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Darryl Sittler’s Magical 10-Point Game

Jeff Seide | September 18, 2023

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

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16

Matthew Zator | September 16, 2023

The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history reported to his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year…

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

5 Must-Watch Maple Leafs Games in 2023-24

Spencer Lazary | September 15, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a very abrupt ending to their campaign last season, which hopefully means that they will bounce back this season stronger and hungrier than ever. We…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

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

The Old Prof | August 23, 2023

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

Maple Leafs’ 4 Worst Seasons in Team History

The Old Prof | July 22, 2023

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 Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Expect Maple Leafs Klingberg to Have Career Season

The Old Prof | July 20, 2023

Flashback to last season’s trade deadline. As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepared for last season’s playoffs, strengthening their defensive lineup was a top priority. Among the names in trade rumours…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Swedish Players in the Hockey Hall of Fame

Ryan Gagne | July 11, 2023

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, Editor's Choice, Hockey History

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

Spencer Lazary | June 26, 2023

With NHL free agency opening in less than 10 days, all 32 NHL teams will be in preparation mode. Before that, the 2023 NHL Draft will take place on June,…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Revisiting Tomas Kaberle’s Time with the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Old Prof | June 5, 2023

Who would have thought that a player drafted in the eighth round (204th overall) would go on to have such a long career with the Toronto Maple Leafs? That’s what…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: May 12

Matthew Zator | May 12, 2023

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

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

Eugene Helfrick | April 28, 2023

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

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 27

Matthew Zator | January 27, 2023

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 Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Panthers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History
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