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title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often simply referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The club is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Ltd. and are represented by Chairman Larry Tanenbaum. With an estimated value of US $1.45 billion in 2018 according to "Forbes", the Maple Leafs are the second most valuable franchise in the NHL, after the New York Rangers. The Maple Leafs'

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: Growlers became affiliated with the Maple Leafs and the Marlies in June 2018, and are presently their only NHL and AHL affiliates. Unlike the Marlies, the Growlers are not owned by the Leafs' parent company, but are instead owned by a local ownership group in St. John's called Deacon Investments Limited. The Maple Leafs is one of six professional sports teams owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). Initially ownership of the club was held by the Arena Gardens of Toronto, Limited; an ownership group fronted by Henry Pellatt, that owned and managed Arena Gardens. The club was named

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: McKnight in 1986, Bob Cole in 2007, and Bill Hewitt in 2007. These are the top franchise leaders in regular season points, goals, assists, points per game, games played, and goaltending wins as of the end of the 2015–16 season. Footnotes Citations Works cited Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often simply referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The club is owned by Maple Leaf

title: 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 53rd season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and 43rd as the "Maple Leafs". After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs. Punch Imlach's term as Maple Leafs' general manager ended after the 1969 playoffs. Jim Gregory, who had been an executive with the Toronto Marlboros was named general manager, the first new GM for the Maple Leafs since 1957. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions

title: 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: during the 1969–70 season. 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 53rd season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and 43rd as the "Maple Leafs". After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs. Punch Imlach's term as Maple Leafs' general manager ended after the 1969 playoffs. Jim Gregory, who had been an executive with the Toronto Marlboros was named general manager, the first new GM for the Maple Leafs since 1957. The Maple Leafs have been involved

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: Game hosted in Toronto, the NHL announced the League-wide retirement of Wayne Gretzky's number 99, retiring it from use throughout all its member teams, including the Maple Leafs. The Toronto Maple Leafs acknowledges an affiliation with 75 inductees of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 75 inductees include 62 former players as well as 13 builders of the sport. The Maple Leafs have the greatest number of players inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame of any NHL team. The 13 individuals recognized as builders of the sport include former Maple Leafs broadcasters, executives, head coaches, and other personnel relating

title: 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 57th season of the Toronto NHL franchise, 47th as the "Maple Leafs." The Leafs placed fourth to make the playoffs, but were swept in the first round by the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs made several signings that would improve their team. At the entry draft, the Maple Leafs chose Lanny McDonald with the fourth-overall draft pick. He would play six and a half seasons with the Maple Leafs. Bernie Parent, who had left the team for the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1972, made it known

title: Toronto Maple Leafs (NLA)

text: Toronto Maple Leafs (NLA) The Toronto Maple Leafs were a professional box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse Association. The team started out in the senior A league in 1966. In 1968, the professional NLA was launched and the Maple Leafs joined the league, playing their home games at Maple Leaf Gardens. Stafford Smythe and Harold Ballard, part owners of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs, were two of the five founding partners of the pro club, but financial difficulties forced Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. to take over ownership of the club midway though the season. The NLA suspended

title: 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Louis Blues in a seven-game Norris final. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Chicago Black Hawks "Toronto wins best-of-five series 3–0" Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues "St. Louis wins best-of-seven series 4–3" The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1985-86 season. The Maple Leafs were affiliated with the St. Catharines Saints of the AHL. 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 69th season of the franchise, 59th season as the Maple Leafs. Despite posting the fourth-worst record in the league, the Leafs qualified for the last

title: Toronto Maple Leafs (NLA)

text: operations prior to the following season. However, the eastern division of the NLA reconstituted itself as the Eastern Professional Lacrosse Association, in which the Maple Leafs competed in 1969. By 1970 the pro league league had disbanded. Toronto would be without pro box lacrosse until the arrival of the Toronto Tomahawks in 1974. Toronto Maple Leafs (NLA) The Toronto Maple Leafs were a professional box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse Association. The team started out in the senior A league in 1966. In 1968, the professional NLA was launched and the Maple Leafs joined the league, playing their home

title: 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the Toronto NHL franchise, 52nd as the "Maple Leafs". The Leafs placed third in the Adams Division to make the playoffs where the Leafs won their first round series against the Atlanta Flames, only to lose in the second series to the Montreal Canadiens. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Atlanta Flames "Toronto wins best-of-three series 2 games to 0." Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens "Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 0." The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the

title: 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1978-79 season. 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the Toronto NHL franchise, 52nd as the "Maple Leafs". The Leafs placed third in the Adams Division to make the playoffs where the Leafs won their first round series against the Atlanta Flames, only to lose in the second series to the Montreal Canadiens. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Atlanta Flames "Toronto wins best-of-three series 2 games to 0." Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens "Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 0." The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions

title: Toronto Maple Leafs (semi-pro baseball)

text: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Paul Spoljaric (2002–2007). Toronto Maple Leafs (semi-pro baseball) The Toronto Maple Leafs are an independent, minor league baseball team of the semi-pro Intercounty Baseball League, based in Toronto, Ontario. They play their home games on "Dominico Field" at Christie Pits. They are also known colloquially as the Intercounty Maple Leafs or the Intercounty Leafs to disambiguate themselves from the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team. The Maple Leafs baseball team began play in 1969, the second season after the original Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team of the AAA International League moved to Louisville, Kentucky. In their inaugural

title: Toronto Maple Leafs (semi-pro baseball)

text: Toronto Maple Leafs (semi-pro baseball) The Toronto Maple Leafs are an independent, minor league baseball team of the semi-pro Intercounty Baseball League, based in Toronto, Ontario. They play their home games on "Dominico Field" at Christie Pits. They are also known colloquially as the Intercounty Maple Leafs or the Intercounty Leafs to disambiguate themselves from the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team. The Maple Leafs baseball team began play in 1969, the second season after the original Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team of the AAA International League moved to Louisville, Kentucky. In their inaugural year, the new Leafs lost 23 games,

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: maple leaf as a "badge of courage", and a reminder of home, Smythe decided to give the same name to his hockey team, in honour of the many Canadian soldiers who wore it. However, the team was not the first to use the name. A Toronto minor-league baseball team had used the name "Maple Leafs" since 1895. Initial reports were that the team's colours were to be red and white, but the Leafs wore white sweaters with a green maple leaf for their first game on February 17, 1927. On September 27, 1927, it was announced that the Leafs had

title: History of the Toronto Maple Leafs

text: First Round and lost in seven games. Following the playoffs, Lamoriello was not renewed as general manager and was transitioned to senior advisor. Kyle Dubas was subsequentley named the 17th general manager in team history. During the 2018 off-season, the Maple Leafs signed John Tavares to a seven-year, $77-million dollar contract. Tavares was subsequently named an alternate captain for the Leafs, alongside Morgan Rielly, and Patrick Marleau. History of the Toronto Maple Leafs The history of the Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League (NHL) team spans more than a century. The Maple Leafs and the NHL arose from disputes between

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: Romanuk. MLSE also operates a regional specialty channel, the Leafs Nation Network. The Leafs Nation Network broadcasts programming related to the Maple Leafs, as well as games for the Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs' American Hockey League affiliate. Like the Maple Leafs television broadcasts, radio broadcasts are split evenly between Rogers' CJCL (Sportsnet 590, The Fan) and Bell's CHUM (TSN Radio 1050). Both Bell and Rogers' radio broadcasts have their colour commentary provided by Jim Ralph, with play-by-play provided by Joe Bowen. Foster Hewitt was the Leafs' first play-by-play broadcaster, providing radio play-by-play from 1927 to 1978. In addition, he

title: 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: was only seven rounds in length, compared to nine rounds in years past. The labor dispute caused the shortened draft. The Maple Leafs were also affiliated with the Pensacola Ice Pilots of the ECHL. 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs. Key dates prior to the start of the season: The Maple Leafs would go on to lead all 30 teams with most power-play goals scored during the regular season, with 107. Captain Mats Sundin, who scored only 13 goals in his first

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: broadcasting rights are split between BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications. For their first 14 seasons, the club played their home games at the Mutual Street Arena, before moving to Maple Leaf Gardens in 1931. The Maple Leafs moved to their present home, Scotiabank Arena (originally named the Air Canada Centre) in February 1999. The club was founded in 1917, operating simply as Toronto and known then as the Toronto Arenas. Under new ownership, the club was renamed the Toronto St. Patricks in 1919. In 1927 the club was purchased by Conn Smythe and renamed the Maple Leafs. A member of

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: Senators. The Maple Leafs have retired the use of thirteen numbers in honour of nineteen players. In addition, a number of individuals who hold an association with the club have been inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Maple Leafs are presently affiliated with two minor league teams, the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, and the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL. The National Hockey League was formed in 1917 in Montreal by teams formerly belonging to the National Hockey Association (NHA) that had a dispute with Eddie Livingstone, owner of the Toronto Blueshirts. The owners of the

title: History of the Toronto Maple Leafs

text: History of the Toronto Maple Leafs The history of the Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League (NHL) team spans more than a century. The Maple Leafs and the NHL arose from disputes between Eddie Livingstone, owner of the National Hockey Association's Toronto Blueshirts, and the other owners of the Association. In November 1917, the Toronto Arena Company was granted a temporary franchise from the NHL, a new ice hockey league made up of the other NHA owners that had disputes with Livingstone. The franchise was later made permanent by the NHL in October 1918. Playing at Arena Gardens, the Toronto

title: 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs. Key dates prior to the start of the season: The Maple Leafs would go on to lead all 30 teams with most power-play goals scored during the regular season, with 107. Captain Mats Sundin, who scored only 13 goals in his first 49 games of the season, scored 18 goals in his final 21 games, for the 12th 30-goal season of his career. The 32-year-old veteran Eric Lindros, signed by the Maple Leafs on August 11,

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: St. John's, Newfoundland and was known as the St. John's Maple Leafs. The Marlies originated from the New Brunswick Hawks, who later moved to St. Catherines, Newmarket, and St. John's, before finally moving to Toronto. The Marlies was named after the Toronto Marlboros, a junior hockey team named after the Duke of Marlborough. Founded in 1903, the Marlboros were sponsored by the Leafs from 1927 to 1989. The Marlboros constituted one of two junior hockey teams the Leafs formerly sponsored, the other being the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. The Growlers are an ECHL team based in St. John's Newfoundland. The

title: 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Entry Draft held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the team's 86th season of the franchise, and the 76th season as the Maple Leafs. Key dates prior to the start of the season: The Maple Leafs were the most penalized team during the regular season, being penalized 426 times. The Maple Leafs qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. They lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in 7 games in the first round. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions

title: 2013–14 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: with the Maple Leafs only. Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Maple Leafs only. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2013–14 season. Toronto Maple Leafs' picks at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, held in Newark, New Jersey on June 30, 2013. 2013–14 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2013–14 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 97th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917. Due to a realignment that was approved on March 14, 2013 by the NHL's Board of Governors,

title: Toronto Maple Leafs (International League)

text: were counted as hits "Source: Baseball's Back in Town by Louis Cauz, Controlled Media Corporation Inc., 1977" The Maple Leafs were affiliated with the following major league teams: Notes Sources Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) The Toronto Maple Leafs were a high-level minor league baseball club located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that played from 1896 to 1967. While the Maple Leafs had working agreements with numerous Major League Baseball clubs after the introduction of farm systems in the 1930s, they achieved great success as an unaffiliated club during the 1950s, when they were the strongest team on the field and

title: 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 54th season of the franchise, 44th as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs. The Leafs lost to the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs. In February, the Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers swung a large trade. Toronto picked up Bernie Parent and a second-round draft choice for Bruce Gamble, Mike Walton and a first-round draft choice. The Maple Leafs have been

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: multi-purpose facility, with a Loblaws grocery store occupying retail space on the lower floors, and an athletics arena for Ryerson University, occupying another level. The Maple Leafs presently use two facilities in the City of Toronto. The club moved from the Gardens on February 20, 1999, to their current home arena, the Scotiabank Arena, a multi-purpose indoor entertainment arena on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto. The arena is owned by the Maple Leafs' parent company MLSE, and is shared with the NBA's Toronto Raptors (another MLSE subsidiary), as well as the National Lacrosse League's Toronto Rock. In addition to the

title: 1938–39 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Boston Bruins, who defeated them 4–1. 1938–39 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1938–39 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 22nd season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs again advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs finished in third place in the regular season, which matched them up against the New York Americans in the first round, best of three series. After sweeping the Americans in 2 games, the Leafs played the Detroit Red Wings in the next round in another best of three series, which they won 2–1.

title: 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the first under the "Maple Leafs" name for the Toronto National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. The club finished in fourth to miss the playoffs again. Conn Smythe left his duties as coach at the University of Toronto and became the general manager and coach of the Leafs. Smythe would be general manager for 30 years. Smythe put team captain Bert Corbeau on waivers in October. Corbeau cleared waivers and joined Toronto Ravinia of the Canadian-American Professional Hockey League. Smythe named Hap Day as team captain. The Maple Leafs

title: Toronto Maple Leafs in popular culture

text: silence prior to their game, as well as lower the banner of Barilko's retired number. College station of the Toronto subway system feature a pair of murals called "Hockey Knights in Canada", named after "Hockey Night in Canada"; one depicting the Toronto Maple Leafs on the southbound side and facing the Montreal Canadiens on the northbound side, depicting the decades-old rivalry between the two clubs. They were created by Charles Pachter in 1984, when the Toronto Maple Leafs still played at nearby Maple Leaf Gardens. Toronto Maple Leafs in popular culture The National Hockey League (NHL)'s Toronto Maple Leafs has

title: 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 60th season, 50th as the "Maple Leafs". The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the preliminary round 2–1 before falling to the Philadelphia Flyers in six games in the Quarter-finals. On February 2, 1977, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Ian Turnbull would be the first player in NHL history to score five goals on five shots. The Maple Leafs have been

title: 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 69th season of the franchise, 59th season as the Maple Leafs. Despite posting the fourth-worst record in the league, the Leafs qualified for the last playoff spot in a very weak Norris Division; the division champion Chicago Black Hawks only notched 86 points. The Leafs' .356 winning percentage is the fourth-worst in franchise history, and one of the worst ever for a playoff qualifier. Despite this, the Leafs swept the Hawks in three games in the Norris semifinals before going down to the St.

title: 2011–12 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2003–04 season. "The Hockey News" predicted that the Leafs will place tenth and miss the playoffs. The Maple Leafs were ultimately eliminated from playoff contention. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Maple Leafs. Stats reflect time with Maple Leafs only. Traded mid-season. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season. Toronto's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. Paul, Minnesota. 2011–12 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2011–12 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 95th season

title: 2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: playoffs for more consecutive years. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Maple Leafs. Stats reflect time with Maple Leafs only. Traded mid-season. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season. Toronto's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, Quebec. 2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs season is the franchise's 93rd, and their 83rd as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs had not qualified for the post-season since the 2003–04 season, and began the regular season with its worst start in franchise history

title: 1966–67 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: players), Stafford Smythe, Harold Ballard, John Bassette, Punch Imlach, King Clancy, Bob Haggart, Tom Nayler (7 non-players) The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1966–67 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1966 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. 1966–67 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1966–67 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 50th season of the Toronto NHL franchise, fortieth as the "Maple Leafs." The Leafs finished third in the NHL with a record of 32–27–11 for 75 points to qualify for the playoffs. Toronto defeated the first-place Chicago Black

title: 1966–67 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1966–67 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1966–67 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 50th season of the Toronto NHL franchise, fortieth as the "Maple Leafs." The Leafs finished third in the NHL with a record of 32–27–11 for 75 points to qualify for the playoffs. Toronto defeated the first-place Chicago Black Hawks four games to two in the semi-finals before upending their arch-rival Montreal Canadiens in six games to win their thirteenth Stanley Cup in franchise history. As of 2017, this is the last time that the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup, or even made it to the Finals.

title: 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the team's 86th season of the franchise, and the 76th season as the Maple Leafs. Key dates prior to the start of the season: The Maple Leafs were the most penalized team during the regular season, being penalized 426 times. The Maple Leafs qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. They lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in 7 games in the first round. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2002–03 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 2002 NHL

title: 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: the lowest ever for a playoff qualifier. They lost to the Red Wings in six games in the Division Semi-finals. The Maple Leafs finished last in power-play goals scored (54), power-play opportunities (347) and power-play percentage (15.56%). The Toronto Maple Leafs were defeated 4 games to 2 against the Norris Division winning Detroit Red Wings. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1987-88 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1987 NHL Entry Draft held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the

title: 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: involved in the following transactions during the 1970–71 season. 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 54th season of the franchise, 44th as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs. The Leafs lost to the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs. In February, the Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers swung a large trade. Toronto picked up Bernie Parent and a second-round draft choice for Bruce Gamble, Mike Walton and

title: 1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 73rd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs had their first non-losing season since the 1978–79 NHL season. Gary Leeman became the second member of the Maple Leafs to score 50 goals in one season. Newly acquired defenceman Rob Ramage, is named team captain. Ramage assumes a role that has been vacant for three seasons. On the Power Play, the Maple Leafs scored 81 goals on 348 advantages for a 23.3% success rate. This ranked 4th overall in the NHL. The Maple Leafs allowed

text: Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) The Toronto Maple Leafs were a high-level minor league baseball club located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that played from 1896 to 1967. While the Maple Leafs had working agreements with numerous Major League Baseball clubs after the introduction of farm systems in the 1930s, they achieved great success as an unaffiliated club during the 1950s, when they were the strongest team on the field and in attendance in the Triple-A International League. The 1902, 1918, 1920, 1926, and 1960 teams were recognized as being among the 100 greatest minor league teams of all time. Toronto

title: 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Brewer was a spy for Imlach. In Brewer's first game, many of his teammates were openly hostile to him. Brewer's defense partner was Borje Salming, and Salming refused to pass Brewer the puck. During the season, Brewer would only play in twenty contests. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1979-80 season. The Maple Leafs were affiliated with the New Brunswick Hawks of the American Hockey League. 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 63rd season of the franchise, 53rd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs

title: 1931–32 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1931–32 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1931–32 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 15th season in the NHL. The Maple Leafs were coming off their best regular season in team history in 1930–31, and the club set team records in wins and points, with 23 and 53 respectively, finishing in second place in the Canadian Division. Toronto then won three playoff rounds to win the Stanley Cup, first as the Maple Leafs, and third in the history of the franchise. Prior to the season, the NHL announced that the schedule would increase from 44 games to 48. Also, the Maple

title: 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: played for Brynas of the Swedish League, and the Leafs had to pay the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation for their release. Salming would play with the Leafs until 1989, when he joined the Detroit Red Wings. Hammarstrom would play five seasons in Toronto before moving to the St. Louis Blues. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1973–74 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 57th season of the Toronto

title: 2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs season is the franchise's 93rd, and their 83rd as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs had not qualified for the post-season since the 2003–04 season, and began the regular season with its worst start in franchise history by going winless in the first eight games. The team moved to a new practice facility, the MasterCard Centre, from their former practice facility, the Lakeshore Lions Arena. Built next door to the old arena, the new facility has four ice sheets, allowing the Maple Leafs and their farm team the Toronto Marlies to

title: 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: involved in the following transactions during the 1976–77 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft held in Montreal, Quebec. 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 60th season, 50th as the "Maple Leafs". The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the preliminary round 2–1 before falling to the Philadelphia Flyers in six games in the Quarter-finals. On February 2, 1977, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman

title: 2007–08 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Bold/italics denotes franchise record. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season. Toronto's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. 2007–08 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2007–08 Toronto Maple Leafs season began October 4, 2007. It is the 91st season of the franchise, 81st season as the Maple Leafs. In an effort to return to the playoffs in 2007–08, the Leafs made two significant moves during the off-season. The first was to acquire goaltender Vesa Toskala, along with Mark Bell from the San Jose Sharks for three draft picks. Toronto also

title: 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game. It was played at Maple Leaf Gardens on January 16, 1968. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated an all-star team by a score of 4–3. The Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time since 1958 with a record of 33–31–10 for 76 points for a fifth place in the East Division. The Leafs finished with a better record than any of the six expansion teams that season. "The following Maple Leafs

title: 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: did not qualify for the playoffs. 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the first under the "Maple Leafs" name for the Toronto National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. The club finished in fourth to miss the playoffs again. Conn Smythe left his duties as coach at the University of Toronto and became the general manager and coach of the Leafs. Smythe would be general manager for 30 years. Smythe put team captain Bert Corbeau on waivers in October. Corbeau cleared waivers and joined Toronto Ravinia of the Canadian-American Professional Hockey League. Smythe named Hap Day

title: 2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 94th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917, and 84th season since adopting the Maple Leafs name in February 1927. The Maple Leafs posted a regular season record of 37 wins, 34 losses, and 11 overtime/shootout losses for 85 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. The Maple Leafs did not have a first round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, having traded it to the Boston Bruins in the Phil Kessel

title: 2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: in Los Angeles, California. 2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 94th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917, and 84th season since adopting the Maple Leafs name in February 1927. The Maple Leafs posted a regular season record of 37 wins, 34 losses, and 11 overtime/shootout losses for 85 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. The Maple Leafs did not have a first round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, having traded it to the Boston Bruins

title: 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: traded Captain Doug Gilmour to the New Jersey Devils. "Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points" "Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points" "Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against" The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1996–97 season. The Maple Leafs farm team was the St. John's Maple Leafs, based in St. John's, Newfoundland. 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 80th season

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: Bear, an anthropomorphic polar bear whose name and number (#60) comes from the location of Maple Leaf Gardens at 60 Carlton Street, where the Leafs played throughout much of their history. Carlton made his first public appearance on July 29, 1995. He later made his regular season appearance on October 10, 1995. The Maple Leafs are presently affiliated with two minor league teams, the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, and the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL. The Marlies play from Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. Prior to its move to Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2005, the team was located in

title: 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 72nd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the regular season. The Leafs needed a win against Chicago to clinch a post season birth, but a Troy Murray overtime goal ended the season for Toronto. The Maple Leafs finished the regular season

title: 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: were lost to various franchises in the Expansion Draft." The Maple Leafs were involved in the following transactions during the 1967–68 season. 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game. It was played at Maple Leaf Gardens on January 16, 1968. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated an all-star team by a score of 4–3. The Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time since 1958 with a record of 33–31–10 for 76 points for a fifth place in the

title: 1995–96 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: went an impressive 9-6-2 and clinched a playoff spot on the final day of their regular season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft held at the Edmonton Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1995-96 season. The Maple Leafs played their last playoff series at Maple Leaf Gardens. 1995–96 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1995–96 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 79th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Leafs headed into the 1995-96 NHL regular season with high hopes considering the fact that the club reached

title: 1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: January 10 in a game against the New York Islanders. During the streak, Olczyk had 11 goals and 17 assists. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1989-90 season. 1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 73rd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs had their first non-losing season since the 1978–79 NHL season. Gary Leeman became the second member of the Maple Leafs to score 50 goals in one season. Newly acquired defenceman Rob Ramage, is named team captain. Ramage assumes a role that has

title: 1993–94 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Blackhawks the Leafs would go on to play the eighth seed San Jose Sharks in the conference semi finals. With the win in game seven against San Jose Toronto would go on to play the Vancouver Canucks, whom would end their playoff run. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1993-94 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1993 NHL Entry Draft held at the Quebec Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec. 1993–94 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1993–94 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Leafs finish in second place in the Central Division with a record

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: players who were key contributors to the Leafs' late-season run had been drafted by him before Ferguson's arrival, while Ferguson's signings (Jason Allison, Belfour, Alexander Khavanov, and Eric Lindros) had suffered season-ending injuries. Paul Maurice, who had previously coached the inaugural season of the Maple Leafs' Toronto Marlies farm team, was named as Quinn's replacement. On June 30, 2006, the Leafs bought out fan-favourite Tie Domi's contract. The team also decided against picking up the option year on goaltender Ed Belfour's contract; he became a free agent. However, despite the coaching change, as well as a shuffle in the roster,

title: 1933–34 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Cude faced an average of 35.2 shots per game, while Hainsworth faced 23.8 shots per game. ;Scoring The Maple Leafs met the Detroit Red Wings in the second round in a best of five series and lost 3–2. 1933–34 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1933–34 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 17th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Toronto would face Detroit WilRed Wings and goalie Wilf Cude in series A of the Playoffs. Game #1 Detroit 2 Toronto 1, #2 Detroit 6 Toronto 3, #3 Toronto 3 Detroit 1, #4Toronto 5 Detroit 1, #5 Detroit 1 Toronto 0.

title: 2016–17 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2016–17 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2016–17 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 100th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917. The Maple Leafs finished the season with 95 points (a 12 year high) and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 2012–13 season. The off-season was relatively quiet for the Maple Leafs relative to previous seasons. On July 1, the opening day of free agency, Toronto signed forward Matt Martin to a four-year, $10 million contract, then brought back defenceman Roman Polak on a one-year deal the following day.

title: 1959–60 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1959–60 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1959–60 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in second place in the National Hockey League (NHL) with a record of 35 wins, 26 losses, and 9 ties for 79 points. They defeated the Detroit Red Wings in six games in the Semi-finals before being swept by their arch-rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, in the Stanley Cup Finals. Montreal swept the Chicago Black Hawks in four games to reach the Final. In the other semi-final, Toronto defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two. Montreal swept the Maple Leafs, outscoring them 15–5,

title: 2015–16 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: see off-season for try outs. Below are the Toronto Maple Leafs' selections at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 26–27, 2015 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. 2015–16 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2015–16 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 99th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917. The season officially began its regular games on October 7, 2015, with a 3–1 loss against the Montreal Canadiens. Despite stretches of strong play, with the Maple Leafs at one point being within a few points of a playoff spot, they broke

text: with Howley back as manager. The following year, the National Hockey League team, the Toronto St. Patricks, changed its own nickname to Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs struggled through the 1930s, both on and off the field. In 1931, ownership of Maple Leaf Stadium passed to the Toronto Harbour Commission after the club was unable to pay taxes and other debts. Shortly after, club president Solman died, with George Oakley succeeding him in May 1931. At the same time, J. P. Bickell joined the team's board of directors. The 1932 Maple Leafs lost 113 games and only attracted 50,000 fans

title: 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. First, the club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Secondly, the club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre. Toronto qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs and made it to the Eastern Conference Finals before losing to the Buffalo Sabres. The Toronto Maple Leafs moved from the Central Division of the Western Conference to the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The 1998–99 season was a tremendous

title: 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: the 1998 NHL Entry Draft held at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. First, the club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Secondly, the club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre. Toronto qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs and made it to the Eastern Conference Finals before losing to the Buffalo Sabres. The Toronto Maple Leafs moved from the Central Division of the Western

title: 1938–39 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1938–39 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1938–39 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 22nd season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs again advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs finished in third place in the regular season, which matched them up against the New York Americans in the first round, best of three series. After sweeping the Americans in 2 games, the Leafs played the Detroit Red Wings in the next round in another best of three series, which they won 2–1. In the finals, they played the

title: 2007–08 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2007–08 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2007–08 Toronto Maple Leafs season began October 4, 2007. It is the 91st season of the franchise, 81st season as the Maple Leafs. In an effort to return to the playoffs in 2007–08, the Leafs made two significant moves during the off-season. The first was to acquire goaltender Vesa Toskala, along with Mark Bell from the San Jose Sharks for three draft picks. Toronto also signed free agent Jason Blake to a five-year, $20 million contract. Blake topped the 40-goal mark for the first time in 2006–07. With the Leafs struggling in the Northeast

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: the highest paid NHL coach in history. Earning 105 points during the 2017–18 season, Babcock recorded the most points of any Maple Leafs' coach in a single season. Punch Imlach coached the most regular season games of any Leafs' head coach with 770 games, and has the most all-time points with the Maple Leafs, with 865. He is followed by Pat Quinn, who coached 574 games, with 678 points all-time with the Maple Leafs. Both Mike Rodden and Dick Duff, have the fewest points with the Maple Leafs, with 0. Both were interim coaches who coached only two games each

title: 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: The Leafs did not qualify for the playoffs again until the 2012–13 season. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2003–04 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the club's 87th season of existence and 77th as the Maple Leafs, saw the team finish in second place in the Northeast Division with a record of 45 wins, 24 losses, 10 ties and three overtime losses for 103 points. It was the highest

title: 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Hockey game unless it was held in Edmonton, a statement that was realized with the 2003 Heritage Classic three years later. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1999–2000 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1999 NHL Entry Draft held at the FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts. 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the team finish in first place for the first time since the 1962–63 season. It was also the Maple Leafs' first 100-point season, as well as long-time NHLer Wendel Clark's last season in the NHL. The Maple

title: 2008–09 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: the team placed Mark Bell on waivers. Toronto's picks at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa. 2008–09 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2008–09 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 92nd, and their 82nd as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs did not qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The Leafs faced an off-season challenge to hire a general manager. Brian Burke was a favourite for the position held by Interim General Manager Cliff Fletcher, but Burke decided to stay with the Anaheim Ducks. He was not given permission to talk to the Leafs about their vacancy

title: 2008–09 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2008–09 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2008–09 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 92nd, and their 82nd as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs did not qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The Leafs faced an off-season challenge to hire a general manager. Brian Burke was a favourite for the position held by Interim General Manager Cliff Fletcher, but Burke decided to stay with the Anaheim Ducks. He was not given permission to talk to the Leafs about their vacancy by Ducks owner Henry Samueli. Burke had one more year left on his contract as the general

title: 1945–46 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1945–46 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1945–46 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 29th season of play of the Toronto NHL franchise. Although the club was the defending Stanley Cup champion, the team's play declined and the club finished in fifth, missing the playoffs. Cup hero goaltender Frank McCool held out. The Maple Leafs decided to play the tandem of Baz Bastien and Gordie Bell. Without Frank McCool, the team only won three of the first thirteen games, and the Leafs and McCool came to terms. The club continued to struggle and only won eight of the first 28 games.

title: 1961–62 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1961–62 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1961–62 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Leafs finish in second place in the National Hockey League (NHL) with a record of 37 wins, 22 losses, and 11 ties for 85 points. They ousted the New York Rangers in six games in the Semi-finals before defeating the defending champion Chicago Black Hawks, also in six games, to win their first Stanley Cup championship since 1951. It would be the first of three straight Stanley Cup titles for the team, and four overall during the decade of the 1960s. The Toronto Maple Leafs won the

title: History of the Toronto Maple Leafs

text: chosen in honour of the Maple Leaf Regiment from World War I. Another story says that Smythe named the team after a team he'd once scouted, called the East Toronto Maple Leafs. Smythe's name was initially kept in the background, even though he was the largest shareholder. When the newly renamed Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club Ltd. promoted a public share offering to raise capital, it only disclosed that "one of the most prominent hockey coaches in Toronto" would be taking over management of the club. That prominent coach turned out to be Smythe, who installed himself as general manager.

title: Toronto Maple Leafs in popular culture

text: Toronto Maple Leafs in popular culture The National Hockey League (NHL)'s Toronto Maple Leafs has been the point of subject for a number of media in Canadian popular culture, including artworks, books, novels, and songs. References to the Toronto Maple Leafs have been made typically in association with the city of Toronto, such as the case in the beginning of the 2010 spy film "Fair Game". During the scene, CIA agent Valerie Plame was being questioned by a suspicious weapons trafficker. He asks her if she is an American, and after responding that she is Canadian, he asks her about

title: 2008–09 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: general manager. The Maple Leafs were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs on March 31, 2009, with six games remaining in the season. The Maple Leafs finished the season with 286 goals allowed (excluding seven shootout goals), the most out of all 30 teams. The Maple Leafs also struggled on the penalty kill, finishing 30th overall in penalty-kill percentage, at 74.68%. The Toronto Maple Leafs failed to qualify for the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Maple Leafs. Stats reflect time with Maple Leafs only. Traded mid-season. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. On October 6,

title: 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 63rd season of the franchise, 53rd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence on the team. The McDonald trade sent the Leafs into a downward spiral. They finished five games under .500 and only made the playoffs due to the presence of the Quebec Nordiques, a refugee from the WHA, in the Adams Division. The 1979-80 season marked the dismantling of

title: 2017–18 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 2017–18 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2017–18 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 101st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917. The Maple Leafs set a new franchise record in wins when they earned their 46th win of the season on March 28, 2018, and as well set a new franchise record for wins at home. The following day, the Leafs officially clinched a playoff spot for a second consecutive season. The Leafs made it to the playoffs last season, and were bumped out in the first series. Their season ended in the

title: 2017–18 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: an additional two picks through various trades. Draft notes: 2017–18 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2017–18 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 101st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917. The Maple Leafs set a new franchise record in wins when they earned their 46th win of the season on March 28, 2018, and as well set a new franchise record for wins at home. The following day, the Leafs officially clinched a playoff spot for a second consecutive season. The Leafs made it to the playoffs last season, and were bumped out

title: 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 80th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs entered the 1996–97 NHL season with the hopes of making the post-season for the fifth consecutive year. Mike Murphy was hired prior to the season as the head coach replacing interim coach Nick Beverley. The team played mediocre for most of the season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1992. This season, would be Cliff Fletcher's last as General Manager of the Maple Leafs. In one of his final moves, Fletcher (in February)

title: 2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: season, with just two. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2000–01 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft held at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. 2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2000–01 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 84th season of existence and their 74th season as the Maple Leafs. The team finished third in the Northeast Division with a 37–29–11–5 record (90 points). In the 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs, they swept their rivals, the first-place Ottawa Senators, four games to none in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals before falling

title: 1941–42 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1941–42 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1941–42 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the club's 25th season in the NHL. The Maple Leafs came off a very solid season in 1940–41, finishing with their second highest point total in club history, as they had a 28–14–6 record, earning 62 points, which was two fewer than the 1934–35 team accumulated; however, they lost to the Boston Bruins in the semifinals, extending their Stanley Cup drought to nine seasons. That drought was broken, however, when the Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings in the 1942 Stanley Cup Finals, coming back from a

title: 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 7 was the best NHL game of his career. "Los Angeles wins best-of-seven series 4–3." The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1992-93 season. 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 76th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The 1992-93 season was a triumph for the Maple Leafs. It saw them set franchise records in wins (44) and points (99). The 21-year-old goaltender Felix Potvin played his first full season with the team and was solid, with a 25-15-7 record, a GAA of 2.50, 2 shutouts, and a

title: 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the team finish in first place for the first time since the 1962–63 season. It was also the Maple Leafs' first 100-point season, as well as long-time NHLer Wendel Clark's last season in the NHL. The Maple Leafs had their second consecutive 45-win season and broke the 1992–93 franchise record for most points accumulated in a season. Mats Sundin averaged a point per game, scoring 32 goals and picking up 41 assists for 73 points in 73 games. Jonas Hoglund had a career year, finishing third on the

title: 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 76th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The 1992-93 season was a triumph for the Maple Leafs. It saw them set franchise records in wins (44) and points (99). The 21-year-old goaltender Felix Potvin played his first full season with the team and was solid, with a 25-15-7 record, a GAA of 2.50, 2 shutouts, and a .910 SV%. In a season that saw 20 of 24 teams average more than 3 goals scored per game, the Maple Leafs goaltending was one of the best in

title: 1931–32 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Toronto completed the sweep, defeating New York 6–4, and winning their third Stanley Cup in team history, and first since 1922, when they were still named the Toronto St. Pats. The "Kid Line" of Jackson, Conacher, and Primeau combined for 8 goals in the 3 games. 1931–32 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1931–32 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 15th season in the NHL. The Maple Leafs were coming off their best regular season in team history in 1930–31, and the club set team records in wins and points, with 23 and 53 respectively, finishing in second place in the

title: 1950–51 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: Harry Watson, Max Bentley, Joe Klukay, Danny Lewicki, Ray Timgren, Fleming Mackell, Johnny McCormack, Bob Hassard, Conn Smythe (manager), Joe Primeau (coach), Tim Daly (trainer) </div> 1950–51 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1950–51 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup was famous for Bill Barilko scoring the winning goal. Every game went into overtime in this series. Bill Barilko scored the Cup-winning goal, his last goal in the NHL as he would die in a plane crash during the summer. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens "Toronto wins best-of-seven series four games to one." Turk

title: 1950–51 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1950–51 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1950–51 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup was famous for Bill Barilko scoring the winning goal. Every game went into overtime in this series. Bill Barilko scored the Cup-winning goal, his last goal in the NHL as he would die in a plane crash during the summer. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens "Toronto wins best-of-seven series four games to one." Turk Broda, Al Rollins, Jimmy Thomson, Gus Mortson, Bill Barilko, Bill Juzda, Fern Flaman, Hugh Bolton, Ted Kennedy (captain), Sid Smith, Tod Sloan, Cal Gardner, Howie Meeker,

title: 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: for defrauding Maple Leaf Gardens of $249,000. On October 13, just after the start of the season, Smythe died of complications from a bleeding ulcer. The Leaf's home opener, scheduled for that night was postponed, only the second postponement in Maple Leaf Gardens history. The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1971-72 season. Toronto's draft picks at the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 55th season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). It

title: 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 55th season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens. The Maple Leafs finished fourth, and qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. In June, team president Stafford Smythe and vice-president Harold Ballard were arrested for theft and fraud involving funds of Maple Leaf Gardens. They were charged jointly on the theft of $146,000 of funds and securities and Smythe was further charged

title: History of the Toronto Maple Leafs

text: a decline in their sponsored junior system (including the Toronto St. Michael's Majors and the Toronto Marlboros). The junior system was managed by Frank J. Selke until his departure to the Canadiens in 1946. In his absence, the quality of players it produced declined. Many who were called up to the Leafs in the early 1950s were found to be seriously lacking in ability. It was only later in the decade that the Leafs' feeder clubs produced prospects that helped them become competitive again. After a two-year drought from the playoffs, the Maple Leafs clinched a berth after the 1958–59

title: History of the Toronto Maple Leafs

text: Maple Leafs do not claim the Blue Shirts' history as their own, as the NHL was formed to remove Livingstone from the NHA and that franchise was folded. As such, pre-NHL Toronto could not be part of Maple Leafs history. They do, however, claim the history of the "temporary" Toronto franchise of 1917–18. The Toronto NHA franchise did not have an official name during the NHL's inaugural season in 1917–18, but was still unofficially called "the Blueshirts" and "the Torontos" by the newspapers of the day, as well as by some fans. Although the roster was composed mainly of former

title: Toronto Maple Leafs

text: the latter as part of the franchise's centennial celebration. For the 2018 season, the Leafs also wore a Toronto Arenas-inspired throwback design. In addition, the Leafs participated in two outdoor games as part of the NHL's own centennial celebration. In the NHL Centennial Classic against the Red Wings, the Leafs wore blue sweaters with bold white stripes across the chest and arms. For the 2018 NHL Stadium Series, the Leafs wore white uniforms with two blue stripes across the chest and arms, and in an unusual move, paired this uniform with white pants. The Maple Leafs' mascot is Carlton the

title: History of the Toronto Maple Leafs

text: a syndicate that bought the St. Pats. Smythe himself invested $10,000 of his own money and his group contributed $75,000 up front and a further $75,000 due 30 days later, with Bickell retaining his $40,000 share in the team. After taking control on Valentine's Day 1927, Smythe immediately renamed the team the Maple Leafs. (The Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team had won the International League championship a few months earlier and had been using that name for 30 years.) There have been numerous reasons cited for Smythe's decision to rename the team. The Maple Leafs say that the name was

title: 1991–92 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: The Maple Leafs were still in the playoff race with the Minnesota North Stars by mid March, but a 3-5-0 finish to the season ended any postseason hopes. Despite finishing with fewer wins than Toronto, The North Stars clinched the final playoff spot over the Leafs costing head coach Tom Watt his job. During the regular season, the Maple Leafs tied the Montreal Canadiens for the fewest short-handed goals allowed, with just 5. Several months after the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Cliff Fletcher to be their new general manager, Fletcher made a blockbuster trade with Calgary (where he had previously

title: 1991–92 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average" The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1991-92 season. 1991–92 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1991–92 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 75th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Forward Wendel Clark is named team captain, following the departure of defenceman Rob Ramage to the Minnesota North Stars. After starting the season with a 2-1 record, a loss to the Washington Capitals on October 9 began what would become a seven-game losing streak. As the losses piled up, two intrepid Leafs fans from Wilfrid Laurier University went

title: 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season

text: last in power-play goals scored (56), power-play opportunities (334), power-play percentage (16.77%) and penalty-killing percentage (72.70%). "Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points" "Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points" "Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against" The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 1988-89 season. 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 72nd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The 1988-89 Leafs