Oh, to have the optimism and naivete of a three-year-old.

Or a #Toronto #MapleLeafs fan.

https://editorinleaf.com/2023/07/05/toronto-maple-leafs-additions-cup/

@mike as a Minnesota native, I always have a soft spot for the #Wild...but I'm definitely up for making the #MapleLeafs my team! Been to a game last time I visited and loved it!

Only four NHL teams in league history have come back from a three to zero game deficit to win the playoff series.

The 1942 Maple Leafs did so, defeating the Red Wings to win the Cup. This is the only "reverse sweep" to occur in the Stanley Final.

The 1975 NY Islanders dynasty did it in the Quarter-Final round against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The 2010 Philadelphia Flyers came back from 3-0 to eliminate the Boston Bruins in the Semi-Finals.

The 2014 LA Kings usurped the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Final, They beat the Rangers in the final to capture their second Cup in three seasons. They won three game sevens and set a record for most wins facing elimination in a single season... They won seven.

Can the Dallas Stars become only the fourth team to accomplish the feat? I say not but, my prognostication is not great this playoff year. The Lightning and Hurricanes are golfing and the Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Final so, what do I know. I was correct predicting that the Bruins would succumb to the "President’s Trophy Curse" but, not until the second round. It's definitely an off year around the board.

Not that I like it but, Florida will win the Cup. The glass slipper seems to fit and it's definitely been their year, Just ask around Boston and Toronto.

@hockey @bostonbruinsgameday #NHL #NHLPlayoffs #NHLStars #VGK #NHLPanthers #Bob #StanleyCup #ECF #WCF #Habs #MapleLeafs #Flyers #NHLBruins #Pens #LAKings #NYIslanders #GoBolts

The 2024 prediction is how we know #AI isn't true intelligence. We're still safe from #Skynet. #NHL #MapleLeafs

Maybe it’s time for the #MapleLeafs to move to Hamilton or Niagara Falls

Dear #NHL #Hockey gods, please don’t let #Florida or #Texas take the #StanleyCup home. 🙏🏻 (and give a boost to the #MapleLeafs please)

Awesome Toronto! #MapleLeafs

Auston Matthews is not familiar with winning a playoff series - in his interview on CBC, he just said "we know this is only the first of three steps."

#MapleLeafs #Lightning #StanleyCupPlayoffs

Today in 1951, Bill Barilko scores the Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
On Aug. 26, he disappears in Northern Ontario on a fishing trip.
His body is found on June 6, 1962. The Leafs won their first Cup since 1951 two months earlier.

#Canada #Toronto #MapleLeafs #NHL #NHLHistory #Hockey #HockeyHistory #Canadian

https://canadaehx.com/2019/07/17/who-was-bill-barilko/

There’s something familiar and comforting about watching the #MapleLeafs immediately going down 1-0 in a playoff game 😝.

@canadaehx ⬆️

It was a good day for Canadian professional sports, the #Totonto #MapleLeafs 🏒 🥅 in particular, and child victims of sexual abuse as well when #HaroldBallard died! 🇨🇦

Today in 1990, Harold Ballard died.
As part-owner (1961-1972) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he won the Stanley Cup four times.
His time as owner of the Leafs (1972-1990) were a low point for the team.
He owned the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1978-1988, winning the Grey Cup once.

#NHL #CFL #MapleLeafs #Hockey #HockeyHistory #NHLHistory #Toronto #Canada #Canadian #History #Histodon #Histodons

Today in 1927, Bill Barilko was born. In his career from 1945-1951, he won four Stanley Cups with the Maple Leafs, scoring the Cup-winning goal in 1951.
In 1951, he went missing on a fishing trip. His body was found in 1962.

#NHL #NHLHistory #Hockey #HockeyHistory #Canada #Canadian #MapleLeafs

https://canadaehx.com/2019/07/17/who-was-bill-barilko/

Today in 1902, King Clancy was born. He played in the NHL from 1921-1937 with the Ottawa Senators & Toronto Maple Leafs. In his career, he won 3 Stanley Cups.
After he retired, he became a referee & then worked for the Maple Leafs until his death in 1986.

#NHL #NHLHistory #Hockey #HOckeyHistory #MapleLeafs #Toronto #Ottawa #Senators

https://canadaehx.com/2021/01/30/king-clancy/

Today is #ShowerWithAFriendDay

Leafs legend King Clancy is doused in the showers on May 2, 1967 after the Maple Leafs won their 13th Stanley Cup. Joining him in the shower were Ron Ellis * Johnny Bower.

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#Hockey #HockeyHistory #Canadian #Canada #MapleLeafs #Toronto #YYZ #NHL #NHLHistory

Top headlines for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

#Blackhawks Patrick Kane Linked to 3 New Teams by NHL Insider
https://thehockeywriters.com/blackhawks-patrick-kane-linked-3-new-teams/

#Bruins & #Canucks Still Emerging as Potential Trade Partners
https://thehockeywriters.com/bruins-canucks-2023-trade-partners/

#NHL Rumors: Canucks, #MapleLeafs, #Kings, #Flames
https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-february-1-2023/

#Oilers & #Capitals Can Produce Beneficial Trade Deadline Swap
https://thehockeywriters.com/oilers-capitals-can-produce-beneficial-2023-trade-deadline-swap/

Joseph Woll Could Be Key to Maple Leafs’ Future
https://thehockeywriters.com/joseph-woll-key-maple-leafs-future/

All the rest:
https://thehockeywriters.com/hockey-headlines/

#Hockey

Top headlines for Friday, Jan. 28, 2023

4 #MapleLeafs Trade Targets From Canucks-Blackhawks Game
https://thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-trade-target-canucks-blackhawks-january-24-2023/?src=masthead

#Blackhawks & #Rangers Could Make 2023 Deadline Blockbuster
https://thehockeywriters.com/blackhawks-rangers-2023-trade-deadline-blockbuster/?src=masthead

#NHL Rumors: #Flames, #Canucks, #Avalanche, #Devils
https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-january-27-2023/?src=masthead

#Penguins GM Expected to Make Multiple Trades Prior to Deadline
https://thehockeywriters.com/penguins-gm-expected-to-make-multiple-trades-prior-to-deadline/?src=masthead

Canucks News & Rumors: Kuzmenko, Horvat & Boeser
https://thehockeywriters.com/canucks-news-rumors-kuzmenko-horvat-boeser/?src=masthead

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#Hockey

Watched the Harold Ballard documentary last night. It was quite good

Ballard didn't win any championships when he owned the Toronto Maple Leafs but his Hamilton Tiger Cats did. As owner from 1979-1989, his team made the Grey Cup five times, winning once in 1986.

#Sports #SportsHistory #MapleLeafs #Canada #Hamilton #Toronto #CFL #Football #GreyCup #Histodon #Histodons

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Top headlines for Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023

#NHL Rumors: #Canucks, #Oilers, #MapleLeafs, #Canadiens
https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-january-22-2023/?src=masthead

Gretzky’s Prediction for Oilers’ Goaltenders Are Taking Shape
https://thehockeywriters.com/gretzky-prediction-oilers-goaltenders-taking-shape/?src=masthead

#RedWings & #Coyotes May Make 2023 Trade Deadline Blockbuster
https://thehockeywriters.com/red-wings-coyotes-2023-trade-deadline-blockbuster/?src=masthead

Maple Leafs Haven’t Proven They’re Any Different Yet
https://thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-not-any-different-yet-01-2023/?src=masthead

#Bruins Have 3 Internal Options to Replace Nosek
https://thehockeywriters.com/bruins-internal-options-replace-tomas-nosek/?src=masthead

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#Hockey

Toronto Maple Leafs at Montréal Canadiens

TOR: 2
MTL: 3

Final

#TOR #MapleLeafs #MTL #Canadiens