NHL Rumors: Babcock, Canadiens, Flyers, More Jim Parsons | April 15, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are more conversations about the future for Nazem Kadri and, in some respects, that carries over to questions about the future of head coach…
Maple Leafs’ Playoff X-Factors: Hainsey, Babcock & Andersen The Old Prof | April 13, 2019 Until their surprise victory in Game 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs entered round one of this season’s playoffs, just like they did last season, as underdogs to the Boston Bruins.…
Maple Leafs & Matthews Looking for Redemption in Rematch With Bruins The Canadian Press | April 9, 2019 TORONTO — Leaning on his stick at the conclusion of practice, Auston Matthews did all the listening in a one-way, one-on-one exchange with Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock. “Do you think I’m going to tell you?” Matthews responded…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | March 24, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown there are updates on the Ottawa Senators, and Edmonton Oilers, as well as news on Taylor Hall and how the New Jersey Devils will approach…
Maple Leafs’ Management: Trouble in Toronto? The Old Prof | March 23, 2019 Starting with the team’s March 11 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Toronto Maple Leafs had lost four of five games. The bleeding only ended when they beat the…
A Look at the Maple Leafs Coach Beyond the 2019 Playoffs Brian Joyce | March 15, 2019 As the 2019 NHL Playoffs draw near, head coach Mike Babcock and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear set to face the Boston Bruins in the first round for the second…
Former Red Wings Reigning Over the NHL Tony Wolak | January 6, 2019 If you look at the front offices of the NHL, chances are you’ll see Detroit Red Wings alumni guiding franchises. In fact, quite a few players and coaches from the…
Did Babcock Throw Nylander to the Wolves? The Old Prof | December 7, 2018 Heading into Thursday night’s game against the now 13-12-4 Detroit Red Wings, Toronto was on a five-game winning streak and had the second-best record in the NHL, chasing only the…
Nylander to Make Season Debut With Matthews and Marleau The Canadian Press | December 6, 2018 TORONTO — Mike Babcock mused about potential line combinations moments after the Maple Leafs signed star centre John Tavares in free agency on July 1. Toronto’s head coach will finally put the plan he envisioned into action Thursday against the De…
Maple Leafs’ Coach Mike Babcock: Pedigree or Problems? The Old Prof | December 6, 2018 More than three and a half years ago, on May 20, 2015, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ signed Mike Babcock to be their Head Coach. With his hire, they immediately added…
Babcock on Nylander ‘We think he’s going to be a career Leaf’ The Canadian Press | November 29, 2018 Toronto head coach Mike Babcock remains confident William Nylander and the Maple Leafs have a future together. Whether or not that’s actually the case will become clear before the team takes the ice Saturday night. Babcock has&…
A Steady Par: Lindholm Impressing Maple Leafs Michael Singh | October 27, 2018 There’s beauty in simplicity. It’s clear, it’s soothing, and it’s reassuring – three words that also describe Toronto Maple Leafs’ Par Lindholm and NHL newcomer. Lindholm isn’t your traditional NHL…