Maple Leafs Should Consider Trading Ilya Mikheyev The Old Prof | August 21, 2021 I have come to appreciate my THW readers, even if they don’t agree with me. I spend regular time reading and interacting with readers, even if it’s only to say,…
Maple Leafs Lounge: What Free Agent Loss Stung the Most Kevin Armstrong | August 21, 2021 The free-agent period offered a grim reality check to the Toronto Maple Leafs and its fans. Not one big-name signed, no hometown discounts were given, or team-friendly contracts were signed.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Wellwood, Matthews, Thornton & More The Old Prof | August 20, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share news that the Newfoundland Growlers have hired Eric Wellwood as their new head coach. Second, I’ll share the…
Maple Leafs’ Ondrej Kase Is at a Career Crossroads The Old Prof | August 20, 2021 Ondrej Kase was an interesting signing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He’s only 25 years old and he has talent – in fact, lots of talent. But Maple Leafs’ fans…
Maple Leafs’ Young Forwards: Who Makes the 2021-22 Roster? The Old Prof | August 19, 2021 During the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Kyle Dubas noted that a goal of the organization was to increase the competition for making the Maple Leafs’ roster. He’s…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Panthers, More Jim Parsons | August 19, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs is on the cover of the EA NHL 22 video game again. Does he deserve the honor for…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: October Highlights, Matthews & New Hires The Old Prof | August 18, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll look forward to the start of the regular season – less than two months away – and will suggest…
Maple Leafs Morgan Rielly Is Going to Get Paid…Somewhere The Old Prof | August 17, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ star defenseman Morgan Rielly has another year left on his contract. The numbers on that contract matter both to Rielly and to the Maple Leafs –…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Oilers, Blues, Rangers, Bruins, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | August 16, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars and defenseman John Klingberg are starting to talk contract extension. How will the recent big-ticket blue line signings affect their talks? The…
Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors: Knies vs. Hyman & Why Foligno and Boston The Old Prof | August 16, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take an opportunity to compare the team’s 2021 draft choice Matthew Knies to the departed Zach Hyman. Second, I’ll…
Maple Leafs in a Tough Spot with Defenseman Morgan Rielly The Old Prof | August 15, 2021 From my perspective, the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have two choices. The first choice is to keep Morgan Rielly on the roster and try to re-sign him (although the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Amazon & Angry Dubas The Old Prof | August 14, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I take a look at news that Auston Matthews just had wrist surgery yesterday. I’ll also preview the new Amazon…