Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Cowan, Robertson, Matthews & Youth Movement The Old Prof | September 4, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors, I’ll explore a key theme emerging from the offseason: whether it’s time for a youth movement within the team. Notably,…
Easton Cowan Could Be the Maple Leafs’ Best-Kept Secret This Season The Old Prof | September 3, 2024 One of the most surprisingly-quiet aspects of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason has been the lack of discussion surrounding Easton Cowan and his potential to make the team. Despite this,…
3 Radical Ideas the Maple Leafs Need to Embrace The Old Prof | September 1, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs are undeniably a strong team, boasting elite talent that consistently propels them into the postseason. Yet, year after year, they fall short, often exiting in the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Minten, Cowan, Robertson & Berube The Old Prof | August 29, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll dig into three topics affecting the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. First, I’ll share insights about…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Tavares, Minten & Cowan The Old Prof | August 25, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share how part of the team is preparing for the 2024-25 regular season. It seems to be an annual…
Expectations for Maple Leafs’ Cowan Should be Reasonable in Pursuit of Roster Spot Peter Baracchini | August 20, 2024 It’s pretty obvious that the one prospect in the Toronto Maple Leafs system that continues to generate a lot of buzz, is 2023 first-round pick Easton Cowan. A surprise selection…
Maple Leafs’ Case for Letting Mitch Marner Leave in Free Agency The Old Prof | August 6, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs face a pivotal decision regarding Mitch Marner as they try to figure out their salary cap challenges and roster construction after this season. While Marner is…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Nylander, Jarnkrok & Cowan The Old Prof | August 5, 2024 Evaluating player performance can be approached in several ways, each offering a unique perspective. The “eyeball test” has traditionally been the go-to method, where observers gauge a player’s effectiveness based…
Easton Cowan’s Bold Bid for a Maple Leafs Roster Spot The Old Prof | August 2, 2024 Easton Cowan, the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 2023 first-round draft pick, had an exceptional season with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last season. He nearly led his…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Clifford, Holinka & Cowan’s Roster Case The Old Prof | August 1, 2024 This Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors edition will share news about three players at different levels of their development within the organization. One is re-signing a veteran presence, and…
3 Takeaways: Windsor Hosts Team Canada For Summer Showcase Dave Jewell | August 1, 2024 With the Windsor Spitfires missing the 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs, it’s been a long offseason, and fans in the region have been itching for hockey. Fortunately, Hockey Canada…
Maple Leafs Need to Infuse Bottom-Six with Youth The Old Prof | July 28, 2024 One of the most comforting aspects of veteran players is their consistency. Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf are prime examples of reliable veterans who provide steady, predictable performance. They might…