Expectations for Maple Leafs’ Cowan Should be Reasonable in Pursuit of Roster Spot Peter Baracchini | August 20, 2024 It’s pretty obvious that the one prospect in the Toronto Maple Leafs system that continues to generate a lot of buzz, is 2023 first-round pick Easton Cowan. A surprise selection…
Craig Berube’s ‘No-Care’ Attitude Could Spell Trouble for Maple Leafs The Old Prof | August 19, 2024 In a recent interview, former NHL coach Dallas Eakins praised the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ decision to hire Craig Berube. Eakins lauded Berube’s tough-minded, no-nonsense approach as the potential key to…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Berube, Rielly, Tavares & Matthews The Old Prof | August 19, 2024 As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the next season, there’s tons of speculation about the changes that could help the team elevate its play. They have already made…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Coaching Losses, “Darryl” & Shorthanded Hat Trick Jacob Billington | August 18, 2024 Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 18, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Maple Leafs Captaincy Will Force Auston Matthews to Change The Old Prof | August 18, 2024 From the outside, there are a couple of things to notice about the Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews. First, he’s a great player. Hardly anyone is as prolific a goal…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Penguins, Flames Jim Parsons | August 18, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs hinted that they aren’t done playing with their lineup prior to opening night. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche need to find ways…
Philadelphia Flyers’ History with the Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Giampietro | August 18, 2024 While not the biggest rivalry anymore, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers have had their fair share of interactions over the years. From franchise-altering trades to theatrical line brawls,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Virtue, Petruzzelli & Murray The Old Prof | August 17, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore several offseason developments, starting with a phrase from second-year general manager (GM) Brad Treliving: “Everything was on the…
Maple Leafs at Risk of Losing Robertson to Offer Sheet Rupert McDonald | August 17, 2024 Offer sheets are a very rare thing in the NHL. Any team with restricted free agents (RFAs) is at risk of them, though few are ever actually forced to deal…
Can Mitch Marner Win Back Maple Leafs Fans? The Old Prof | August 17, 2024 When Mitch Marner first arrived as a rookie with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was a fan favorite. The young, affable player showcased exceptional talent, excelling defensively and offensively. Marner’s…
How Does Auston Matthews Being Named Captain Affect the Maple Leafs? Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 17, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs recently decided to make a leadership change that took the hockey world by storm, taking the “C” off of John Tavares and naming superstar Auston Matthews…
Avalanche Should Consider Replacing Landeskog as Captain Stefano Rubino | August 16, 2024 The Colorado Avalanche have only had four captains: Joe Sakic, Adam Foote, Milan Hejduk, and currently, Gabriel Landeskog. The “C” is often worn by a team’s best player and the…