Today in Hockey History: Nov. 27 Matthew Zator | November 27, 2023 One of the greatest legends of the National Hockey League had a hat trick of milestones on this date. Also, there are some fond memories in Boston, while both coaches…
Remember the World the Last Time the Maple Leafs Won a Round Spencer Lazary | November 24, 2023 *This article was published ahead of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Toronto Maple Leafs advanced past the Tampa Bay Lightning for their first series win since 2004. The…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22 Matthew Zator | November 22, 2023 If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the names of a lot of players who had big moments on this…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21 Matthew Zator | November 21, 2023 This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a new all-time leading scorer for players born in Europe. A handful of…
Remembering Maple Leafs Tough Guy Jim Dorey The Old Prof | November 20, 2023 In the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there have been many really tough players. Perhaps the first three that come to mind are Wendel Clark, Tie Domi, and Doug…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20 Matthew Zator | November 20, 2023 This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been rather kind to players and fans in Toronto and Philadelphia, as well.…
Ranking the Maple Leafs Best Goalies Since 1990 The Old Prof | November 19, 2023 I’ve enjoyed the past five years as I’ve covered the Toronto Maple Leafs. As many readers know, I come to writing about hockey from my history of being a teacher,…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 18 Matthew Zator | November 18, 2023 This date has been huge in both Detroit and Toronto as some of the greatest players in NHL history had career highlights. There have also been a bunch of first…
Remembering Maple Leafs’ Goalie Jonathan Bernier The Old Prof | November 14, 2023 *This article is being republished after Jonathan Bernier’s retirement was announced In my recent post where I researched the criteria that measured the characteristics of good NHL goalies and then…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Matthew Zator | November 12, 2023 This has been a very interesting and busy date in NHL history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter rivalry began, and a whole slew of Hockey Hall of Famers had…
Remembering Phil Kessel’s Time With the Maple Leafs The Old Prof | November 10, 2023 Phil Kessel is an enigma. He’s nothing if not a complex and seemingly contradictory person with an equally complex NHL career. Kessel doesn’t look much like a hockey player; however,…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 9 Matthew Zator | November 9, 2023 Nov. 9 has been a very eventful day through the decades. A pair of the most successful brothers in NHL history made their mark on this date. Also, a handful…