Maple Leafs New Look Power Play Could Be Key to Their Success Peter Baracchini | October 6, 2021 During the early part of the 2020-21 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs power play seemed unstoppable. A top unit boasting one of the top goal scorers in the league in…
Maple Leafs Top Six Forwards Still in Question Kevin Armstrong | October 6, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs have a problem, a good problem, but a problem non the less. There are two gaping holes in the lineup and no shortage of players to…
Maple Leafs: 3 Key Factors for Success in 2021-22 Shane Seney | October 5, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs have lots riding on this season. It feels like the Stanley Cup Playoff struggles have run their course, and the 2021-22 season is an all-or-nothing type…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Kivihalme & Kressler The Old Prof | October 4, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at Auston Matthews’ return to a full-contact practice. I’ll report that the Maple Leafs placed Teemu…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Predators, Flyers, Lightning, More Jim Parsons | October 4, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have learned they’ll be without forward Josh Archibald for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, Auston Matthews looks to be making strong progress and…
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…