Maple Leafs and the Media: Trying to Control the Narrative The Old Prof | June 4, 2021 All season long, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ young stars – Auston Matthews (23-years-old) and Mitch Marner (24-years-old) – led their team in scoring. They also placed well across the entire…
Maple Leafs Should Look to Address ‘Killer Instinct’ in Free Agency Peter Baracchini | June 4, 2021 At the end of season press conference, Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan mentioned that something was missing with this group that led to their monumental 3-1 series lead collapse.…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, More Jim Parsons | June 4, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators are both open to moving their respective first-round draft picks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. What do they…
Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors: Matthews, Andersen, Muzzin & Tavares The Old Prof | June 3, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share recent news from the team that is emerging from the organization. Item One: Auston Matthews Is a Finalist…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Capitals, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | June 3, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mark Scheifele is looking at a potential suspension for his charge on Jake Evans of the Montreal Canadiens. There is talk about T.J. Oshie and…
Maple Leafs Face One Big Offseason Question With No Clear Answer Alex Hobson | June 3, 2021 For the fifth year in a row with this core, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to get it done when it mattered. And, honestly, as much as we all love…
Maple Leafs News: Grading Playoff Production, Whose Play Didn’t Cut It? The Old Prof | June 2, 2021 Yesterday, in my Toronto Maple Leafs’ News edition column, I graded the Maple Leafs’ playoff production and looked at three players who I felt showed up for the team. Those…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Senators, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | June 2, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is it possible the Toronto Maple Leafs are upset enough about an early exit that someone like Sheldon Keefe, Kyle Dubas or Brendan Shanhan could…
Maple Leafs vs. Oilers Offseason: Similar, But Totally Different Situations Jim Parsons | June 2, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in similar situations after a terribly disappointing playoff run that saw neither franchise make it out of the first round. Both…
Maple Leafs News: Grading Playoff Production, Who Showed Up? The Old Prof | June 1, 2021 First, the caveat is that – if you’ve read past posts I’ve created – you know that I support the Toronto Maple Leafs’ organizational plan going forward. I believe the…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Blue Jackets, More Jim Parsons | June 1, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is all sorts of talk about changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs roster after another disappointing first-round playoff exit. Who will stay, who will…
Maple Leafs Play the Same Ol’ Song In Round 1 Collapse Peter Baracchini | June 1, 2021 It wasn’t the situation that the Toronto Maple Leafs wanted including their fan base. Up 3-1 in the series to their long time rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, only to see…