Paul Henderson: More Than Just “The Goal” Greg Boysen | January 28, 2023 Paul Henderson is best remembered for being a Canadian hero during the Summit Series of 1972, but his career and life have more to offer than just eight games. He…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 27 Matthew Zator | January 27, 2023 The top two scorers in National Hockey League history both had memorable nights on this date. Jan. 27 was a very busy date in Montreal, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. Some of…
Nik Antropov’s Hockey Journey From Kazakhstan to the NHL Spencer Lazary | January 26, 2023 You don’t see an NHL player from Kazakhstan every day but look no further than Nik Antropov. On Feb. 18, 1980, he was born in Oskemen, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union; on…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Dion Phaneuf The Old Prof | January 23, 2023 Dion Phaneuf is now a 37-year-old former NHL defenseman who, in total, played 14 seasons. He was a large defenseman at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds. He was selected by Calgary…
Best & Worst Trades During Burke’s Time with the Maple Leafs Spencer Lazary | January 22, 2023 When Brian Burke was hired as the general manager (GM) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it appeared like the team’s course would take a dramatic turn. But that’s not how it…
7 Cool Things About Ex-Maple Leafs’ Captain Mats Sundin The Old Prof | January 15, 2023 Mats Sundin played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1994 to 2008. Over his tenure with the team, he was their captain and their leader. He’s currently the franchise leader…
Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? The Old Prof | January 13, 2023 *Originally published after the 2019-20 season With the Toronto Maple Leafs now removed from postseason play – yet again – it’s the work of analysts to review the season with…
Tim Horton: A Legacy of Hockey, Donuts, & Coffee Brandon Seltenrich | January 12, 2023 Miles Gilbert Horton, better known as “Tim” Horton thanks to a nickname his mother gave him before giving birth, was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Cochrane, Ontario, a mining…
Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career Greg Boysen | January 10, 2023 Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
Maple Leafs’ Nic Petan’s Personal Story of Tragedy and Charity The Old Prof | January 8, 2023 Nic Petan was called up and moved down last season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies. For a professional hockey player, being shipped around…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6 Matthew Zator | January 6, 2023 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are still plenty of moments to look back on. The number 1,000 was…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 3 Matthew Zator | January 3, 2023 The players who had big days on Jan. 3 read like a list of who’s who in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Some of the greatest names in the history…