Sat, Nov 26, 2016
As coach Mike Babcock's career has progressed, he's acquired a greater appreciation for how the mind drives the body. After a disastrous 7-0 loss to the LA Kings, Babcock accentuates hard work and mental toughness - the very qualities that helped goaltender Frederik Andersen recover from an early season slump.
Sun, Dec 11, 2016
After their most complete game of the season against the Washington Capitals, the Maple Leafs embark on a western Canadian road trip. Preparing to face Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, Tyler Bozak, the longest-serving member of the roster, contemplates how adversity and the birth of his son have made him a more complete player.
Fri, Jan 13, 2017
It's New Years Eve, and after greeting alumni in the Leafs locker room, President Brendan Shanahan must don a Red Wings jersey and lace up against them. As Shanahan states, any battle between two Original Six rivals is a chance to rekindle old passions. But it's even more true when, the next day, Toronto and Detroit do battle outdoors in the Centennial Classic.
Thu, Feb 9, 2017
Riding a hot streak on the road, the Maple Leafs return to Toronto for a four game homestand. When Morgan Rielly goes down to injury in the first game, Jake Gardiner needs to step into the #1 position. The Minnetonka, Minnesota native has come a long way since arriving in 2011, evolving into a more confident defensive force under coach Mike Babcock. Can Gardiner and the defence corps rise to the challenge of Rielly's absence?