THE LEAD STORY Eleven games into the season, are there reasons for cautious optimism in Toronto? But after years of disappointment, what would it take for a longtime Maple Leafs fan to believe this season could truly be different?
The PWHL is expanding. Women’s hockey is growing. And the impact may reach well beyond the rink.
What the Shanahan era actually changed about the Toronto Maple Leafs.
A closer look at opportunity, preparation and what an exceptional rookie season could become.
The scoreboard tells you what happened.
We want to understand why — and what may happen next.
We follow the evidence, challenge assumptions and separate sustainable performance from short-term results. The numbers don’t replace what we see on the ice. They help us see the game more clearly.
Our approachA Maple Leafs fan, a collector and a hockey geek with roots in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Toronto provides part of the perspective. The NHL is the beat.
Read Brian’s storySame game. Different city.
Experience NHL cities and arenas firsthand, with a look at what to know before you go. Explore the trade-offs that make every hockey trip different.
Hit the road EVERY NHL CITY / ONE JOURNEY
