Dakota Joshua Is the Gritty Forward the Maple Leafs Always Needed The Old Prof | July 18, 2025 When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a 2028 fourth-round pick to acquire Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks, the move didn’t make major headlines. There were no splashy graphics, no…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rielly’s Role, Thrun’s Arrival & More Moves Ahead? The Old Prof | July 15, 2025 As the Toronto Maple Leafs navigate the back half of their offseason, a few things have become clear. First, they still have roster holes to fill. Second, they may be…
Derek Lalonde Joins Maple Leafs: A Quiet Hire with Championship Credentials The Old Prof | June 10, 2025 The Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant coaching addition this week, hiring Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach. While the move might fly under the radar, Lalonde’s resume and winning…
How Mitch Marner’s Exit Could Reignite Morgan Rielly The Old Prof | June 6, 2025 If the buzz around Mitch Marner is accurate, he’s likely played his last game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. That departure, while emotionally complex given Marner’s roots in Toronto, might…
Berube Backs Marner: Should the Coach’s Word Carry More Weight Than Fan Frustration? The Old Prof | May 31, 2025 If you read the comments to posts on The Hockey Writers, the Toronto Maple Leafs fanbase has made one thing loud and clear this offseason. It’s time to move on…
4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ Brad Treliving End-of-Season Press Conference Spencer Lazary | May 29, 2025 The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ general manager Brad Treliving finally met with the media for his end-of-season press conference. He started the availability by acknowledging the departure of Brendan Shanahan and…
How Long Does the Maple Leafs’ Next Leadership Group Get to Win a Stanley Cup? The Old Prof | May 28, 2025 Let me admit this from the start. I frustrate many Maple Leafs fans by being an apologist for players, coaches, and executives. I come by it honestly. My academic work…
Maple Leafs CEO Keith Pelley’s Promise: Fans First, Jerseys Second The Old Prof | May 24, 2025 When Keith Pelley was appointed President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in April 2024, Toronto Maple Leafs fans got a seasoned executive with a strong background…
NHL Rumours: Shanahan, Islanders, Berube, Maple Leafs, Senators Jacob Billington | May 24, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Islanders have hired Mathieu Darche as their general manager, which could indicate that Brendan Shanahan will not be joining the team in…
Comparing Rick Tocchet to Other Former Flyers to Coach the Team Andrew McGuinness | May 21, 2025 Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers introduced Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history. His candidacy has several pluses and minuses, but Tocchet’s previous role in the organization…
Maple Leafs’ Reset Is a Step Forward, Not Back The Old Prof | May 21, 2025 For years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have built around skill. Elite talent, high-end puck movement, and regular-season dominance defined their identity. But that same identity keeps breaking under the pressure…
Key Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ End-of-Season Media Availability Spencer Lazary | May 20, 2025 It is that time of the year again, when the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the media for their end-of-season media availability. Less than 48 hours removed from their Game 7…
