Maple Leafs: Whipping Boys From the Last Decade Andrew Forbes | March 3, 2021 Toronto is often referred to as a mecca for hockey – a fishbowl city where the play of its players is criticized sometimes unfairly and their mistakes are magnified. For…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 31 Greg Boysen | January 31, 2021 This date in National Hockey League has been good for those brave enough to step in between the pipes and behind the bench. It has also given us some great…
7 Worst Flames Trades Ever THW Archives | December 29, 2020 In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general…
Calgary Flames’ Great Dion Phaneuf Paul Quinney | December 15, 2020 Dion Phaneuf was a great hockey player, but at one time he had a bad ‘reputation’ (from ‘Sleepy PEI town braces for celebrity storm as Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Dion…
Los Angeles Kings’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21 Quinn McLellan | November 14, 2020 The LA Kings have $13.6 million in salary-cap space heading into 2021, which is the second-most in the entire NHL. However, they have a number of atrocious contracts heading into…
Maple Leafs Are Allowing Dion Phaneuf to Visit: Is It All It Seems? The Old Prof | January 20, 2020 In a recent THW Rumors Report, Jim Parsons shared a report from hockey insider Bob McKenzie that former NHL defenseman and Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf is shadowing Brendan…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks, More Jim Parsons | January 19, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to get Justin Williams back. How is he feeling about his return? Did one NHL scribe release accurate terms for…
Maple Leafs Must Name Matthews or Tavares Captain Ryan Szporer | August 28, 2019 There may not be an NHL regulation that states the Toronto Maple Leafs must name a captain before the 2018-19 season. There is common sense though, with Auston Matthews and…
Should the Maple Leafs Sign Phaneuf? The Old Prof | June 17, 2019 As the Sportsnet’s John Shannon reported on Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings bought out the contract of defenseman Dion Phaneuf. Phaneuf had two years left on a $7 million average…
Kings Have Higher Priorities than Phaneuf Contract Ryan Szporer | June 12, 2019 No one should be surprised that Dion Phaneuf is no longer the same player he once was, least of all the Los Angeles Kings. After having acquired the defenseman in…
NHL News & Notes: Shattenkirk, Murray & More Brandon Share-Cohen | December 12, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, Kevin Shattenkirk is injured, Matt Murray has been activated off of the injured reserve and Dion Phaneuf will be out of action while being evaluated…
Maple Leafs’ Recent Dealings With the Senators Andrew Forbes | September 16, 2018 Bitter rivals for years and regular opponents in the playoffs during the early 2000s, it’s understandable that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators have rarely come to terms when…
