Jacques Plante, 1959: After getting hit in the face with a puck three minutes into a game, Plante went for repairs and later returned in the same game wearing a mask, becoming the first NHL Goalie to do so7yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
[Nick Foligno Twitter] Hard to say goodbye to my 3 biggest cheerleaders!! They know Dad’s got a job to do for the @MapleLeafs! 🍁Can’t wait to get to work with my new teammates! 💪 See you soon #leafnation!! Hard to drop the Red but PUMPED to don the Blue and White!!!! Quarantine here I come! 😩.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Mats Sundin: I would't trade the core of the Toronto Maple Leafs for any other core around the league. They're going to have chances to win a championship... I'm very, very optimistic about what management of the Leafs has done to build this young core of great players... It's coming.2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Rodion Amirov Instagram] My parents and I would like to thank each of you for all your support and kind words💪🏻🙏🏻 Since yesterday I have received thousands of messages from all over the world. Times are very challenging but God will help me to overcome all the obstacles and win💚💙2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
The Matthews family rooting on Auston and the boys prior to last night's game3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
That time Taylor Hall chirped Glenn Anderson after Anderson bragged about his time with the 80s Oilers5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/hockey
Three years ago today, Kyle Dubas was named General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 17th GM in team history3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs Twitter] Well deserved 👏. Timothy Liljegren with the game puck after scoring his 1st NHL goal2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Gerry Dee shares a great anecdote about a young Zach Hyman and his relentless work ethic (full story in comments)3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Sportsnet Stats] Auston Matthews finishes with the highest goals per game by a #Leafs player in 75 seasons.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] Wayne Simmonds on captain John Tavares opening his availability by speaking about the racial incidents in hockey last week and how initiatives within the #Leafs organization make him feel the most comfortable he has ever been. (Quote attached)2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Toronto Maple Leafs] What a night! Erik Kallgren holding the game puck after his 1st NHL win2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Jack Campbell and his GF dressed up as Red Lobster Linguine for the Leafs' Halloween party2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Happy 30th Birthday to Jack Campbell! Dude deserves all the stick taps in the world. So put on some tunes, maybe grab a ginger ale (we’ll see) and let’s toast this absolute beautician. Cheers, Soupy! We super appreciate you!2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Taylor Hall discussing the hit he took from Radko Gudas early in the 2nd period last tonight (via Dan Rosen)6yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/hockey
[Maple Leafs Twitter] Frame it, @agotoronto. Overhead shot of Jason Spezza scoring his 3rd goal of the night to complete the hatty. Vintage.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs Twitter] Yeah baby yeah! Mike Myers celebrating with the Toronto faithful after a St. Pats goal last night5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Dan Milstein-Hockey] Toronto’s favorite Ilya Souperman Mikheyev is filming material for an undisclosed major soup company which would also feature his mom Natalia. Let’s all help Ilya bring soup to Canada and enjoy a bowl this weekend. Formal announcement is coming soon! #tmltalk #WeAreGoldStar!4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
On this week three years ago, William Nylander signed his 6 year, $45M deal with the Leafs. The contract was filed just 5 minutes before the deadline & a few hours before the Leafs took on the Wild on HNIC. The Leafs won that game & Nylander’s contract is now one of the best in the league2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Mike Commito] On this day in 1994, Doug Gilmour became the first Maple Leafs player to record back-to-back 100-point seasons. He finished with 111 points that year and recorded 127 points the year prior.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs Instagram] Overhead shot of William Nylander's OT winner last night against the Flames3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] William Nylander has two sticks on the bench for warmup. One says ‘Nylander’. the other says ‘Willy Styles’.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Kasimir Kaskisuo with a heartfelt post on Instagram following his 1st career NHL start last night4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Wayne Simmonds speaks on Andrei Deniskin’s vile, racist gesture (saying Deniskin should be banned for life), while also contemplating whether or not he wants his own kids playing hockey because of the racism attached to the sport2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Toronto Maple Leafs] Smiling Soupy - Jack Campbell after being named 1st Star of the Game following a strong 35 save performance4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[A Kid Helping Kids - SickKids] Zach Hyman paid a special visit to SickKids last week, donating $100,000 from his annual Zach Hyman Celebrity Classic. To date, Zach’s charity has raised $200,000 for SickKids.4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
William Nylander meeting Ilya Lyubushkin for the first time. 2022 [Colourized]2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
John Tavares' celly after scoring on a breakaway to put the Leafs up 2-0 in game 24yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Special edition @CCMHockey skate Auston Matthews will debut tonight. Only player to wear these. Great graphics. Toronto skyline, some personal intel in small print. Matching stick likely to follow.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Frederik Andersen saluting the hometown faithful after being named 1st Star of the Game on Thursday night4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Kasperi Kapanen IG] It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to play for the Leafs. I will forever be grateful for the experience and for my teammates. That being said I could not be more excited and ready to be a Penguin again. I can't wait to go back to where it all began...3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Chameleon Sports - PadSkinz] Jack Campbell's pads after learning the NHL suspended its season4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Matthews embracing JT after the Leafs defeated the Canucks last night. The boys are having fun again4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Michael Bunting Twitter] Proud to be part of this campaign to help Scarborough Health Network Foundation raise $100M for our Scarborough hospitals. Scarborough is one of Canada’s most diverse communities & its community members deserve access to exceptional & inclusive health care #LoveScarborough2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Doug Gilmour handing out some fashion tips for the boys with the new dress code in effect4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs Twitter] Silky mitts Spezzalist 🧤 Overhead shot of Jason Spezza’s shootout winner against Connor Hellebuyck in Toronto’s 2-1 victory over Winnipeg on Friday night3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Mark Blinch] Great shot of Jack Campbell's two-pad stack save against Matthew Tkachuk on Saturday night3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs Twitter] That's a lot of magic 🪄 #LeafsForever. Mitch Marner recorded his 400th career point in tonight’s game against Seattle.2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Corwin] William Nylander out here looking like some guy who wants him traded4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs IG] Enter Sandman. Rasmus Sandin fired up after scoring his 1st career Stanley Cup playoff goal3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Toronto Maple Leafs] Ingrained in our history and forever in our hearts. The Buds will be wearing this patch on their jerseys to commemorate the life and legacy of George Armstrong3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Shilton] Keefe on Rielly's delay of game penalty vs. no-call on Killorn: [They said Rielly] needs to find a way to not go into the net; well I think you need to find a way to not go into the goalie. It probably makes a lot of sense to protect the goalie more so than the goal.4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
(Maple Leafs Instagram) One you’ll never forget, Trevor Moore. Congratulations on your 1st NHL goal! #LeafsForever5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Happy 25th Birthday to Souperman Ilya Mikheyev! He's recorded 3 points in his first 4 NHL games, he likes soup, and he doesn't know why you don't eat soup4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Auston Matthews with the stoic celly following his unforgettable 21st goal of the season4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Morgan Rielly Instagram] Great to have fans back in the building. You were missed!2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Toronto Maple Leafs Twitter] Okay I Like It, Picasso. Overhead shot of Auston Matthews tucking home his 2nd goal of the game against Seattle en route to his 3rd hat trick of the season. He currently leads the league with 43 goals, 5 more than both Draisaitl and Kreider2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Dan Milstein (Ilya Mikheyev's Agent): The Souperman 65 Ilya Mikheyev is on pace for 82 point season with another stellar performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs with 2 points and +3 BUT still no soup deal for North America? #MakeSoupPopularInCanada! #ShowMeTheMoney! #tmltalk #WeAreGoldStar4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
When your GF dumps you the day before your birthday, but you remember John Tavares is a Toronto Maple Leaf6yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[John Tavares Twitter] Proper attire for the gym today #WeTheNorth #NBAChamps @89SGagner5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Mark Blinch] Sneaky goal. Overhead shot of Auston Matthews scoring his league-leading 16th goal of the season last night against the Sens3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Mark Blinch] Big night for 34. 📸 Overhead shot of Auston Matthews scoring the game-winning goal against the Minnesota Wild, his second marker on the night and league-leading 36th goal of the season.2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Overhead shot of Morgan Rielly scoring the game-winning goal last night against the Sens5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Frederik Andersen Instagram] Had the great honor of having H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik [of Denmark] visit to watch the game last night and experience the home of hockey.5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
John Tavares saluting the Toronto faithful after being named 1st star of the game5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Brendan Shanahan believes Auston Matthews has the potential to not only capture the Selke Trophy eventually, but to also be one of the rare players who leads the league in scoring while also being its best defensive player (quote attached)4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Auston Matthews comments on Mitchy’s latest Instagram post following the Leafs’ thrilling 8-6 win4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Overhead shot of Nazem Kadri after he buries the backhand for his 10th goal of the season5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[OverDrive 1050 Twitter] Will we look back on today as the birth of a new dynasty? Only time will tell. #HayesAndBro5mo ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/OverDrive1050
[Commito] On this day in 1992, the Maple Leafs acquired Doug Gilmour as part of a 10-player blockbuster trade with the Flames #Hockey365 #LeafsForever2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Timashov and Gauthier with the celly after Goat opens the scoring with his 4th of the season - he had 3 goals all of last year4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
When your GF dumps you on Valentine's Day but you remember Auston Matthews is a Toronto Maple Leaf6yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[John Tory] The @MapleLeafs playoff run begins tonight. We’re getting behind our Buds by lighting the Toronto sign in blue for Game 1. Good luck boys! #LeafsForever #StanleyCup5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Mike Babcock speaking very highly of Mitchy today when asked what is the most effective part of Mitch Marner's game?5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] Simmonds on why he and Spezza have worked so well on a line together, especially as of late (quote attached)2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] Sheldon Keefe it's not just that Bunting is benefitting by playing with Matthews and Marner, it's also that Matthews and Marner are benefitting by playing with Bunting. #Leafs (Quote attached)2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
MRW the Leafs lose in the 1st round, but remember that the big 3 are all under 22 and the Marlies are stacked6yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Congratulations everybody on making it to finale night. That's a huge accomplishment in Big Brother!7yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/BigBrother
[Tyson Barrie Instagram] Grama’s my biggest fan and my Gramps has been a Leafs fan for life... Love helping out with the hockey schools, 28th year in attendance!5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
John Tavares celebrates after scoring the OT winner against the Habs in his first 'meeting' in Montreal as a Maple Leaf5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Travis Dermott Instagram] Words can’t describe the pain this business can bring at times. Gonna miss you brother ❤️3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Find someone who looks at you the way John Tavares looks at Mitch Marner, or the way Zach Hyman looks at a loose puck6yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Throwback photo of Brendan Shanahan dressed up as Batman and Steve Yzerman as Robin5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Auston Matthews and John Tavares repping the Maple Leafs at the All-Star game5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Blinch] Back on track. Unreal shot of Auston Matthews burying the GWG by Carey Price as the Leafs defeat the Habs 5-1 to even up the series 1-1.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Mitch Marner's celly after scoring a beautiful penalty shot goal in Game 1 against the Bruins5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs] Tonight’s soup special - Overhead shot of Ilya Mikheyev scoring on Carey Price 33 seconds into the game4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Sheldon Keefe Twitter] Thank you to everyone with @PLKingsCCHL, @OHLHoundPower and @TorontoMarlies for their role in getting us to this point. Leafs Nation, we are honoured and privileged to be a part of @MapleLeafs and I'm excited to get to work back home tomorrow. #LeafsForever4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs] 35 years ago today, @wendelclark17 joined Leafs Nation! What's your favourite Wendel memory?4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] Although he didn't score, Sheldon Keefe really liked John Tavares' game tonight. #Leafs (Quote attached)2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Kyle Dubas discusses Brandon Pridham's importance to the Maple Leafs: We’re just extraordinarily thankful to have him and I couldn’t imagine, it would be really tough to imagine doing the job without him. He’s an indispensable part of the group. (Full quote attached and included in comments)3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] #Leafs line rushes at morning skate vs #Pens. Nov. 20/21. Looks like Campbell is starting tonight.2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs] Game, blouses. Overhead shot of Auston Matthews scoring the OT winner and his league-leading 21st goal of the season on Thursday night in a 4-3 victory against the Jets3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Sportsnet Stats] With his goal in Game 2, Auston Matthews now tops the #Leafs list for career goals per game in the postseason (0.50 GPG)3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] #Leafs experimented with a new-look PP2 that includes a traditional 3F 2D setup instead of 4F 1D. Keefe explains that this is designed to replace the transition team as a power play reaches the dying seconds (full quote attached with some solid insight)2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Mike Pinball Clemons: “We’ve seen the greater community come together. You see if it’s just the black community it’s a protest, but when the greater community joins the black community then it becomes a movement.”4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/toronto
[Toronto Maple Leafs] One you’ll always remember. Congrats Dmytro Timashov on your 1st NHL goal!4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Auston Matthews celebrating with his teammates and a meme-worthy reaction after scoring his 15th goal of the season4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs] Put this in the AGO - Overhead shot of Mitch Marner scoring on a breakaway to put the Leafs ahead 7-64yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
The HouseGuests' reactions when they found out who the true puppet master of this season was7yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/BigBrother
[Shilton] Auston Matthews finished second in Lady Byng voting. William Nylander, Mitch Marner also garnered some votes.3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
(Masters) Frederik Andersen takes a knee in front of a sign that reads, What even is goaltender interference?6yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Alter] #Leafs lines at practice Jan. 14/22. Marner and Engvall are back. Kase, Ritchie and Holl have been placed in COVID protocol2yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Maple Leafs Instagram] All the way 🆙. Overhead shot of William Nylander burying his 5th of the season last night against the Sens3yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
Frederik Andersen makes an incredible save with the knob of his stick against David Krejci with only 3 minutes left in the 3rd period to keep the score at 3-2 for the Leafs5yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
[Masters] Leafs moving into @Raptors dressing room tonight. Sheldon Keefe: That’s kind of cool & unique & we talked about that this morning, there's been lots of winning that's gone on in that room & hopefully we can get some of that to rub off on us.” Here’s Matthews with that Dino Drip4yr ⋅ westdodger ⋅ r/leafs
