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…
NHL News & Notes: Muzzin, Martinook & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 29, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Jake Muzzin will wear No. 8 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jordan Martinook has signed a contract extension in Carolina and Alex Stalock has signed…
Muzzin Makes the Maple Leafs Stronger Contenders The Old Prof | January 29, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs got the defenseman they wanted. Jake Muzzin is coming to Toronto after the Maple Leafs acquired him in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings on…
Maple Leafs Acquire Jake Muzzin From Kings Jim Parsons | January 28, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defender Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Carl Grundstrom, the rights to Sean Durzi and Toronto’s first-round pick in 2019.…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Red Wings, Muzzin, More Jim Parsons | January 21, 2019 In today’s rumor rundown, there is plenty going following a busy Sunday in the NHL. After the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Edmonton Oilers, the team placed two players on waivers…
NHL Rumors: Muzzin and the Leafs, Skinner, Oilers, and More Jim Parsons | January 19, 2019 In today’s rumor rundown the Leafs have to decide the price they’re willing to pay for a defenseman, the Sabres and Jeff Skinner are working hard to get a deal…