Erik Kallgren

Maple leafs Goaltender Matt Murray Heading Onto the Ice at Scotiabank Arena Through Tunnel

Dissecting The Leafs Goaltending Position Ahead of The Trade Deadline

As we approach the NHL’s 2023 Trade Deadline on Friday, March 3rd. Trade rumors surrounding the beloved Maple Leafs continue to wave. Whether it’s a forward or a defenseman, the Maple Leafs will surely make an addition. However, a goaltender? I’m not so sure about that. Let’s look at the Maple Leafs’ goaltending depth as […]

Bruins Brad Marchand Walks in on Penalty Shot for Slick Goal Vs. Leafs Ilya Samsonov

3 Ways Leafs Goaltending ‘Cold Stretch’ can be Positive Long-Term

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be one of the best teams in hockey. With a record of 23-8-7 with 53 points in 38 games, that doesn’t happen without strong goaltending. So far this season, Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas decision to go with Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov as a tandem has paid […]

Early Season Grades Maple Leaf Edition

The Maple Leafs are only two months into the 2022-23 season, but I thought I’d give you my early season grades, starting with forwards: Mitch Marner-A+ I’m giving Marner an A+; not much else to say; he’s on a 22-game point streak and is the biggest factor for success at the moment in the month […]

LGP 23: Leafs Face Soaring Penguins

Leafs face off against the Penguins tonight as they look to continue their strong November. The Penguins have won five games in a row, with their last loss being against the Leafs. The Leafs will look to put the Penguins back in the loss category as Marner extends his point streak to 16 games, Källgren […]

Game 20: Leafs Overtime Woes Continue Versus Islanders

Tonight was game number 300 with the Leafs for John Tavares and game nine against his former team, the New York Islanders. The Leafs have a 5 to 3 advantage in the matchup since Tavares came home to play for the Leafs in July 2018. Leafs rookie Nick Robertson was a healthy scratch for the […]

LGP #20: Tavares 300th Game as Leaf vs Former Team

After a convincing win against the slumping Islanders, the Leafs are back for a Monday night game at home against the Islanders. Tonight will be Tavares’ 300th game as a Leaf, and it’s fitting that it’s against none other than the Islanders, his former team. The Islanders have started out the season on a decent […]

Game 16: Leafs Edge Out Canucks With 3-2 Victory

Last night’s pre-game ceremony was an emotional one but tonight’s was even more emotional, if that is even possible. The Leafs honored the spectacular career of Börje Salming. In my opinion, they honored more than what he accomplished on the ice. They honored the fantastic human Börje was and still is to this day. He […]

Leafs Game Preview #16: Tilt vs. the Canucks

The Leafs lost the opening end of their back-to-back last night vs. the Penguins, but you don’t have to wait long for hockey, as they will be back tonight vs. the Canucks. The Canucks have not done well this year, so let’s see if the Leafs can elevate their game with a win tonight rather […]

Leafs Goaltender Matt Murray Projecting Tuesday Return Vs. Penguins

During the offseason, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas decided to turn to an old friend for his goaltending situation. After losing Jack Campbell in free agency and trading goaltender Petr Mrazek to the Chicago Blackhawks, Kyle decided to gamble on acquiring former Senators goaltender Matt Murray. The 28-year-old two-time Stanley Cup winner was […]

Game 14: Leafs Win Streak Snaps At Three in 4-3 OT Loss To Vegas

The Leafs give it their absolute all but unfortunately come up short as they lose 4-3 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a real treat seeing vintage Mitch Marner in this one, as he was around the puck the entire game making things happen. It was hardly an ideal start for the […]