Alan Downward, Author at The Northside

Why Justin Bieber is good for the Toronto Maple Leafs

January 10, 2020January 14, 2020 Alan Downward 0 Comments Auston Matthews, Drake, Justin Bieber, Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs

Say what you will about Justin Bieber, his presence around the Toronto Maple Leafs has been nothing but positive.

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Maple Leafs fire head coach Mike Babcock, promote Keefe

November 20, 2019January 3, 2020 Alan Downward 0 Comments brendan shanahan, Kyle Dubas, Mike Babcock, NHL, sheldon keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas and President Brendan Shanahan have relieved Mike Babcock of his coaching duties.

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Toronto Maple Leafs seek bounce-back win vs. Capitals

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Alan Downward 0 Comments NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to bounce-back against Washington tonight after suffering a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens Saturday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs take on Habs to finish (another) back-to-back

October 26, 2019October 26, 2019 Alan Downward 0 Comments Auston Matthews, Michael Hutchinson, Mike Babcock, Mitch Marner, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

Showcasing a rivalry that never disappoints, the Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Montreal Canadiens tonight to finish their fourth back-to-back of the season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs look for rebound against Blues

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Alan Downward 0 Comments Frederik Andersen, NHL, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have their sights set on a rebound after a 6-5 loss to the Habs when they take on the defending champ St. Louis Blues tonight.

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Is Rasmus Sandin Ready?

September 18, 2019October 1, 2019 Alan Downward 0 Comments NHL, Rasmus Sandin, Timothy Liljegren, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies

Ramus Sandin dominated on the Toronto Marlies last season, but is he ready to crack the Toronto Maple Leafs roster?

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Jeremy Lin signs with CBA’s Beijing Ducks

August 27, 2019August 28, 2019 Alan Downward 0 Comments Beijing Ducks, Chinese Basketball Association, jeremy Lin, NBA, Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are saying goodbye to Jeremy Lin, who has signed a contract with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association.

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Three most important Maple Leafs for the 2019-20 season

August 22, 2019August 26, 2019 Alan Downward 0 Comments Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyson Barrie

A new season is a clean slate for many Toronto Maple Leafs players. These three Toronto Maple Leafs players are vital to their success and improvement in 2019-20.