Then and Now: The Maple Leafs All-Time Centres Andrew Forbes | March 14, 2021 From time to time The Hockey Writers’ editors look back on old articles that generated some buzz. Today, Mar. 14, marks the anniversary of Hockey Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler…
Flyer Trades: Acquiring Darryl Sittler Nathan Moser | December 7, 2020 One of the biggest names in Toronto Maple Leafs history is center Darryl Sittler. He is arguably one of the all-time faces of the Original Six franchise along with others…
Classic Draft Day Quotes Josh Bell | June 12, 2020 One of the most exciting days of the hockey calendar comes near the end of every June, Draft Day. It’s a time where teenagers dreams are met, teams stock their…
Toronto Maple Leafs With 100-Point Seasons Andrew Forbes | February 13, 2020 A storied franchise, it’s only natural that the Toronto Maple Leafs have seen their fair share of stars don the blue and white jersey. In fact, a number of them…
Darryl Sittler: Two Iconic Stories of the Maple Leafs’ Captain The Old Prof | January 6, 2019 Darryl Sittler played in the National Hockey League from 1970 until 1985. Although for most of that time he played for his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, he also added three…
Is Matthews the Best Maple Leafs’ Center Ever? The Old Prof | December 16, 2018 On March 14, 2017, on the 35th anniversary of Darryl Sittler becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs history, The Hockey Writers’ Andrew Forbes wrote a thoughtful…
London Knights’ History of First-Round NHL Talent Andrew Forbes | March 16, 2017 They seem to be among the best in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) on a yearly basis. Even after losing arguably their three best offensive…
The Toronto Maple Leafs & the NHL Record Book THW Archives | February 7, 2017 On this date, Feb. 7, 1976, Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler set an NHL record with 10 points in one game — he scored six goals and added…
Former Leaf Darryl Sittler Joins Canada’s Walk of Fame Andrew Forbes | August 23, 2016 One of the more recognizable Leafs of all-time will get a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. It was announced on Tuesday that former Toronto captain and St. Jacobs, Ontario…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | December 16, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Which Maple Leafs Belong on Legends Row? Andrew Forbes | September 2, 2014 Fan Fest starts this week in Toronto as the Maple Leafs and their fans gear up and ready themselves for the start of the 2014-15 regular season. In addition, the…
Winter Classic: The Original Backyard Game Andrew Forbes | December 26, 2013 Every young athlete who has laced up their skates or stepped to the plate has thought – at least once – about what it would be like to play professionally.…