This is a list of the complete regular season and playoff history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. It documents all records and results for the NHL franchise since its inception in 1917. 1 In February, 1927, Conn Smythe, the new owner of the team, changed the team name and logo from "St. Patricks" to "Maple Leafs". The team played for the rest of the season as the St. Patricks. 2 Season was shortened because of the 1994–95 NHL lockout. 3 As of the 2005–06 NHL season, games remaining tied after overtime are decided by shootout.