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Dave Keon

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…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

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…

Categories Archives, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

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…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Stars History

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Top 10 Lists

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…

Categories Archives, Defunct Teams, Hockey History

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…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Rangers History

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…

Categories Maple Leafs History

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…

Categories Maple Leafs History

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…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

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…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs

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…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

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,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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