7 Cool Things About Ex-Maple Leafs’ Captain Mats Sundin The Old Prof | August 24, 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…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23 Matthew Zator | August 23, 2023 One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date. Also, a new Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced, but one…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Matthew Zator | August 20, 2023 Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 18 Matthew Zator | August 18, 2023 The New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks have been the busiest teams on Aug. 18 throughout NHL history. In addition, on this date, a new captain was named in…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Daren Puppa Andrew Forbes | August 17, 2023 A 15-year NHL veteran, Daren Puppa backstopped just three teams over the length of his career. Drafted in 1983 by the Buffalo Sabres as a fourth-round pick and 74th overall,…
Ex-Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen: Where Is He Now? The Old Prof | August 14, 2023 Kasperi Kapanen was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He’s a hockey blueblood, the son of Sami Kapanen, who…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 14 Matthew Zator | August 14, 2023 Some big names in the history of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchise made news on this date through the years. Plus, one of the best defensemen of this…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 11 Matthew Zator | August 11, 2023 This date has seen its fair share of memorable events in National Hockey League history. The Los Angeles Kings signed a future crown jewel on defense to his first professional…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul The Old Prof | August 7, 2023 From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday is coming up…
Philadelphia Flyers’ History with the Toronto Maple Leafs Justin Giampietro | August 6, 2023 While not the biggest rivalry anymore, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers have had their fair share of interactions over the years. From franchise-altering trades to theatrical line brawls,…
Best & Worst Trades During Burke’s Time with the Maple Leafs Spencer Lazary | July 30, 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…
Today in Hockey History: July 30 Matthew Zator | July 30, 2023 The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There were also three retirements on July 30, including two soon-to-be members of…