Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Spezza, Kessel, Gio & Lucic The Old Prof | June 14, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a number of breaking stories. Former assistant general manager Jason Spezza will join former general…
Maple Leafs’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets: Edmonton Oilers Michael DeRosa | June 14, 2023 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets series for the Toronto Maple Leafs. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from each NHL team…
NHL’s Most Iconic Enforcer Eyeing Maple Leafs In Free Agency Jim Parsons | June 14, 2023 During a recent episode of the Leafs’ Morning Take podcast hosted by Jay Rosehill and Nick Alberga, NHL enforcer and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent, Milan Lucic admitted that suiting up…
Revisiting Ex-Maple Leafs Mikheyev’s 1st Season in Vancouver The Old Prof | June 13, 2023 From the moment he first laced up his skates with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ilya Mikheyev was a fan favorite. He was quick to smile and courageously tried to communicate…
Unlikely Maple Leafs De-Emphasize “Core Four” Without a Trade Jim Parsons | June 13, 2023 Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman suggested on a recent podcast episode that a narrative that the Toronto Maple Leafs are little more than their “core four” has started to bother players on…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Kings, Flyers Jim Parsons | June 13, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators have essentially been sold, according to sources and an official announcement from the franchise. The process is now over and a bidder…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Schenn, Acciari, ZAR & Simmonds The Old Prof | June 13, 2023 New Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has a load of work ahead of him over the next few months. But, a couple of items on his to-do…
Maple Leafs & Capitals Could Connect on a Draft Day Deal Spencer Lazary | June 13, 2023 Now that Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has been working away for the last two weeks, he and his staff’s attention turns to the 2023 NHL Draft…
Maple Leafs Should Trade Matthews By July 1 if Negotiations Fail Trege Wilson | June 13, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs have new management but still have the same problems. They have not gone past the second round with their core four in five seasons and are…
Maple Leafs 5 UFAs: Who’s Back? Who’s Not? The Old Prof | June 12, 2023 New Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has a tough challenge ahead of him over the next few months. Not only does he have to figure out the…
Maple Leafs: 3 Defencemen to Target in Free Agency Spencer Lazary | June 12, 2023 I have looked at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top and bottom six in my most recent articles, now it’s time to turn our attention to the team’s defensive core. The…
Maple Leafs Unwise to Seek Doan’s Help in Matthews’ Extension The Old Prof | June 12, 2023 In Greek mythology, as the story goes, after Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gifted it to humans, Zeus (the king of the gods) became angry. In retaliation, he…