Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Over the Hill Gang, Pietrangelo, Simmonds & More The Old Prof | October 15, 2020 One of the things I’m coming to appreciate about the work of covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers is the great readers who share their thoughts with…
Maple Leafs Are More Competitive After Free Agent Signings Peter Baracchini | October 10, 2020 One day before the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas spoke to the media and made it very clear that his focus this offseason was…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brodie, Simmonds & Potential Waivers? The Old Prof | October 10, 2020 For the Toronto Maple Leafs, a lot of things have happened since yesterday morning. Still, some things haven’t happened yet, and some actions must happen soon. In short, the Maple…
Maple Leafs Signing of Wayne Simmonds is 2 Years in the Making Kevin Armstrong | October 9, 2020 It was a priority for the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason – get tougher to play against. Shortly after the free agent signing window opened, that box has been checked. Welcome…
Maple Leafs Sign Wayne Simmonds to 1-Year Deal Peter Baracchini | October 9, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the first teams to dip into the free agent market, signing veteran winger Wayne Simmonds to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million according…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dubas, 2020 Draft, Simmonds & More The Old Prof | October 6, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll focus on Twitter to take a look at some of the smaller news “bites” that have been emerging from…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Lightning, Coyotes, More Jim Parsons | October 6, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Arizona Coyotes have been given a deadline by Oliver Ekman-Larsson to make any trade. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres have been more than kind to…
Maple Leafs Can Add Forward Depth In Free Agency Peter Baracchini | September 12, 2020 We know the Toronto Maple Leafs top-six forward unit is one of the deepest in the league. They have incredible talent and skill that many teams would like to replicate.…
How the Maple Leafs Could Build the Best Fourth Line in NHL History The Old Prof | September 11, 2020 In this post, I am going to make a case that the Toronto Maple Leafs might have a unique opportunity to create the best fourth line in NHL history by…
The Maple Leafs Need Grit, but Simmonds Isn’t the Answer Chris Faria | September 11, 2020 It seems like every prominent NHLer from the Greater Toronto Area is linked to the Maple Leafs at one point or another. Steven Stamkos was reportedly close to signing with…
Should the Oilers Look at Wayne Simmonds? Jim Parsons | September 10, 2020 On Tuesday, Pierre LeBrun posted an article that cited comments from pending unrestricted free agent forward Wayne Simmonds. During Simmonds interview with the hockey insider, he said he was, “open…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, More Jim Parsons | September 9, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is news on Kris Letang feeling uncertain in Pittsburgh, Robin Lehner and the Vegas Golden Knights are talking deal, and the Chicago Blackhawks have…