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.
So Kyle Dubas Got His Guys; What’s Next?
- Joshua Anselmo
- March 4, 2023
Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas decided to make significant changes to the roster prior to the 2023 trade deadline. After making a splash by acquiring forwards Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari from St.Louis, Kyle then went out and brought in defenseman Jake McCabe and forward Sam Lafferty from the Chicago Blackhawks. After making not […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Beat Flames 2-1 in Second Game of a Back-to-Back
- Joshua Anselmo
- March 3, 2023
In the second game of a back-to-back, the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged victorious, beating the Calgary Flames 2-1! The blue and white were looking to bounce back after a harsh loss last night in Edmonton, and did they ever. The Calgary Flames got out to an early lead, but Joseph Woll and the Maple Leafs […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Maple Leafs Lose 5-2 to the Oilers in Edmonton
- Joshua Anselmo
- March 2, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a tough one, 5-2, last night to the Edmonton Oilers. After a quick start from Edmonton, the blue and white struggled to keep up. It was an ugly night for a Maple Leafs team that has had a very eventful couple of days. The team will get a chance at […]
Read MorePenguins Place Brock McGinn and Mark Friedman on Waivers Ahead of Trade Deadline
- Joshua Anselmo
- February 28, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Brock McGinn and defenseman Mark Friedman on waivers. After a productive weekend for the black and gold, General Manager Ron Hextall continues to make moves. After placing forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers last week, the Penguins management is looking for the same luck, this time waiving Brock McGinn. Brock […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Beat Seattle 5-1, Kicking Off Road-Trip With a Bang
- Joshua Anselmo
- February 27, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1 in the opening game of Toronto’s road trip! A battle between two of the league’s fastest teams was full of impact plays, but the Maple Leafs’ depth prevailed, earning the team the full two points. The return of Mark Giordano was a success, the 39-year-old defenseman […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: Leafs Beat Wild 2-1 in Overtime at Scotiabank Arena
- Joshua Anselmo
- February 25, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Minnesota wild 2-1 in overtime last night at Scotiabank Arena! After an important victory in Columbus, the Minnesota Wild traveled to Toronto for the second back-to-back game. The Wild gave the Leafs all sorts of trouble, but the blue and white emerged victorious after an insane solo play from […]
Read MoreThe Penguins Place Kasperi Kapanen on Waivers
- Joshua Anselmo
- February 24, 2023
This afternoon the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally made a move, placing forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers. The 26-year-old winger is coming off signing a two-year extension last summer that carries an annual value of 3,200,000. The deal was concerning as soon as it was signed, and it surely hasn’t played out the way Penguins General […]
Read MorePost-Game Analysis: O’Reilly Scores Hat-Trick as Leafs Defeat Sabres 6-3 in Buffalo
- Joshua Anselmo
- February 21, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs were victorious tonight in Buffalo, beating the Sabres by a score of 6-3. Newly acquired Maple Leaf Ryan O’Reilly scored a hat-trick, while Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner recorded a five-point night! It was an entertaining matchup between two of the league’s best offenses, but this time it was the Maple […]
Read MoreKane Scores Hat-Trick as Leafs Fall 5-3 vs. Chicago
- Joshua Anselmo
- February 19, 2023
In the second game of a back-to-back, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the trip to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks. After the Maple Leafs smashing a 5-1 victory over the Canadiens the night before, the blue and white dropped this one 5-3 to Chicago. Despite some ups and downs in this one, it was […]
Read MoreBreaking Down the Full Ryan O’Reilly Acquisition for the Maple Leafs
- Joshua Anselmo
- February 18, 2023
Late last night, Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas decided to take the hockey world by storm, acquiring St.Louis Blues center Ryan O’Reilly, forward Noel Acciari, and Minnesota Wild prospect Josh Pillar in return for Adam Gaudette, Mikhail Abramov, 2023 first-round pick, 2023 third-round pick, 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick which will […]
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