Stan Smith

I became a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs watching their run to the cup in 1967. Little did I know it might be the only Stanley Cup I watched them win. I am not a professional writer. I backdoored my way into this by writing comments on different hockey blogs. I wrote one article for an old blog called “Hope in the Smoke.” It stopped publishing right after that. I hope it was a coincidence. I became online friends with The Old Prof. He invited me to share my views and opinions with him, and he was generous enough to share those views with others. So here I am. I hope to offer readers specific insight into game action and reasoned opinions about players and the team. I typically tape every Maple Leafs game and watch it several times, taking notes on what I see. While I trust the eye text, I also enjoy analytics. As I review what has happened on the ice, I hope to provide readers with well-researched insights into game action. My other love is bowling. I was lucky enough to win two PBA Senior Regional Titles in 2005 and 2006.

Stories By Stan Smith

NHL News
/ 1 year ago

The Good, Bad & Ugly: Maple Leafs Shut Out Golden Knights 3-0

Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–0. What were the good, bad, and ugly aspects of...

By Stan Smith
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 year ago

Maple Leafs Pipeline Report: Marlies OT Split and a Shootout Loss

In this Toronto Marlies report, overtime was a key part of the team's games. The Marlies lost two in overtime and...

By Stan Smith
Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 year ago

Good, Bad, & Ugly in Maple Leafs 4-3 OT Win Over Oilers

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Edmonton Oilers in OT 4–3. What were the good, bad, and ugly aspects...

By Stan Smith
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 year ago

Marlies’ Report: Steeves and Three of Four Points from Checkers

The Toronto Marlies played the Charlotte Checkers in two weekend games. How did the Marlies take three or four points from...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 1 year ago

The Good, Bad, & Ugly: Maple Leafs Win Over Canadiens

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–1. What were the good, the bad, and ugly aspects of...

By Stan Smith
Detroit Red Wings
/ 1 year ago

Good, Bad, & Ugly in Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Victory vs. Red Wings

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–1. What were the good, bad, and ugly parts of...

By Stan Smith
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 year ago

Toronto Marlies Suffer First Regulation Loss 4-2 to Cleveland

The Toronto Marlies finally lost in regulation. Who were the Marlies best players in their loss to the Cleveland Monsters?

By Stan Smith
Minnesota Wild
/ 1 year ago

The Good, Bad, & Ugly in the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 OT Loss to the Wild

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Minnesota Wild in overtime. What were the good, the bad, and ugly...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 1 year ago

The Good, Bad, & Ugly In Maple Leafs 4-2 Loss to Blues

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4–2 to the St. Louis Blues. What are the good, bad, and ugly aspects...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 1 year ago

Jake McCabe’s Grittiness Pumps Up the Maple Leafs Blue Line

The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed Jake McCabe recently. How is McCabe leading his Maple Leafs blue line? What makes him so...

By Stan Smith
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 year ago

Toronto Marlies Split OT Shootouts with the Belleville Senators

This weeks, Toronto Marlies report, the Marlies split shootout wins with the Belleville Senators. Who played well for the Marlies?

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

The Good, Bad, & Ugly in Maple Leafs’ 5-1 Loss to the Blues

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the St. Louis Blues 5–1. What were the good, bad, and ugly aspects...

By Stan Smith
Columbus Blue Jackets
/ 2 years ago

The Good, Bad, & Ugly: Maple Leaf’s 6-2 Loss in Columbus

Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets. What were the good, the bad, and ugly aspects...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

The Good, Bad & Ugly in Maple Leafs’ 5-2 Win Over Lightning

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–2. What were the good, bad, and ugly aspects of...

By Stan Smith
New York Rangers
/ 2 years ago

The Good, Bad, & Ugly in Maple Leafs 4-1 Loss to the Rangers

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New York Rangers 4-1. What were the good, bad, and ugly of...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

Who’s Scoring on the Maple Leafs, Who’s Not?

Thus far, the Toronto Maple Leafs regular season has been successful. The team is winning. Who's scoring on the team? Who's...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

Good, Bad, & Ugly in Maple Leafs’ 6-2 Victory Against Kings

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the Los Angeles Kings 6–2. What were the good, bad, and ugly parts of...

By Stan Smith
NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Craig Berube Uncovering Key Insights on Maple Leafs’ Defensemen

Coach Craig Berube is learning about his defensemen. How are Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, and Morgan Rielly being deployed?

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

Maple Leafs Ice Time Analysis in Home Opener vs. Penguins

In the Toronto Maple Leafs win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which forwards saw the most ice time? Which forwards had their...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

Good, Bad & Ugly in Maple Leafs 4-2 Win Over the Penguins

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2. What were the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the...

By Stan Smith