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| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| City | Toronto |
| League | National Hockey League |
| Conference | Eastern Conference |
| Division | Atlantic Division |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Arena | Scotiabank Arena |
| Colors | Blue, White |
| Media | Sportsnet |
| Owner | Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment |
| General manager | Kyle Dubas |
| Head coach | Sheldon Keefe |
| Captain | John Tavares |
Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, and are members of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and plays their home games at Scotiabank Arena, which is also home to the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team has a long and storied history, with Conn Smythe and Harold Ballard being notable owners, and has won Stanley Cup championships with the help of players like Dave Keon, Darryl Sittler, and Borje Salming. The team has a strong rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Buffalo Sabres.
The team was founded in 1917 as the Toronto Arenas and was later renamed the Toronto St. Patricks before finally becoming the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1927. The team has won Stanley Cup championships in 1914, 1918, 1922, 1932, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1967, with players like Johnny Bower, Terry Sawchuk, and George Armstrong being key contributors. The team has also had notable coaches like Punch Imlach, Roger Neilson, and Pat Quinn, who have all made significant contributions to the team's success. The team has played in the NHL for over 100 years, with Frank J. Selke and Conn Smythe being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The team is currently a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL) and has a strong rivalry with teams like the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, and Tampa Bay Lightning. The team's current roster includes players like Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander, who are all key contributors to the team's success. The team is also affiliated with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL. The team has a strong following in Canada and is often featured on Hockey Night in Canada and TSN.
The team has a long and storied history, with a record of 2,835-2,663-783 in the National Hockey League (NHL) as of the end of the 2020-21 season. The team has won 13 Stanley Cup championships and has appeared in the playoffs 69 times, with players like Ted Kennedy, Sid Smith, and Dave Keon being key contributors to the team's success. The team has also had notable seasons, including the 1992-93 season, where they won 44 games and lost 29, and the 2017-18 season, where they won 49 games and lost 26. The team is currently coached by Sheldon Keefe and has a strong roster, with players like John Tavares and Morgan Rielly being key contributors.
The team has had many notable players throughout its history, including Dave Keon, Darryl Sittler, and Borje Salming, who are all members of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The team has also had players like Mats Sundin, Curtis Joseph, and Ed Belfour, who have all made significant contributions to the team's success. The team's current roster includes players like Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander, who are all key contributors to the team's success. The team has also had notable players like Phil Kessel, James van Riemsdyk, and Nazem Kadri, who have all played for the team in the past. The team is also affiliated with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL), which has players like Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson.
The team plays their home games at Scotiabank Arena, which is located in Toronto, Ontario. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,596 and is also home to the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team has played at the arena since 1999 and has a strong following in Canada. The arena has hosted many notable events, including the NHL All-Star Game and the NBA All-Star Game. The team's previous home arena was the Maple Leaf Gardens, which was located in Toronto and was home to the team from 1931 to 1999. The team has also played at other arenas, including the Montreal Forum and the Ottawa Civic Centre.
The team is currently owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and is managed by Kyle Dubas, who is the team's general manager. The team is coached by Sheldon Keefe, who is the team's head coach. The team's coaching staff includes Paul McFarland, Dave Hakstol, and Manny Malhotra, who are all assistant coaches. The team's management staff includes Brendan Shanahan, who is the team's president, and Lawrence Tanenbaum, who is the team's chairman. The team has a strong front office, with Mark Hunter and Brandon Pridham being key contributors to the team's success. The team is also affiliated with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL), which is managed by Laurent Dauphin. Category:National Hockey League teams