratches spark debate, but the real issue isn’t who sits — it’s what they learn. The press box can punish… or it can teach.By Jim Parsons Sr.
What Trade Chatter Really Reveals About NHL Teams
Between the Lines
Toronto Maple Leafs
What Trade Chatter Really Reveals About NHL TeamsIf Auston Matthews isn’t getting traded, why are fans talking about it— and what does that reveal about the Maple Leafs right now?By Jim Parsons Sr.
By the Numbers
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By the Numbers: How Jari Kurri Made #17 an Edmonton Oilers Icon
By the Numbers
Edmonton Oilers
By the Numbers: How Jari Kurri Made #17 an Edmonton Oilers IconNumber "17" isn’t just a number in Edmonton—it’s Jari Kurri, clutch hockey, and the heartbeat of a dynasty. Relive how one player turned two digits into legend.By Brent Bradford
By the Numbers: Kelly Buchberger and the Legacy of #16 in Oil Country
By the Numbers
Edmonton Oilers
By the Numbers: Kelly Buchberger and the Legacy of #16 in Oil CountryGrit over glamour defined Edmonton Oiler #16. Kelly Buchberger’s toughness, leadership, and loyalty turned a late draft pick into an enduring Oilers legend.By Brent Bradford
By the Numbers: #15—Celebrating Milt Schmidt’s Reign of Boston Bruins' Greatness
By the Numbers
Boston Bruins
By the Numbers: #15—Celebrating Milt Schmidt’s Reign of Boston Bruins' GreatnessNumber 15 isn’t just a jersey—it's Milt Schmidt: Bruins legend, WWII hero, Art Ross winner, and the blueprint for hockey greatness.By Brent Bradford
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Last Night in Canadian Hockey – Nov. 30: Jets, Habs, Leafs, Oilers & Canucks
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+9
Last Night in Canadian Hockey – Nov. 30: Jets, Habs, Leafs, Oilers & CanucksWhich Canadian teams are really built to last? A quarter-season in, the picture is clearer—and more surprising—than anyone expected.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Kings 2, Canucks 1 (OT): Another One Slips Away
Game Reviews
Vancouver Canucks+1
Kings 2, Canucks 1 (OT): Another One Slips AwayCan the Canucks turn tighter efforts like this into wins, or are close calls becoming a troubling trend?By Jim Parsons Sr.
Jets 5, Predators 2: Winnipeg Got Its Road Reset
Game Reviews
Winnipeg Jets+1
Jets 5, Predators 2: Winnipeg Got Its Road ResetJets snap four-game skid with Niederreiter’s two goals — can Winnipeg build on this win and stay strong on the road?By Jim Parsons Sr.
Hockey History
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Fernando Pisani—Edmonton’s Playoff Hero Who Lit Up Oil Country in 2006
Hockey History
Edmonton Oilers
Fernando Pisani—Edmonton’s Playoff Hero Who Lit Up Oil Country in 2006From 195th pick to playoff legend: Fernando Pisani’s 2006 run made him Edmonton’s hero. Relive the clutch goals that shook Oil Country.By Brent Bradford
Tyson Barrie's Curious First Meeting with Mike Babcock
Hockey History
Toronto Maple Leafs+1
Tyson Barrie's Curious First Meeting with Mike BabcockTyson Barrie recalls his first, curious encounter with Mike Babcock in Toronto — a glimpse at the quirks of a polarizing NHL coach.By Wilson Stillman
Player Reviews
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Youth Meets Experience in Toronto’s Dynamic Duo
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
Youth Meets Experience in Toronto’s Dynamic Duo How are Matthew Knies and John Tavares quietly shaping the Maple Leafs this season? Can youth and experience combine to change Toronto’s fortunes?By Jim Parsons Sr.
Jets' Gabe Vilardi's Early Season Has Been Gold
Player Reviews
Winnipeg Jets
Jets' Gabe Vilardi's Early Season Has Been GoldGabriel Vilardi may not steal headlines, but he’s quietly guiding the Jets. He's a consistent player who can anchor the team’s identity.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan? It's Hard Not to Get Ahead of Yourself
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan? It's Hard Not to Get Ahead of YourselfIs it too soon to get excited about Easton Cowan, or is his steady rise exactly what the Maple Leafs have been missing?By Wilson Stillman
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Maple Leafs 7, Penguins 2: Toronto Finally Breaks Through
Game ReviewsMaple Leafs 7, Penguins 2: Toronto Finally Breaks ThroughAre the Maple Leafs finally turning the corner after a dominant 7–2 win in Pittsburgh, or was this just one good night after weeks of struggle?By Wilson Stillman
Avalanche 7, Canadiens 2: Habs Chased Early, Can’t Recover
Game ReviewsAvalanche 7, Canadiens 2: Habs Chased Early, Can’t RecoverCan the Canadiens tighten their details after getting exposed by Colorado’s rush game, or was this loss just a bump in an otherwise solid stretch?By Jim Parsons Sr.
Oilers 4, Kraken 0: Skinner Slams the Door
Game ReviewsOilers 4, Kraken 0: Skinner Slams the DoorCan the Canadiens tighten their details after getting exposed by Colorado’s rush game, or was this loss just a bump in an otherwise solid stretch?By Jim Parsons Sr.