Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Curtis Joseph Dustin Nelson | November 13, 2017 In this ongoing series we’re debating the merits of players who may have been overlooked for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Using the Hall’s criteria of judging a…
Maple Leafs Top 3 Draft Years Jeff Langridge | June 21, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs are awaiting the 2017 NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday. The Leafs have seven picks throughout the draft, with them having no third-rounder and two fourth-rounders.…
Leafs Rookies Setting Franchise Records Will Billinghurst | March 24, 2017 Expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs were kept low this season. This was the starting point of the Leafs building their dynasty and everyone, from management to the fans, knew…
4 Best Defenseman in Maple Leafs History THW Archives | February 21, 2017 On this date, Feb. 21, 1974, we lost Hockey Hall of Famer and all-around good guy Tim Horton in an automobile accident. Horton, a six-time NHL All-Star, played 22 seasons…
THW Live: Damien Cox and a Maple Leafs Life Jim Cerny | December 9, 2016 Long-time Toronto Star reporter and columnist Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) is our special guest on the The Hockey Writers Live podcast this week. Cox discusses his career with Canada’s largest daily…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Sawchuk Stymies Habs Rick Cole | November 10, 2016 Red Burnett of the Toronto Star put it best: Terry Sawchuk’s goaltending is to the Toronto Maple Leafs what Sandy Koufax’s pitching was to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Fit to be Tied by Howe’s Miss Rick Cole | November 4, 2016 Gordie Howe missed an empty net with 28 seconds to play so his Detroit Red Wings had to settle for a 2-2 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. In…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Blow 2-Goal Lead, Tie Habs Rick Cole | November 3, 2016 Toronto Maple Leafs scored two first-period goals against the Montreal Canadiens last night but couldn’t hang on and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with the Habs at Maple…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Finally Win a Game Rick Cole | October 27, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs won their first game of the young National Hockey League season last night in one of two scheduled league games. The Leafs edged the struggling Detroit…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M Ends Holdout Rick Cole | October 26, 2016 Frank Mahovlich, Toronto Maple Leafs “Big M”, ended his holdout yesterday by signing his 1966-67 contract. While terms were not officially released, it is believed Mahovlich signed for a base…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Wreck Wings Home Opener Rick Cole | October 23, 2016 Chicago Black Hawks won their second straight game of the young National Hockey League season last night. It came at the expense of the Detroit Red Wings, who were hoping…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: AHL Barons Rout Rochester Rick Cole | October 22, 2016 On a quiet night in the hockey world, the American Hockey League Cleveland Barons took their measure of rival Rochester Americans right in their own building. The Barons handed the…