Ranking the Toronto Maple Leafs Captains Since 1967 Ben Fisher | August 21, 2024 Last week, Auston Matthews officially became the 26th captain in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise, assuming the ‘C’ from John Tavares as part of a long-planned transition.…
Maple Leafs’ Reputation Hinges on Their Treatment of Tavares The Old Prof | August 21, 2024 Last Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially named Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history, succeeding John Tavares for the 2024-25 NHL season. Tavares had held the captaincy since…
Matthews and Laine: Comparing Careers as Rivalry Resurfaces Jim Parsons | August 20, 2024 The rivalry between Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine, once a hot topic among NHL fans, has reignited with Laine’s recent trade to the Montreal Canadiens. With both players now in…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Berube, Rielly, Tavares & Matthews The Old Prof | August 19, 2024 As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the next season, there’s tons of speculation about the changes that could help the team elevate its play. They have already made…
Maple Leafs Captaincy Will Force Auston Matthews to Change The Old Prof | August 18, 2024 From the outside, there are a couple of things to notice about the Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews. First, he’s a great player. Hardly anyone is as prolific a goal…
Can Mitch Marner Win Back Maple Leafs Fans? The Old Prof | August 17, 2024 When Mitch Marner first arrived as a rookie with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was a fan favorite. The young, affable player showcased exceptional talent, excelling defensively and offensively. Marner’s…
How Does Auston Matthews Being Named Captain Affect the Maple Leafs? Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 17, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs recently decided to make a leadership change that took the hockey world by storm, taking the “C” off of John Tavares and naming superstar Auston Matthews…
Maple Leafs’ New Captain Auston Matthews Having Positive Impact on Arizona Ice Hockey Parker Beh | August 16, 2024 This past Wednesday (Aug. 14), the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that forward Auston Matthews will be their 26th captain in franchise history. The move comes after forward John Tavares was…
Auston Matthews’ Journey to Becoming the Maple Leafs’ 26th Captain Spencer Lazary | August 15, 2024 Auston Matthews, one of the NHL’s most electrifying talents, has recently been named the 26th captain in the storied history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also will be the…
Treliving Skirts Truth on Captaincy Change Impacting Tavares Talks Jim Parsons | August 15, 2024 John Tavares gave up his spot as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs to Auston Matthews this week, ushering in the next era of leadership in Toronto. It was…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Tavares, Samsonov & Schultz The Old Prof | August 14, 2024 In today’s edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll dive into today’s biggest headline: Auston Matthews being named captain. After this significant decision, I’ll also explore what’s next…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Flyers, Blue Jackets Jim Parsons | August 13, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that Evander Kane of the Edmonton Oilers could go onto LTIR and have offseason surgery, while talk from an insider is that…