Toronto Maple Leafs News, standings, schedule and more... And more... While the Canadian flag is a white background with a red maple leaf, many Canadians, especially those from Toronto are also familiar with the blue maple leaf. It is the symbol of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a professional hockey team from Toronto, Ontario and members of the National Hockey League. They are one of the Original Six, the first six teams in the NHL and are a popular team.
Known for their rivalry just as much as their games, the Leafs are known for their rivalry with fellow Canadian Teams the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators. Frequently playing against their fellow Canadians, the three teams are are excellent and have great players. These three teams are in competition for number of Stanley Cups won, and the Leafs last Stanley Cup victory was in 1967. However, the team is still considered the most valuable team in the NHL, valued at over five million.
Even though the team has not won a championship in over 50 years, their games are still hugely popular and home games are almost impossible to attend. The Maple Leaf Gardens where the team has its home games has a history of selling out for each game and the waiting list goes into the thousands. Their fans have remained loyal, even without being rewarded. Interestingly, they are also fiercely disliked by most other NHL teams and were named by Sports Illustrated as the "Most Hated Team in Hockey" in the November 2002 issue.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had many of their players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame including Tim Horton, Joe Nieuwendyk, and Doug Gilmour. The team has had amazing players and although their past has not been hugely successful, hopes are high and with the support of their fans, the Leafs are hopeful to have a winning record.
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