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Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard

Tony Wolak | May 2, 2022

With the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs starting, the beloved playoff beards are back. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent…

San Jose Sharks News & Rumors: Hertl, Thornton, Middleton & More

Colton Pankiw | March 17, 2022

In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, Tomas Hertl is off the trade board, as he signed a lengthy extension on Wednesday afternoon. That doesn’t mean the…

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 14

Greg Boysen | February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown…

Maple Leafs Seeing More Maturity & Leadership From Matthews

The Old Prof | January 13, 2022

The last time the Toronto Maple Leafs played in Arizona was Sheldon Keefe’s first game as the head coach. The team had basically quit on former coach Mike Babcock, and…

5 Panthers Who Probably Won’t Return Next Season

Joey Ganzi | December 17, 2021

The Florida Panthers have great depth when it is healthy. Most players can come in and easily play at a decent level for their team at a moment’s notice and…

3 Takeaways from the Panthers’ 3-2 Loss to the Avalanche – 12/12/21

Grant Tingley | December 13, 2021

The Florida Panthers fell 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night (Dec. 12) in Denver. The loss ended the Panthers’ five-game point streak and dropped them to 18-5-4 on…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 30

Greg Boysen | November 30, 2021

This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest players in National League Hockey history hit a significant milestone. In addition,…

Maple Leafs’ Core Four Need to Finally Lead This Team

The Old Prof | October 3, 2021

Over the seasons that I’ve watched the Toronto Maple Leafs, one thing I’ve learned about this organization’s ownership is that it learns from season to season. At the end of…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Wellwood, Matthews, Thornton & More

The Old Prof | August 20, 2021

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share news that the Newfoundland Growlers have hired Eric Wellwood as their new head coach. Second, I’ll share the…

NHL Rumors: Blues, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Panthers, More

Jim Parsons | August 19, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs is on the cover of the EA NHL 22 video game again. Does he deserve the honor for…

Panthers Getting Leadership and Experience with Joe Thornton Signing

Joey Ganzi | August 15, 2021

On Friday, August 13, 2021, the Florida Panthers signed a player that no one expected to be brought in. That was the 23-season-veteran, Joe Thornton, as he inked a one-year…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Semyonov & Marner

The Old Prof | August 13, 2021

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share the good news for fans of Jumbo Joe Thornton that he’s signed a one-year contract with the Florida…

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