NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flyers, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | October 18, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, how close are the Chicago Blackhawks to a deal with restricted free agent Dylan Strome? In Philadelphia, the Flyers are looking to do more in…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Robertson, Vesey & Kerfoot The Old Prof | October 18, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll offer insights about Joe Thornton that former San Jose Sharks teammate Logan Couture shared in a recent article in…
What Went Wrong With Maple Leafs’ Jeremy Bracco? Chris Faria | October 17, 2020 “I’m proud to announce from the London Knights, Mitch Marner.” Those were the words spoken by Toronto Maple Leafs co-interim general manager Mark Hunter when he stepped up to the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Why Dubas Signed Experience in Offseason The Old Prof | October 16, 2020 Editor’s note – Published prior to the Maple Leafs’ signing of Joe Thronton. When Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas spoke to the media prior to the 2020 NHL…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Over the Hill Gang, Pietrangelo, Simmonds & More The Old Prof | October 15, 2020 One of the things I’m coming to appreciate about the work of covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers is the great readers who share their thoughts with…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Hurricanes, More Jim Parsons | October 15, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news surrounding Joe Thornton and his eventual return to the NHL. He’s making a stop in Switzerland but the Toronto Maple Leafs are…
The Maple Leafs Should Pass on Past-His-Prime Joe Thornton Chris Faria | October 15, 2020 It’s been a busy week in Leafland. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected skilled Russian winger Rodion Amirov with the 15th overall pick at last Tuesday’s NHL Entry Draft. They signed…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: What Joe Thornton Would Bring to the Team The Old Prof | October 14, 2020 Here’s the truth. Joe Thornton might be old and slow, but he’s called “Jumbo” for a few reasons. If the Toronto Maple Leafs were fortunate enough to sign Thornton, he…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pietrangelo, Gardiner, Mikheyev & More The Old Prof | October 13, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some of the Maple Leafs who have recently landed with new teams and I’ll take…
Maple Leafs Become Chapter in Vesey’s Puzzling Career The Old Prof | October 12, 2020 When the great British Prime Minister Winston Churchill described the intentions of Russia in 1939 as World War II was beginning in Europe, he admitted he couldn’t describe them. They…
Maple Leafs Acquire Grit and Skill in Anderson Trade Mathieu Sheridan | October 12, 2020 News broke late Saturday evening that the Toronto Maple Leafs had completed a trade involving Andreas Johnsson with the return being forward Joey Anderson. While many people may have been…
Brodie Signing Makes Maple Leafs Defence a Strength Chris Faria | October 11, 2020 Leading up to Oct. 9’s opening of free agency, all of the talk in Toronto centered around the Toronto Maple Leafs’ need to address the blue line, namely in the…