Author: Joshua Anselmo
A hockey mind that's always looking at new and insightful ways to bring different perspectives of the game we all love.
Prospect Profile: Calum Ritchie
- Joshua Anselmo
- May 17, 2023
Oshawa Generals forward Calum Ritchie is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s NHL Entry-Draft. After spending his Ontario Hockey League career with the Oshawa Generals, Calum Ritchie has found immediate success in his first two seasons. After playing in fifty-nine games with Oshawa this season, Calum had twenty-four goals and thirty-five assists […]
Read More10 Potential Head Coaching Options if Maple Leafs Move on From Sheldon Keefe
- Joshua Anselmo
- May 15, 2023
After a bitter end to a season filled with many ups and downs, it’s clear the Maple Leafs offseason will lead to some impactful changes. Whether those changes come from the management group or the player personnel, it’s definitely something that should change the franchise significantly moving forward. In a world where you want to […]
Read MorePanthers Advance Past Toronto in Game 5
- Joshua Anselmo
- May 13, 2023
The Florida Panthers advance to the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. After pulling off a shocking upset against the Boston Bruins in round one, the Panthers kept the momentum going, upsetting the Maple Leafs in five games. After going down three games to none, the […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Force Game 5 After 2-1 Victory Over Panthers in Game 4
- Joshua Anselmo
- May 11, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 4 of the second round! After being on the brink of elimination heading into last night’s matchup, the blue and white finally strung it together, earning a hard-fought and well-defended victory. The Florida Panthers still lead the series 3-1, but the Maple Leafs finally […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Panthers Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead After Beating Leafs in Overtime
- Joshua Anselmo
- May 8, 2023
The Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. After stealing the opening two games on the road, the Cats continued their impressive streak, winning another. The Maple Leafs started strong early but faltered as the night went along, setting themselves up for an ugly situation heading […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Drop Game 2 to Panthers at Scotiabank Arena
- Joshua Anselmo
- May 5, 2023
The Florida Panthers steal Game 2 of the second round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Maple Leafs 3-2. In a game that saw the Cats trail by two early on, the Panthers battled back, winning their fifth straight of the playoffs and leading the series 2-0. The Maple Leafs played fairly well […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Panthers Defeat Leafs 4-2 in Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena
- Joshua Anselmo
- May 3, 2023
The Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 1 of the second round. The Panthers, who came into tonight off an incredible Game 7 victory on Sunday against the Bruins, continued their impressive run stealing Game 1 on the road. The Cats were helped by a dazzling performance from their goaltender Sergei […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Advance to Second-Round After 2-1 Overtime Victory in Game 6
- Joshua Anselmo
- April 30, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Lightning 2-1 in overtime! After waiting nineteen seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally advanced after taking four of the first six games against the Lightning. The Maple Leafs will now wait to see who they play in […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Lose 4-2 to Lightning in Game 5
- Joshua Anselmo
- April 28, 2023
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 5! In what looked like a promising night for Leafs fans early, the Tampa Bay Lightning bounced right back, stealing one on the road. Bolts goaltender Andrei Vasilevsky was strong, helping the group’s efforts in sending this one back to Tampa Bay. In […]
Read MoreShould Leafs Michael Bunting Return to Lineup in Game 5?
- Joshua Anselmo
- April 26, 2023
Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was handed a three game suspension after Game 1 due to a dangerous play on Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. After a disappointing opening Game 1 for Toronto, things only got worse when the 27-year-old was suspended. However, since Bunting’s absence, the team has won three straight, taking a commanding 3-1 […]
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