Rick Vaive

RICK VAIVE: In praise of the blue line's unsung heroes and Leafs excellent work in faceoff circle

The Toronto Sun welcomes former Toronto captain and three-time 50-goal winger Rick Vaive for our 2025 Maple Leafs playoff coverage.

April 25, 2025 Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit (2) celebrates with John Tavares (91) after defeating the Ottawa Senators in Game 3.

RICK VAIVE: Good on Anthony Stolarz for standing his ground; Max Domi did his dad proud

Some people might be shocked at how rough it got between Anthony Stolarz and Ridly Greig, hacking and whacking each other in Game 2.

April 23, 2025 Sports

RICK VAIVE: Ottawa Senators need to use some common sense

Former Leafs captain brings a unique perspective to this year's Battle of Ontario

April 21, 2025 Toronto Maple Leafs

Ottawa Senators’ Nick Jensen (3) battles with Toronto Maple Leafs’ Pontus Holmberg (29) during Game 1.

RICK VAIVE: William Nylander raising his game with Auston Matthews out

The Toronto Sun welcomes former Toronto captain and three-time 50-goal winger Rick Vaive to our 2024 Maple Leafs playoff coverage.

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May 3, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs defenceman Joel Edmundson (left) helps celebrate teammate William Nylander's goal against the Bruins during the third period of Game 6 of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Thursday, May 2, 2024.

RICK VAIVE: Maple Leafs chose path of most resistance in Game 5

The Toronto Sun welcomes former Toronto captain and three-time 50-goal winger Rick Vaive to our 2024 Maple Leafs playoff coverage. Rick will break down each game in the Toronto-Boston series, today reviewing Game 5.

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May 1, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs

Hampus Lindholm of the Boston Bruins shields the puck from John Tavares of the Maple Leafs during the second period of Game 5 at TD Garden on April 30, 2024 in Boston.

Rick Vaive: Don't air the team's dirty laundry on the bench

The Sun welcomes former Toronto captain and three-time 50-goal winger Rick Vaive to our 2024 Maple Leafs playoff coverage. Rick will break down each game in the Leafs – Bruins series, today reviewing Game 4 and the tall task ahead.

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April 29, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs

RICK VAIVE: Let's re-Vaive the vibe at Maple Leafs home games

Joe Bowen was right, fans can and should be proactive like they used to be

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April 26, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs

Sun guest columnist Rick Vaive: That was awesome, Auston Matthews

The Toronto Sun welcomes former Toronto captain and three-time 50-goal winger Rick Vaive to our 2024 Maple Leafs playoff coverage. Rick will break down each game in the Toronto-Boston series, today reviewing a 3-2 win in Game 2. Seeing that winning goal by Auston Matthews made me think I was watching an NFL highlights package.

April 23, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins.

Sun guest columnist Rick Vaive on where Leafs went wrong in Game 1

The Toronto Sun welcomes former Toronto captain and three-time 50-goal winger Rick Vaive to our 2024 Maple Leafs playoff coverage. Rick will break down each game in the Toronto–Boston series, starting with Saturday’s one-sided 5-1 defeat.

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April 21, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs

LATEST STORIES BY RICK VAIVE

RICK VAIVE: In praise of the blue line's unsung heroes and Leafs excellent work in faceoff circle

RICK VAIVE: Good on Anthony Stolarz for standing his ground; Max Domi did his dad proud

RICK VAIVE: Ottawa Senators need to use some common sense

RICK VAIVE: William Nylander raising his game with Auston Matthews out

RICK VAIVE: Maple Leafs chose path of most resistance in Game 5

Rick Vaive: Don't air the team's dirty laundry on the bench

RICK VAIVE: Let's re-Vaive the vibe at Maple Leafs home games

Sun guest columnist Rick Vaive: That was awesome, Auston Matthews

Sun guest columnist Rick Vaive on where Leafs went wrong in Game 1

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