Today in Hockey History: Jan. 1 Matthew Zator | January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day has meant outdoor hockey for National Hockey League fans over the past few years. That tradition began on this date, along with many other great moments that…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 30 Matthew Zator | December 30, 2023 If you had to construct a Mount Rushmore of the four greatest players in National Hockey League History, many of the most popular choices had big moments on this date.…
Terry Sawchuk – How the Maple Leafs Snagged the Hall of Fame Goalie THW Archives | December 28, 2023 The following is one of our many posts written as if it were 1964, as the events unfolded. It’s a slow hockey news day this 27th of September 1964, so we…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 26 Matthew Zator | December 26, 2023 Dec. 26 has proven to be an extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. A handful of Hockey Hall of Famers had huge performances on this date as we…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts The Old Prof | December 25, 2023 When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 24 & 25 Matthew Zator | December 24, 2023 It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great…
Top 3 Worst Free Agent Signings in Maple Leafs History Spencer Lazary | December 22, 2023 In free agency, some clubs take a big swing at a player on the open market and after the first year, it looks to be a waste of money. This…
Maple Leafs’ 3 Best Free Agent Signings of All-Time Spencer Lazary | December 20, 2023 *This archive was originally written in June 2023 With NHL free agency opening in less than 10 days, all 32 NHL teams will be in preparation mode. Before that, the…
Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away Peter Baracchini | December 14, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 10 Matthew Zator | December 10, 2023 The Great One proved that his nickname was well-earned twice on this date in NHL history. This was also a very busy date in upstate New York. In addition, some…
3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990 The Old Prof | December 9, 2023 In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8 Matthew Zator | December 8, 2023 Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave us the first goal that was actually shot into the net by a goaltender. It…