Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lindstrom, Joe & Ralph, and Kadri The Old Prof | July 27, 2024 As the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote in his “Physics,” nature abhors a vacuum. He used this concept to explain that nature resists empty space—a vacuum. He believed that a…
The Mental Battle of NHL Goalies: Samsonov and Campbell The Old Prof | November 8, 2023 Just last night, one of my favourite Toronto Maple Leafs “people,” Joe Bowen, tweeted “I feel awful for Jack Campbell. He was so good while here in Toronto but took…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Unfinished Business, Bowen & Avs The Old Prof | August 2, 2022 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I share thoughts about what the team’s philosophy might be heading into the regular season. I’ll also look at both…
Maple Leafs News & Notes: Marleau, Bowen and the Hall of Fame Game Andrew Forbes | November 10, 2018 It was a Hall-of-Fame type week for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they hosted the Hall of Fame game and added a number of special moments to what has been…
Joe Bowen: The Best Calls from a Leafs Legend Brett Slawson | October 19, 2016 Sports broadcasting is an intricate, demanding, and arduous profession. Those who take to the airwaves on an almost nightly basis project their voices to an immense number of viewers, instilling…
Jekyll and Hyde Opening Weekend for the Toronto Marlies Stephen Stoneman | October 17, 2012 It certainly wasn’t the opening weekend that Brian Burke was hoping for when their Baby Leafs were eliminated from the Calder Cup Final in four straight games last June. Ideally…
Counting Down the Top-10 TV Broadcasters in the NHL Today Eric He | August 9, 2012 Being a broadcaster in any sport is always a challenge, and the NHL is no different. Imagine if you went to a hockey game, had a camera and microphone…