Maple Leafs Paying Players Fair Value Has Prevented Playoff Success JP Gambatese | October 8, 2024 Unfortunately, in today’s NHL, more often than not, players aren’t necessarily compensated fairly for their talents. Sometimes, they are signed to seemingly high-value contracts before they hit their stride and…
Can Tanev Unlock Rielly’s Best for the Maple Leafs? The Old Prof | October 8, 2024 In my early days as a Toronto Maple Leafs writer, I admired Morgan Rielly’s partnership with veteran defenceman Ron Hainsey. Despite his slower speed, Hainsey was praised by former head…
4 Things We Learned About the Maple Leafs in Preseason Peter Baracchini | October 8, 2024 The preseason concluded for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday after a 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings. Which means, their regular season is around the corner as they…
Maple Leafs’ Roster: Surprises & Key Battles Ahead of the 2024-25 Season The Old Prof | October 7, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a pivotal stretch as they finalize their roster for the upcoming season. In the next few days, expect significant movement within the organization. Key…
Maple Leafs’ Timothy Liljegren Much Better Option for Oilers Than Josh Brown Jesse Courville-Lynch | October 7, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers made a smart decision placing defender Josh Brown on waivers on Sunday (Oct. 6) as they made the final touches to their roster for the 2024-25 season.…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flames, Oilers Jim Parsons | October 7, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Max Pacioretty and Steven Lorentz to one-year deals. What does this mean for their salary cap situation? Meanwhile, the…
Maple Leafs Working to Tip the Balance of Expectations & Challenges The Old Prof | October 7, 2024 Yin and Yang is a concept rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy. It represents the balance of opposing but complementary forces in the universe. Yin symbolizes darkness, passivity, and challenges, while…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pacioretty, Matthews, Marner, Lotentz & Berube The Old Prof | October 6, 2024 As the Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their preseason, crucial decisions must be made before finalizing the roster and complying with salary cap requirements. However, with the regular season on…
Maple Leafs’ Optimism Comes From Depth, Defense & Determination The Old Prof | October 6, 2024 With the preseason officially over, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown promising signs that should have fans excited for what lies ahead. While preseason results aren’t always a reliable indicator…
Top 5 Forward Duos in the NHL Sylvie McCarthy | October 6, 2024 Finding the right line combinations is key to any hockey team’s success, and it can often take several seasons to find the perfect trio. Once the right one is in…
Oilers’ Current Options Better Than Available Maple Leafs’ D-Man Eric James | October 6, 2024 With reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be open to moving defenseman Timothy Liljegren, the question about where he might be a better fit is an intriguing one. As…
Robertson Has Clearly Earned a Maple Leafs’ Roster Spot Peter Baracchini | October 6, 2024 It truly is amazing what one conversation can do for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson. Leading up to the start of training camp, Robertson and the Maple Leafs were…
