Maple Leafs’ Core Four Need to Finally Lead This Team The Old Prof | October 3, 2021 Over the seasons that I’ve watched the Toronto Maple Leafs, one thing I’ve learned about this organization’s ownership is that it learns from season to season. At the end of…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Engvall, Matthews & Clune The Old Prof | October 1, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report that Maple Leafs’ head coach Sheldon Keith has been re-upped to a two-year extension. I’ll also share the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: SDA, Matthews, Cormier, Kase & Goalies The Old Prof | September 29, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll report the bad news that Semyon Der-Arguchintsev was injured during the second preseason game. I also share the good…
NHL Draft History: 1st Pick Overall Alex Hobson | September 29, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…
Maple Leafs’ Matthews & Marner Poised For Record-Breaking Season Shane Seney | September 28, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs are lucky to have two of the best players in the NHL on their top line. Forwards Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are elite offensive players…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Senators Jim Parsons | September 28, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks aren’t just looking into Evander Kane because of allegations by his ex-wife. Meanwhile, it sounds like defenseman Travis Hamonic is facing…
Canadiens’ 2022 Playoff Hopes in Top-Heavy Atlantic Division Blain Potvin | September 28, 2021 The NHL has returned to its previous divisional alignment, meaning that the Montreal Canadiens return to the Atlantic Division and renews their former rivalries, as well as returns to the…
NHL Rumors: Kraken, Blackhawks, Bruins, Rangers, Sharks, Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | September 25, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Seattle Kraken might be getting good news when it comes to one of their key expansion draft selections, while the Chicago Blackhawks are watching…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Galchenyuk, Nylander, Gabriel & Kase The Old Prof | September 24, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share this season’s landing place for former Maple Leafs’ player Alex Galchenyuk. I’ll share a prediction that William Nylander…
Maple Leafs’ Roster Complicated by Auston Matthews Injury The Old Prof | September 23, 2021 When Toronto Maple Leafs’ star center Auston Matthews will be ready to actually practice and play is presently up in the air. On August 13, the Maple Leafs announced that…
Maple Leafs Keeping Rielly May Indicate Big Changes in 2022 Kevin Armstrong | September 23, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs entered training camp with Morgan Rielly still on the team. Despite not re-signing him in the offseason, the organization remains hopeful they will keep the longest-serving…
Maple Leafs Marketing Focused on Changing the Narrative Kevin Armstrong | September 22, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs are selling fans on their new roster, star players, and a renewed sense of optimism for the 2021-22 season. I did say selling, as in advertising.…