Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Andersen, New Captain, Matthews The Old Prof | September 10, 2019 There’s speculation about Mitch Marner’s continuing negotiations with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but different hockey insiders are offering different thoughts about what might happen. This is a crucial week, because…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | September 9, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is a team that has shown interest in defenseman Justin Faulk, but that there are complications with any potential trade. So too, Carolina wasn’t…
Jake Gardiner Leaves the Maple Leafs: Why I’m Glad He’s Gone The Old Prof | September 9, 2019 This past week, defenseman Jake Gardiner signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. His contract was for four years and totaled $16.2 million. It’s exactly the same salary-cap hit he had with…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Blues, Maple Leafs, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | September 8, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there seems to be a reason the Nashville Predators haven’t locked up defenseman Roman Josi yet, NHL insiders note why other teams are upset with…
Gardiner’s Contract a Misstep for Maple Leafs Chris Faria | September 8, 2019 A strange summer for Jake Gardiner finally came to a close on Sept. 6 as he signed a four-year deal worth $4.05 million per season with the Carolina Hurricanes. As…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gardiner, Matthews, Robertson, Barrie The Old Prof | September 7, 2019 Finally, there’s solid NHL news about the Toronto Maple Leafs. One veteran has gone and one young prospect is just beginning his climb up the ranks. As well, there’s insight…
Auston Matthews Content to Stay Out of Marner Contract Talks The Canadian Press | September 6, 2019 CHICAGO — Not usually one to shy away from the limelight, Auston Matthews is more than happy to sit this one out. Unlike teammate Mitch Marner and a host of other still-unsigned restricted free agents, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ star snagged his big-mone…
Maple Leafs Round Table: Should Leafs, Dubas Give Marner a Deadline? Andrew Forbes | September 6, 2019 With a new season around the corner comes a new year of The Hockey Writers’ Maple Leafs Round Table. New faces donning the blue and white, with commentary from new…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marleau, Marner & Gardiner The Old Prof | September 5, 2019 Recent news and rumors have emerged to complicate the Marner negotiations. What’s happening there? In this post, I will try to explore some of the rumors that have popped up…
Analyzing the Maple Leafs’ Depth Down the Middle Brenton Kemp | September 4, 2019 There’s a handful of items that championship-caliber NHL teams have in common. Solid goaltending, sound defense and experience are a few of those items. That said, you will be hard-pressed…
Can Ceci Turn Over a New (Maple) Leaf in Toronto? Chris Faria | September 4, 2019 On July 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs made one of their most important moves of the summer, trading away Nikita Zaitsev, Connor Brown, and Michael Carcone to the Ottawa Senators…
Predicting the Maple Leafs’ Power Play Units Brenton Kemp | September 3, 2019 In the 2017-18 season, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock went the ‘spread the wealth’ route in regard to his power play units, much to the dismay of many…