sentences:  Founded in 1917, the club had no nickname in their first season, and were known as the Toronto Arenas for their second season.From the 1919–20 season they were known as the Toronto St. Patricks, until in February 1927 when the club was purchased by Conn Smythe.Smythe changed the name of the club to the Maple Leafs and they have been known by that name ever since.