Maple Leafs Offseason Shows Organization’s Dysfunction The Old Prof | August 18, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most storied franchises in the NHL. With so many seasons now in the past, there have been many ups and downs not…
How Dave Keon, Greatest Maple Leafs Player, Became a Checker The Old Prof | June 19, 2023 On October 16, 2016, as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ centennial celebrations, Dave Keon was named the greatest player in the team’s history. In 2017, Keon was also named…
Today in Hockey History: June 3 Matthew Zator | June 3, 2023 One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Spencer Lazary | April 25, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100 plus years of history, they have had several characters and numerous Hall of Fame players. Many…
One for the Ages: Dave Keon’s 1979-80 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | March 22, 2023 By the time Dave Keon returned to the NHL for a curtain call with the Hartford Whalers, he was 39 years old. Even at 39, he was still only the…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22 Matthew Zator | November 22, 2022 If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the names of a lot of players who had big moments on this…
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…
Remembering Toronto Maple Leafs’ Glory Andrew Forbes | January 29, 2021 It’s been 53 years since the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans have enjoyed the sights and sounds of a Stanley Cup win – dating all the way back to…
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…
Centennial Classic: Nostalgia Not Going Anywhere Andrew Forbes | January 1, 2017 Since 2008, the NHL has only missed one year when it comes to hosting an outdoor game. From Winter Classics to Heritage Classics and onto the Stadium Series and the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Whip Wobbly Habs Rick Cole | November 7, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings hung the worst beating of the season on the Montreal Canadiens last night at the Olympia in Detroit. Roger Crozier made 22 saves for the shutout…
Maple Leafs News: Home Opener, JVR and the Rookies Anthony Fusco | October 18, 2016 Honouring a century of tradition is no easy feat to pull off. The logistics involved with creating such a huge event are staggering. The Maple Leafs had to create videos,…
