Lindholm’s Difficult Journey to the Maple Leafs The Old Prof | January 27, 2019 On Jan. 7, 2019, something very special happened when the Toronto Maple Leafs played the Nashville Predators. Two old friends played against each other. No doubt, that’s happened many…
Maple Leaf Questions & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, Nylander & Gardiner The Old Prof | January 25, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. The Capitals came into town a road-weary team, but the game was tied 2-2 after two periods. During the…
NHL News & Notes: Chiarelli, Gardiner & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 23, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, the Edmton Oilers have fired Peter Chiarelli from his role as general manager, Jake Gardiner is a game-time decision for the Toronto Maple Leafs and…
Can the Maple Leafs New ‘3M Line’ Carry Them? The Old Prof | January 23, 2019 Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock has made changes. He has created a new line combination of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Patrick Marleau. Obviously, I have (as I am…
NHL Rumors: Talbot, Matthews, Devils, Wild, More Jim Parsons | January 22, 2019 In today’s rumor rundown, there is an update out of Toronto on the negotiations with Auston Matthews, a potential plan in place when it comes to the goaltending situation in…
Matthews & Marner Paired as Maple Leafs Search for Answers The Canadian Press | January 22, 2019 TORONTO — Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are the last players off the ice at the conclusion of every Toronto Maple Leafs’ pre-game warmup. As the in-arena music blares and fans press against the glass looking for a souvenir, the talented duo&nbs…
NHL News & Notes: Teravainen, Spooner, Johnsson & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 21, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed Teuvo Teravainen to a contract extension, Ryan Spooner and Ty Rattie have been placed on waivers, Andreas Johnsson is out…
Are the Maple Leafs Simply Not Good Enough? The Old Prof | January 21, 2019 After John Tavares signed as a Toronto Maple Leaf last summer, the hopes of the fans were buoyant. Certainly, this was to be the season the team would contend for…
Coyotes Sink Slumping Maple Leafs – Hinostroza With Winner The Canadian Press | January 21, 2019 TORONTO — Vinnie Hinostroza scored the winner in the third period as the Arizona Coyotes defeated the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Sunday night. Clayton Keller, Mario Kempe and Lawson Crouse, into an empty net, had the other goals for …
NHL Rumors: Muzzin and the Leafs, Skinner, Oilers, and More Jim Parsons | January 19, 2019 In today’s rumor rundown the Leafs have to decide the price they’re willing to pay for a defenseman, the Sabres and Jeff Skinner are working hard to get a deal…
Maple Leafs’ Return If They Move Johnsson or Kapanen The Old Prof | January 19, 2019 On Jan. 17, Jim Parsons’ rumors report cited Bob McKenzie’s belief that the Toronto Maple Leafs would consider trading Andreas Johnsson or Kasperi Kapanen in the right deal. McKenzie was clear that the Maple…
Panthers Top Maple Leafs – Snap 7-Game Losing Streak The Canadian Press | January 19, 2019 SUNRISE, Fla. — Mike Matheson scored the winning goal to help the Florida Panthers snap a seven-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night. Mike Hoffman and Frank Vatrano also scored for Florida. Roberto Luongo made 20 sa…