Jake McCabe's shot-blocking prowess will be on display tonight. Free Maple Leafs vs. Predators predictions for December 20.

Something strange is happening at Scotiabank Arena: The Toronto Maple Leafs are no longer selling out. Not every night. Not anymore. The Leafs, a team that once sold out every home game for more than a decade, have sold out only six of their first 20 home games this season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have missed out on a rumored trade target, following a late-night trade on Friday ahead of the NHL's roster freeze.

Since the Caps last saw the Leafs in late November, Toronto has heated up, collecting at least a point in seven of its last eight games (5-1-2). Most recently, the Leafs finished a five-game homestand with a flourish, overcoming the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in the homestand finale on Tuesday night.

In 2011-12, former Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke compared the team to an 18-wheeler going off a cliff. After Thursday's 4-0 loss, Ken Campbell asks if it's time to make that comparison again.

The Toronto Maple Leafs would do well to kick the tires on a Russian prospect, who could become the next big NHL import. The post Maple Leafs Should Kick Tires on Overlooked KHL Star appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Pierre LeBrun believes the Maple Leafs are unlikely to afford all improvements they want before the trade deadline.

The Toronto Maple Leafs got skunked by the Washington Capitals last night. The Capitals scored twice early, then largely sat back and played it cool. There was no reason not to; they knew they didn’t have much to worry about.