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Frank Mahovlich

Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All-Time

The Old Prof | August 31, 2025

In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. I wrote this during the 2019-20 NHL regular…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career

Greg Boysen | August 19, 2025

Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles, Red Wings History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 13

Matthew Zator | January 13, 2025

This date in National Hockey League history is jammed-packed with so many all-time greats that even one of the biggest baseball legends made an appearance on the ice. Fans in…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Daily Hockey Trivia – Number 99, Canadiens Number 10 & Sittler

Jacob Billington | August 21, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 21, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Calgary Flames, Canadiens History, Edmonton Oilers, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Montreal Canadiens, Oilers History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies in Maple Leafs’ Exclusive Under-22 Playoff Goal Scorers Club

Ben Fisher | May 2, 2024

The significance behind Matthew Knies’ Game 5 overtime winner wasn’t lost on anyone on Tuesday night. For one game, at least, it saved the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season, helping them…

Categories Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Commentary: Matthews, Mahovlich, Gilmour & Sittler

The Old Prof | April 10, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs might be coming off of their most grueling span of games in memory. They just finished a nine-game in a thirteen-day stretch, six of the games…

Categories Column, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mahovlich, Marner, Tavares & More

The Old Prof | August 13, 2019

It’s easy for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to get lost in the one thing that is NOT happening this summer (Mitch Marner signing), and forget about how busy the summer…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Blow 2-Goal Lead, Tie Habs

Rick Cole | November 3, 2016

Toronto Maple Leafs scored two first-period goals against the Montreal Canadiens last night but couldn’t hang on and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with the Habs at Maple…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M Ends Holdout

Rick Cole | October 26, 2016

Frank Mahovlich, Toronto Maple Leafs “Big M”, ended his holdout yesterday by signing his 1966-67 contract. While terms were not officially released, it is believed Mahovlich signed for a base…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Wreck Wings Home Opener

Rick Cole | October 23, 2016

Chicago Black Hawks won their second straight game of the young National Hockey League season last night. It came at the expense of the Detroit Red Wings, who were hoping…

Categories Blackhawks History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Trending

Panthers Add Three to Front Office Staff

Marc Cavella | June 19, 2016

The Florida Panthers continued their off-season re-organization this week by adding three new members to their front-office staff. On June 16th, the club named Peter Mahovlich as a Special Advisor…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Management

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M First Leaf to Tally 250

Rick Cole | February 27, 2016

Frank Mahovlich made history in front of the home fans as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in one of three National Hockey League games played last…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs
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