Jon Steitzer

Edmonton

Managing Editor at The Leafs Nation

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Maple Leafs need to focus on what worked, not getting revenge

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jon Steitzer

Nothing is ever easy when it comes to the Leafs. For the first time since 2002, the Maple Leafs hold a lead in a second round series. They’ve already matched their best playoff showing in the past twenty years. They scored five goals against the Panthers, when they only had seven goals against the Panthers over four games this season.
Maple Leafs need to focus on what worked, not getting revenge

1 week ago | theleafsnation.com | Jon Steitzer
Let Berube cook, sizing up the Panthers, and Woll watching: Leaflets

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jon Steitzer

The Leafs are onto the second round. While this is was a likely result, it is joyous nevertheless given the history of the Maple Leafs meeting expectations is spotty at best.
Let Berube cook, sizing up the Panthers, and Woll watching: Leaflets

1 week ago | theleafsnation.com | Jon Steitzer
Maple Leafs giving off an unfortunate feeling of déjà vu ahead of Game 6 vs. Senators

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jon Steitzer

I’m going to start off with what seems like a revelation, at least in my mind. The Toronto Maple Leafs have talented players, but they don’t have great players. Or at least they aren’t great yet. As we sit here watching the Leafs fail to close out the Senators for the second game in a row, there is a crushing realization that we’ve all seen this movie before.
Maple Leafs giving off an unfortunate feeling of déjà vu ahead of Game 6 vs. Senators

2 weeks ago | theleafsnation.com | Jon Steitzer
Maple Leafs lineup card in need of some tinkering for Game 6

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jon Steitzer

Change for the sake of change gets a bad rap. Don’t scorch the earth because change is needed but a gentle acknowledgement that the status quo is failing can be a helpful wakeup call and potential light some fires under the right asses. When it comes to fires under asses in the Toronto Maple Leafs locker room, Craig Berube better damn well be an arsonist. In the spirit of trying something different, here are a few moves worth considering in advance of Game Six.
Maple Leafs lineup card in need of some tinkering for Game 6

2 weeks ago | theleafsnation.com | Jon Steitzer
Knee Jerk Reaction: Senators force Game 5 with overtime heartbreaker over Maple Leafs

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jon Steitzer

A sweep was a lot to hope for. The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to make it to make it to the second round for the better part of the past couple of decades, so producing their first series sweep since 2001 wasn’t likely. The Senators forcing a Game Five with their 4-3 overtime win also creates a rare scenario for me to be correct with my Leafs in five prediction. Sadly, this isn’t about me and it is more about the Leafs not showing up ready to close tonight.
Senators force Game 5 with overtime heartbreaker over Maple Leafs

2 weeks ago | theleafsnation.com | Jon Steitzer