Mark Norman
@mnorman87.bsky.social
Born and raised Newfoundlander
Bearded doubledad
Hockey analytics hobbyist
Puns always intended
Bearded doubledad
Hockey analytics hobbyist
Puns always intended
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Mark Norman
@mnorman87.bsky.social
· Mar 31
Chasing OV: I'm tracking Auston Matthews' scoring pace vs. Alexander Ovechkin's career totals with updates every 10 games.
As of March 29th, 2025 (620 GP):
Matthews' lead on Ovechkin continues to shrink, from a high of +27 at the 580-game mark to +9 now (also down from last update's +11).
As of March 29th, 2025 (620 GP):
Matthews' lead on Ovechkin continues to shrink, from a high of +27 at the 580-game mark to +9 now (also down from last update's +11).
Prior post gave me some inspiration: a view of how the Leafs are faring in various metrics to this point in the season, how those results measure up against 2024-25 teams, and the playoff fates of those 2024-25 teams.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Prior post gave me some inspiration: a view of how the Leafs are faring in various metrics to this point in the season, how those results measure up against 2024-25 teams, and the playoff fates of those 2024-25 teams.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
"The sky isn't falling. First place in the Atlantic is four points away."
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"The sky isn't falling. First place in the Atlantic is four points away."
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
The Leafs are winning, which is great, but through 39 minutes they haven’t hit double digits in shots. This is not a winning recipe over the long term.
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Leafs are winning, which is great, but through 39 minutes they haven’t hit double digits in shots. This is not a winning recipe over the long term.
I am terrified of having Treliving at the helm at this crossroads for the Leafs. Incoming Nylander for Kadri + Andersson trade.
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I am terrified of having Treliving at the helm at this crossroads for the Leafs. Incoming Nylander for Kadri + Andersson trade.
Leafs at 38% chance to make the playoffs 👀
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Leafs at 38% chance to make the playoffs 👀
Through 17 games, the San Jose Sharks have more points than the Toronto Maple Leafs.
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Through 17 games, the San Jose Sharks have more points than the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“Hey guys, I know you’re all highly-skilled puck handlers who aren’t physical but what if we buried you in the defensive zone and played dump and chase?”
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“Hey guys, I know you’re all highly-skilled puck handlers who aren’t physical but what if we buried you in the defensive zone and played dump and chase?”
Treliving’s gonna panic trade Nylander to try to solve this.
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Treliving’s gonna panic trade Nylander to try to solve this.
Stolarz hasn’t been the same since he lost faith in his teammates having his back.
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Stolarz hasn’t been the same since he lost faith in his teammates having his back.
1 shot through 12 mins.
This is a recording.
This is a recording.
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
1 shot through 12 mins.
This is a recording.
This is a recording.
Leafs could have had this guy this summer.
COMEBACK COMPLETE ✅
Jack Roslovic wins it for the /EdmontonOilers in a thrilling /Energizer OT!
Jack Roslovic wins it for the /EdmontonOilers in a thrilling /Energizer OT!
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Leafs could have had this guy this summer.
This team is so, so, so, so, SO bad in their own zone. It’s pathetic.
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
This team is so, so, so, so, SO bad in their own zone. It’s pathetic.
Tonight’s game vs Carolina feels like a Guaranteed Loss Night: CAR is the league’s best possession team (59.1 CF%) with a 5th-best expected goals rate (55.5 xGF%) & 4th-best actual goals rate (58.6 GF%) at 5v5. TOR are 24th, 17th, & 21st in those metrics. Gonna be outshot by 20+. Our poor goalie.
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Tonight’s game vs Carolina feels like a Guaranteed Loss Night: CAR is the league’s best possession team (59.1 CF%) with a 5th-best expected goals rate (55.5 xGF%) & 4th-best actual goals rate (58.6 GF%) at 5v5. TOR are 24th, 17th, & 21st in those metrics. Gonna be outshot by 20+. Our poor goalie.
Horrendous shift from Robertson. Toe-picked at the opposition blue line leading to an odd-man rush that OEL had to bust his ass to even up, then gave the puck away while exiting the defensive zone leading to another Bruins chance.
This is why he gets scratched.
This is why he gets scratched.
November 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Horrendous shift from Robertson. Toe-picked at the opposition blue line leading to an odd-man rush that OEL had to bust his ass to even up, then gave the puck away while exiting the defensive zone leading to another Bruins chance.
This is why he gets scratched.
This is why he gets scratched.
Fairly certain Eyssimont kicked Domi in the back there, which precipitated the punches.
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Fairly certain Eyssimont kicked Domi in the back there, which precipitated the punches.
Thanks for the heartburn.
Hurricanes re-claim goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers from Maple Leafs
Hurricanes re-claim goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers from Maple Leafs
After roughly one month and three games in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform, goaltender Cayden Primeau is headed back to the Carolina Hurricanes. And, in a corresponding move, announced that Dennis Hildeby has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies. The Maple Leafs have recalled G Dennis Hildeby from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). G Cayden Primeau…
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November 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Thanks for the heartburn.
Cooley’s been running around. Needs a pop in the face.
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cooley’s been running around. Needs a pop in the face.
That was all Robertson.
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
That was all Robertson.
This team may not make the playoffs.
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This team may not make the playoffs.
Well, I’m going to turn on Nobody Wants This, a show that surprisingly isn’t about the 2025-26 Maple Leafs.
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Well, I’m going to turn on Nobody Wants This, a show that surprisingly isn’t about the 2025-26 Maple Leafs.
30 mins in and all the Leafs have to show for it is a grand total of one fuck all.
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
30 mins in and all the Leafs have to show for it is a grand total of one fuck all.
Kindel scoring on an Amazon Prime broadcast?
C’mon writers, at least try to avoid the scripted accusations.
C’mon writers, at least try to avoid the scripted accusations.
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Kindel scoring on an Amazon Prime broadcast?
C’mon writers, at least try to avoid the scripted accusations.
C’mon writers, at least try to avoid the scripted accusations.
Enjoy Toronto Hockey
November 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Enjoy Toronto Hockey