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Borje Salming

Swedish Players in the Hockey Hall of Fame

Ryan Gagne | January 10, 2026

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) was established in 1943, with the first players inducted in 1945. There is a misconception about the HHOF because most players enshrined have had…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Maple Leafs’ 3 Best Free Agent Signings of All-Time

Spencer Lazary | December 20, 2025

*This archive was originally written in June 2023 Every offseason, NHL contenders will try to add that key piece through free agency to help their team immediately, and sometimes it…

Categories Archives, Free Agents, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Maple Leafs Transactions, Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 10 NHL Legends Who Never Hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup

Eugene Helfrick | October 12, 2025

If you ask any young hockey player what they want, more than anything, their answer will likely be to win the Stanley Cup. Precious few have the chance to play a…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Darryl Sittler’s Magical 10-Point Game

Jeff Seide | September 18, 2025

Records are made to be broken. But, more than 40 years after Darryl Sittler set the record for most points scored in a single game, it has yet to be…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16

Matthew Zator | September 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 17 The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History

Remembering Borje Salming: “King” of Maple Leafs’ Defensemen

The Old Prof | August 23, 2025

Borje Salming played 16 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989. In his more than 1,000 regular-season games (1,099 to be exact), he scored 148 goals and…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 4 Worst Seasons in Team History

The Old Prof | May 17, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the oldest and most iconic franchises in the NHL. The team, although it was not called the Maple Leafs at the time, began…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: May 12

Matthew Zator | May 12, 2025

This date has provided plenty of big postseason moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. In addition, two Hall of Famers and all-time greats are celebrating birthdays today.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Morgan Rielly Joins Elite Company With 500th Career Point With Maple Leafs

Andrew Forbes | February 26, 2025

On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a three goal deficit in Boston for the first time since Nov. 7, 1963. It was a statement game for the Maple Leafs…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 27

Matthew Zator | January 27, 2025

The top two scorers in National Hockey League history both had memorable nights on this date. Jan. 27 was a very busy date in Montreal, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. Some of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Panthers History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Daily Hockey Trivia – Klefbom, Leafs Defense, Senators Overtime Goals

Jacob Billington | August 9, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 9, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Ottawa Senators, Senators History, Toronto Maple Leafs
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