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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 10

October 10, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers

Oct. 10 has provided an incredible number of firsts in National Hockey League history. There have been first games played by new franchises, NHL debuts by some of the all-time …

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Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Sabres History Tags Lanny McDonald, Scotty Bowman, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Glenn Anderson

October 2, 2020 by Andrew Forbes
Forgotten Toronto Maple Leafs Glenn Anderson

Not every player that has donned the Toronto Maple Leafs’ blue and white is recognized for their time with the team. Some are remembered for their tenure with other NHL …

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Categories Archives, Maple Leafs History Tags Glenn Anderson

What Mats Sundin Meant to Toronto Hockey

September 30, 2020 by THW Archives
Mats Sundin, Toronto Maple Leafs

Though Sundin was a quiet leader, fans and members of the media alike will never forget what Mats Sundin did for Toronto hockey. Anyone who’s a legitimate Maple Leafs advocate will say it doesn’t matter that Sundin never won hockey’s most hallowed prize.

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History Tags Mats Sundin, Steve Thomas

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 30

September 30, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Mats Sundin, Toronto Maple Leafs

On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the National Hockey League signed one of its future legends. Also, three different team captains where named and a …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 30

Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History Tags Dave Tippett, Howie Morenz, Mats Sundin, Top Story

Terry Sawchuk – How the Maple Leafs Snagged the Hall of Fame Goalie

September 27, 2020 by THW Archives
Terry Sawchuk, Johnny Bower

The following is one of our many posts written as if it were 1964, as the events unfolded. It’s a slow hockey news day this 27th of September, 1964, so we …

Read moreTerry Sawchuk – How the Maple Leafs Snagged the Hall of Fame Goalie

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History Tags 1964, Goalie Archives, Gump Worsley, Punch Imlach, Sid Abel, Terry Sawchuk

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20

September 20, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Guy Lafleur Quebec Nordiques

There have been some unique moments in National Hockey League history that have occurred on this date. Two heated rivals in California closed out an old barn with a crazy …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 20

Categories Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History Tags Guy Lafleur, Kirk Muller, Mark Giordano, Top Story

Glenn Anderson Trade Revisited

September 19, 2020 by Andrew Forbes
Glenn Anderson of the Edmonton Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a long and storied history. It’s one filled with success, disappointment and a long list of players that have donned the blue and white. Some …

Read moreGlenn Anderson Trade Revisited

Categories Archives, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History Tags Glenn Anderson, Grant Fuhr, Peter Ing, Vincent Damphousse

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19

September 19, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers

Sept. 18 was a good day for National Hockey League debuts as a former number one overall pick and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 19

Categories Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History, Stars History Tags Eric Lindros, Grant Fuhr, Jamie Benn, Top Story

Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

September 18, 2020 by Jeff Seide
Darryl Sittler #27 of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in …

Read moreDarryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

Categories Archives, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles Tags Darryl Sittler, Harold Ballard, Lanny McDonald, Punch Imlach

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 18

September 18, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Scotty Bowman

This has been a very important date in the history of the National Hockey League. In addition to two franchise playing in their first games, Sept. 18 has been the …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 18

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History Tags John Cullen, Phil Kessel, Scotty Bowman, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17

September 17, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals

Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut. …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 17

Categories Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History Tags Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews, Guy Lafleur, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 15

September 15, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Beliveau and Richard

The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big tournaments and one of the greatest players to ever skate in the …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 15

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History Tags Johnny Bucyk, Mario Lemieux, Maurice Richard, Top Story
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