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Leafs Report

What Would Make Us Believe?

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?

Oct 21, 202616 min read

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When Winning Became Normal

What the Shanahan era actually changed about the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Sep 27, 202616 min read

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This Is Not Your Father’s Maple Leafs

How a New Coach, a Rebuilt Roster and a Different xG Environment Could Transform Toronto in 2026–27

Sep 24, 202614 min read