Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Treliving, Amirov, Clune & Robidas Island The Old Prof | July 31, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a number of topics emerging from the organization. First, I’ll review new general manager (GM)…
Best & Worst Trades During Burke’s Time with the Maple Leafs Spencer Lazary | July 30, 2023 When Brian Burke was hired as the general manager (GM) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it appeared like the team’s course would take a dramatic turn. But that’s not how it…
Maple Leafs Could Move Calle Jarnkrok to Solve Cap Issues The Old Prof | July 30, 2023 In the summer of 2022, Kyle Dubas, the former general manager (GM) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, made a curious signing. He not only acquired the soon-to-be 31-year-old Calle Jarnkrok as…
Today in Hockey History: July 30 Matthew Zator | July 30, 2023 The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There were also three retirements on July 30, including two soon-to-be members of…
Maple Leafs Need Playmaker Like Nylander Moving Forward Andrew Forbes | July 30, 2023 It was just under a month ago when I wrote that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new general manager Brad Treliving wouldn’t be afraid to pull the plug on the William…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Penguins Jim Parsons | July 30, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers may have no choice but to walk away from the UFA market and take another approach when it comes to finding a…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Menell, Hirvonen, Minten & Knies The Old Prof | July 29, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share news about two former Toronto Marlies players who have been granted Russian citizenship so they can continue to…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Dion Phaneuf The Old Prof | July 29, 2023 Dion Phaneuf is now a 38-year-old former NHL defenseman who, in total, played 14 seasons. He was a large defenseman at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds. He was selected by Calgary…
Toronto Maple Leafs 2023-24 Roster Predictions: Post Free-Agency Spencer Lazary | July 29, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs entered one of their most hectic offseasons in recent memory. Just weeks before the draft, the club parted ways with former general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas…
What Sebastian Aho’s Deal Says About the Nylander Contract Jim Parsons | July 28, 2023 Many Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been closely following the recent contract extension news regarding Carolina Hurricanes’ center Sebastian Aho, as it could potentially influence William Nylander’s upcoming contract negotiations.…
Matt Murray Ignored in Maple Leafs LTIR Critical Commentary The Old Prof | July 28, 2023 Sometimes satirical writing can be offensive. In a recent post, Howard Berger shared his derision for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and the extent to which they would go to…
Maple Leafs’ Rielly Should Be Fuelled by Klingberg Signing Peter Baracchini | July 28, 2023 When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman John Klingberg, there were questions in regards to bringing in another puck-moving defenseman when the team already had Morgan Rielly. Klingberg has seen…