NHL Rumors: Devils, Maple Leafs, Kings, Bruins Jim Parsons | May 23, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils have hired Sheldon Keefe to be their next head coach. News broke on Wednesday, but the official announcement came Thursday morning.…
John Tavares Needs to Remain Maple Leafs Captain in 2024-25 The Old Prof | May 23, 2024 In a recent post titled “Do the Maple Leafs Need to Make a Captain Change?” by my colleague Karine Hains, she expressed her belief that it might be time for…
Toronto Maple Leafs 2023-24 Report Card: Mitch Marner JP Gambatese | May 23, 2024 After back-to-back 95-plus point seasons, Mitch Marner entered 2023-24 with hopes of eclipsing the 100-point mark for the first time in his career. Playing alongside 69-goal scorer Auston Matthews certainly…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Holmberg, Berube, Bertuzzi & Robertson The Old Prof | May 23, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll examine three things happening with the team. First, is Pontus Holmberg emerging as more of a go-to player for…
Maple Leafs’ Salary & Roster Structure Are Unsustainable Karine Hains | May 22, 2024 For the 2023-24 season, the NHL salary cap was fixed at $83.5 million. The question every general manager faced was: how much should I allocate to each player I have…
NHL Insider and GM Clarify Marner to Predators Trade Rumors Jim Parsons | May 22, 2024 The recent speculation about Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner potentially being traded to the Nashville Predators has generated significant buzz. While the rumors make theoretical sense, The Athletic’s Pierre…
What Can Maple Leafs Fans Expect From Craig Berube? The Old Prof | May 22, 2024 Craig Berube, born on Dec. 17, 1965, in Calahoo, Alberta, had a long career as a left-winger in the NHL, Western Hockey League (WHL), and the American Hockey League (AHL).…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Predators, Lightning, Kings, Canucks Jim Parsons | May 22, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings are hiring Jim Hiller to be their full-time head coach. Meanwhile, there has been no trade talk yet involving Mitch Marner…
Ryan McDonagh Trade Could Indicate More Predators Trades Spencer Lazary | May 21, 2024 The recent trade between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning, which saw Ryan McDonagh sent back to Tampa Bay, has generated significant buzz in Maple Leafs Land. With…
Maple Leafs Who Will Thrive or Fail Under Berube’s New Mandate Jim Parsons | May 21, 2024 Craig Berube was introduced to the media on Tuesday. One of the big takeaways from the presser was that Berube was chosen to coach this team by GM Brad Trelviing…
3 Maple Leafs’ Free Agent Targets That Fit Craig Berube’s Style Spencer Lazary | May 21, 2024 With Craig Berube now at the helm, the Toronto Maple Leafs face a pivotal juncture in their journey for the Stanley Cup. Berube, known for his no-nonsense coaching approach and…
Maple Leafs Nick Robertson: Overcoming Injuries and Proving His Value The Old Prof | May 21, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson had a tremendous career-changing season in 2023-24, which bodes well for his NHL career moving forward. Before our discussion, here’s a look at his…