Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin Trade Spencer Lazary | January 20, 2026 It’s been more than six years since the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings, in a trade on Jan. 28, 2019, that had fans ecstatic.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanev Injury, Knies’ Grit & Team Chemistry The Old Prof | December 10, 2025 The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate a mix of anticipation and unease as the season unfolds. Injuries, young players stepping into the spotlight, and shifts in line chemistry are…
Jake Muzzin’s Maple Leafs Legacy: Leadership, Grit & Loyalty The Old Prof | September 10, 2025 Jake Muzzin’s journey to becoming a beloved defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs is a story of grit, resilience, and undeniable leadership. Born in Woodstock, Ontario, Muzzin’s path to the…
Ben Danford’s Unusual Start to Becoming a Maple Leafs Prospect The Old Prof | August 27, 2025 For most young NHL prospects, draft day is the beginning of their story. For Ben Danford, it’s already been a whirlwind. Born February 6, 2006, in Belleville, Ontario, the 6-foot-2,…
6 Penguins Draft Picks That Didn’t Work Out in Pittsburgh Nick Horwat | July 17, 2025 Every team has them. Players they took in a draft but went on to have success in other cities. Maybe the original team didn’t think the player was good enough,…
Tavares Beats the CRA: What the Ruling Means for Maple Leafs and Future Free Agents The Old Prof | June 18, 2025 While the future of John Tavares with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain — with questions still swirling about whether he’ll re-sign or move on — one issue has now…
Ranking the 5 Best Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Moves Since 2016-17 Ben Fisher | March 5, 2025 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ status as projected buyers ahead of Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline is a privileged position and a familiar one for nearly a decade. Again, comfortably in control…
When Courage Becomes a Gamble: Maple Leafs Fallout From McCabe’s Fight The Old Prof | January 7, 2025 The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a dramatic overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday (Jan. 5). However, the celebration was marred by an injury to Jake McCabe. While some…
Jake McCabe’s Return Is Crucial to the Maple Leafs Defense The Old Prof | September 7, 2024 In a recent episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman reported that Jake McCabe and the Toronto Maple Leafs have begun preliminary talks about a contract extension. Friedman shared…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Stolarz, Woll, Danford & Cowan The Old Prof | July 25, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll examine the state of the team’s goalies. Although The Athletic ranked the Maple Leafs goaltending very low, the organization’s…
Maple Leafs Need to Pursue Nikita Zadorov This Offseason The Old Prof | May 14, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs have long grappled with the challenge of solidifying the team’s defensive core. While Morgan Rielly brings offensive power to the blue line, the team has sought…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Muzzin, Jones & Gregor The Old Prof | October 9, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report some of the spate of news that’s been emerging from the team over this long Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.…