Maple Leafs Player Reviews vs. Blue Jackets The Old Prof | October 22, 2019 On Monday evening, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets when Gustav Nyquist was awarded and scored on a penalty shot during overtime. It was a…
Maple Leafs, Muzzin Aren’t Talking About an Extension Brenton Kemp | October 17, 2019 While the Toronto Maple Leafs were taking on the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, news broke that the team and Jake Muzzin were not engaging in any discussions regarding a…
NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Turris, Muzzin, More Kyle Gipe | October 16, 2019 In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, all rumors come from TSN’s Insider Trading where Pierre LeBrun, Bob McKenzie, and Darren Dreger bring the latest news. The rumors include optimism surrounding Dustin…
Predicting Which Maple Leafs Defensemen Will Return in 2020-21 Brenton Kemp | September 17, 2019 Yes, the 2019-20 NHL season is only 16 days away, and I’m just as excited as you are. However, like most NHL front offices, I am always enjoying the present…
Gardiner’s Contract a Misstep for Maple Leafs Chris Faria | September 8, 2019 A strange summer for Jake Gardiner finally came to a close on Sept. 6 as he signed a four-year deal worth $4.05 million per season with the Carolina Hurricanes. As…
Has the Maple Leafs’ Defence Actually Improved? Chris Faria | August 27, 2019 Over the course of the summer, we’ve seen the Toronto Maple Leafs essentially overhaul their defence. The dynamic Tyson Barrie was acquired from the Colorado Avalanche alongside Alexander Kerfoot, while…
Maple Leafs Show Long-Term Approach on Deadline Day Nathan Kanter | February 26, 2019 During Monday’s trade deadline, seven of the eight Atlantic Division teams were very quiet. The league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t make a single tweak to their already formidable roster. The…
Travis Dermott: Maple Leafs’ Star in the Making The Old Prof | February 17, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman Travis Dermott is going to be an NHL star. That, in English grammar terminology, is a declarative sentence. And, I am declaring it up front.…
Maple Leafs News & Notes: Rielly’s Highs & Matthews Negotiations Andrew Forbes | February 5, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in full swing following an all-star break that saw both Auston Matthews and John Tavares take part in the festivities in San Jose. Now,…
THW Podcast – Ep 9: Leafs, Flyers, Rangers w/ Guest Andrew Chelney Jim Parsons | January 31, 2019 On the ninth episode of The Hockey Writers Podcast, we bring a number of writers from our THW family to speak on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, the All-Star Game,…
Muzzin’s Impact on the Maple Leafs Will Billinghurst | January 31, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defence was the biggest question heading into this season. Are they good enough or do they need to make significant improvements? Toronto’s management gave the group…
Maple Leafs’ Muzzin – What You Need to Know The Old Prof | January 30, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs, in the first big trade prior to the Feb. 25 trade deadline, picked up left-handed defenseman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings for their 2019…