Marner vs. Maple Leafs: Navigating High-Stakes Contracts The Old Prof | September 19, 2024 It’s fascinating to hear Mitch Marner talk about why staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs is so important to him. There’s no hesitation when he speaks—Toronto is where he wants…
Treliving Confident Hakanpaa Will Be Ready for the Maple Leafs The Old Prof | September 13, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has addressed growing concerns over defenceman Jani Hakanpaa’s injury status, reassuring fans that the Finnish blueliner is progressing well in his rehab.…
Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson Standoff: Treliving vs. Dubas Approach The Old Prof | September 9, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs are at a crossroads with young forward Nick Robertson. The situation offers a fascinating glimpse into how Brad Treliving’s approach as a general manager might differ…
Time for the Maple Leafs to Move Nick Robertson The Old Prof | August 31, 2024 Nick Robertson’s journey with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been a rollercoaster, filled with promise, setbacks, and perseverance. A second-round pick in 2019, Robertson has shown glimpses of his scoring…
Do the Maple Leafs Have Too Many Voices in the Boardroom? The Old Prof | August 26, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs fans are far from happy. They seem to be pointing all sorts of fingers. However, the big bogeyman continues to be an unbalanced salary structure that continues…
Could the Maple Leafs Be in the Market for a Left Winger? Rupert McDonald | August 26, 2024 The 2024-25 season is less than two months away, but the Toronto Maple Leafs may not be done making changes to their roster just yet. After another disappointing playoff exit,…
Fixing the Maple Leafs’ Defence: Treliving’s Long-Term Goal The Old Prof | August 20, 2024 Those who have read my posts know that I believe former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has often been unfairly blamed for the team’s troubles. While it’s…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Penguins, Flames Jim Parsons | August 18, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs hinted that they aren’t done playing with their lineup prior to opening night. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche need to find ways…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Virtue, Petruzzelli & Murray The Old Prof | August 17, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore several offseason developments, starting with a phrase from second-year general manager (GM) Brad Treliving: “Everything was on 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’ Nick Robertson Seeking Fresh Start, But Where? The Old Prof | August 13, 2024 Nick Robertson’s situation with the Toronto Maple Leafs has taken a complicated turn. A month ago, the young forward, a restricted free agent without arbitration rights, made it clear to…
Maple Leafs’ Low Front-Office Ranking a Result of Failed Promise Jim Parsons | August 12, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ extremely low ranking on The Athletic’s fan survey of front-office NHL groups shouldn’t be a shock. Perhaps it’s a tad surprising given the team’s reshaping of…