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Tampa Bay Lightning Forgotten Lightning Profile: Darcy Tucker

Forgotten Lightning Profile: Darcy Tucker

Nathan Moser | November 19, 2020

Many hockey fans remember winger Darcy Tucker for his days as a Toronto Maple Leaf. He had spent the most time with the organization and played a significant role along…

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The Maple Leafs and the Legacy of the Muskoka Five

THW Archives | May 23, 2020

Originally published in 2012 February 11, 2012 was a bittersweet night for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mats Sundin, the classy and consummate captain, was honoured with his #13 raised to…

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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mahovlich, Marner, Tavares & More

The Old Prof | August 13, 2019

It’s easy for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to get lost in the one thing that is NOT happening this summer (Mitch Marner signing), and forget about how busy the summer…

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Hate Him or Love Him, Alfie is an Ottawa legend

Malcolm Campbell | September 8, 2016

Last week we went over some of the brightest spots in Daniel Alfredsson’s 18-year NHL career. As promised, today we will be delving into some of the more infamous acts…

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Called Up to the Show: Hockey Players and Rock Stars

Tabatha Patterson | March 5, 2015

In many ways, a hockey game plays out like a song. Each member must participate in the harmonious rhythm to find success together. Each game possesses its own timbre and…

Leafs Need to Stop Recognizing Mediocre Greats

Craig Hagerman | February 23, 2015

It was a historic night in Toronto Saturday. The team won their first game it what seemed like forever, and on top of that hosted Homecoming Night at the Air…

Top 5 Battle of Ontario Moments

Callum Fraser | October 21, 2014

Ever since the late 1990’s when the Toronto Maple Leafs were added back to the Eastern Conference, there has been a brutal rivalry between the only two Ontario-based teams in…

Maple Leafs: Non-Leafs Still Salary Cap Hits

Andrew Forbes | September 30, 2013

With the season looming – and rosters being set – some teams are fighting to drop under the cap by moving players to long-term injury reserve or sending others to…

The Most Hated Toronto Maple Leafs Of All-Time

Mark Ritter | November 1, 2012

As sports fans, most of the allure is drawn from our longing to see our favorite teams bring home a championship. Championships are great, but not every team or fan…

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Epic Flyers Moments: Sami Kapanen’s Heart VS. Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthew Dimmick | September 28, 2012

In 2004, the diminuitive Sami Kapanen was one of the fastest players in the NHL. Standing only 5’9″, his speed went unmatched in both “Fastest Skater” events before the All-Star…

Book Review: Hockey Superstitions

Rebecca Dobrinski | February 6, 2011

Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks.  By Andrew Podnieks.  (2010, Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 175. $19.99 CAN/$17.95. ISBN 978-0-7710-7108-9) Every athletic league…

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Who Makes The Colorado Avalanche out of Camp?

Mike Verminski | September 13, 2010

It’s that time of the year again. Arena crews are painting logo’s and starting to lay down ice and training camps around the league are starting to open. In fact,…

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