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…
Maple Leafs Prioritize Goal Prevention in Key Offseason Moves The Old Prof | August 8, 2024 It hasn’t taken long for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to notice the distinct difference between the approaches of the two general managers (GMs.) Former GM Kyle Dubas built his team…
Maple Leafs Get Crushed In Front Office Rankings Survey Jim Parsons | August 7, 2024 Dropping three more spots since last year’s rankings, the Toronto Maple Leafs are, once again, among the lowest of the lows in the NHL when it comes to confidence in…
Maple Leafs’ Overblown Jani Hakanpaa Jersey Controversy The Old Prof | August 7, 2024 Is everyone so thirsty for Toronto Maple Leafs news that they’re losing their minds over this minor incident? So, Jani Hakanpaa is in Finland, signing autographs like good hockey players…
Maple Leafs’ Backup Plans for Extended Robertson Signing Standoff Jim Parsons | August 5, 2024 Nick Robertson, the 22-year-old restricted free-agent winger for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has declared his intention not to re-sign with the team this summer. An RFA who could be part…
Brad Treliving Reshaping Maple Leafs in His Own Image The Old Prof | July 22, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs have made the playoffs consistently but have fallen short in the postseason. Under former general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas, the team had the elite talent to…
Maple Leafs Score Big with Scouting Director Mark Leach The Old Prof | July 19, 2024 On Thursday (July 18), the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that general manager (GM) Brad Treliving was hiring Mark Leach as the team’s new director of amateur scouting. Leach replaces Wes…