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Follow Me on TwitterSteve Minakakis is a Toronto Maple Leafs correspondent for OurHometown.ca. Steve's passion for hockey, especially the Maple Leafs, brings the hockey world alive with his unique style of writing. He is the creator and editor of TMLhockey.com. If you have any questions or wish to contact Steve, you can email him at sminakakis@ourhometown.ca

Leafs Collapse After Strong First Period Against Islanders
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Leafs Collapse After Strong First Period Against Islanders

Jan. 25, 2013: Another late surge by the Toronto Maple Leafs isn't nearly enough to get back into a game where they gave up five unanswered goals after jumping to an early 3-1 lead. The Leafs would ultimately lose the game by a score of 7-4. A reoccurring theme for the Maple Leafs over the last several seasons is the inability to play a 60 minute game. FULL STORY

Brian Burke Fired, Dave Nonis Takes Over
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Brian Burke Fired, Dave Nonis Takes Over

Jan. 9, 2013: The Toronto Maple Leafs have relieved Brian Burke of his job and replaced him with his Dave Nonis, one of Toronto's assistant General Managers. The news came as a shock today when the decision was made, and was followed up by a press conference from Toronto at 1:45pm this afternoon. Burke has been appointed a new role for the Maple Leafs as a senior advisor. FULL STORY

EA Sports NHL 13 - Some thoughts on the Demo
EA Sports NHL 13 - Some thoughts on the Demo

Aug. 22, 2012: Finally I've mustered enough desire to fight off the laziness that has kept me from writing an article over the last few months. This is because EA Sports has released the Demo for NHL 13 today. The game will be available on September 11th, 2012. FULL STORY

Kings end Stanley Cup drought but Blues and Leafs continue theirs
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Kings end Stanley Cup drought but Blues and Leafs continue theirs

Jun. 13, 2012: The Los Angeles Kings have won the Stanley Cup for the first time in their history. The St. Louis Blues, who also entered the league in 1967 alongside the Kings, have never won a Stanley Cup. Now, looking towards a team that is also in the fourth decade of their Stanley Cup drought, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since their last Cup victory in 1967, the Leafs have never made it to the finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs. FULL STORY

Roberto Luongo in a Leafs uniform
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Roberto Luongo in a Leafs uniform

May. 30, 2012: Following a season where the Leafs found themselves free falling from a playoff spot to a top five draft pick, largely due to inconsistent play in the defensive zone and sub-par goaltending, many fans and members of the media are looking for change. One name that has been rumoured to be on the move this off-season is Vancouver Canucks goalie, Roberto Luongo. FULL STORY

After four games of the first round in the West
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After four games of the first round in the West

Apr. 21, 2012: So, we've made it to the halfway point of the first round of the playoffs, and it has been rather eventful when compared to previous years. Who would've thought that two former Stanley Cup champions and one runner up, all within the last five years, would be on the brink of a first round elimination? FULL STORY

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Maple Leafs aren't nearly as bad as their record suggests

Mar. 19, 2012: Quite possibly one of the worst collapses in recent memory is that of the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Two months ago the Leafs were in a respectable playoff position with hopes of playing in the post-season for the first time in almost a decade. However, a monumental collapse in February, that has continued into March as well, has left the Leafs stranded far from a playoff spot as they currently sit seventh last in the entire league. FULL STORY

Bruins beat Leafs 5-4, Leafs playoff hopes fade
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Bruins beat Leafs 5-4, Leafs playoff hopes fade

Mar. 7, 2012: The Toronto Maple Leafs were host to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night in search of a win to revive their playoff aspirations, but things didn't go their way. As has been the tradition in the past, the Bruins dominated the majority of the game, especially the second period. The Leafs would lose the game by a score of 5-4. FULL STORY

Leafs Fire Coach Ron Wilson, Hire Randy Carlyle
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Leafs Fire Coach Ron Wilson, Hire Randy Carlyle

Mar. 2, 2012: The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Ron Wilson, following a dreadful month of February. Not surprisingly, Wilson was replaced by former Anaheim Ducks bench boss, Randy Caryle.GM Brian Burke hopes the move can save the Leafs dwindling playoff hopes. FULL STORY

Leafs win 3-1 over Devils... Wait, no they lose 4-3 courtesy of Jonas Gustavsson
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Leafs win 3-1 over Devils... Wait, no they lose 4-3 courtesy of Jonas Gustavsson

Feb. 22, 2012: The Toronto Maple Leafs played 60 hard minutes in Toronto tonight. It has been a while since I have seen the team put in a complete effort like this. They are on the wrong side of a losing skid and barely in a playoff spot, mostly due to the Washington Capitals struggling just as much as Toronto. FULL STORY


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