Revisiting the Islanders’ Draft of 2009 James Nichols | February 24, 2021 The New York Islanders finished the 2008-09 season with the league’s worst record. The prize for their futility, selecting first overall in the 2009 NHL Draft. There were a few…
Maple Leafs’ Mindset is a Big Concern Kevin Armstrong | February 23, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs recorded just their fourth loss of the season on Monday night, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Calgary Flames. Maybe it’s because of how well this…
Maple Leafs’ Hutchinson, Nylander & Tavares Find Redemption in 7-3 Win The Old Prof | February 19, 2021 Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators by a score of 7-3. The end result was probably expected; however, it was the third game in a row…
3 Takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ Bounce Back Performance Kevin Armstrong | February 19, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a 7-3 pounding of the Ottawa Senators to wrap up a bizarre three-game series. Auston Matthews continued to lead the team, the powerplay got back…
Maple Leafs Replace Swagger with a More Modest Approach Kevin Armstrong | February 18, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs are still on top of the NHL standings. Read that again. It is true. But you will have a hard time finding anyone ranking them at…
3 Takeaways from Maple Leafs 2-1 Loss to the Canadiens Kevin Armstrong | February 14, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs entered Saturday’s game with a chance to put seven points between themselves and the second-place team in the North Division. That second-place team, the Montreal Canadiens,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Tavares, Matthews & More The Old Prof | February 12, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I focus on three questions that emerged for me from Wednesday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Related: Toronto Maple…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Spezza, Matthews, Marner, Tavares & More The Old Prof | February 5, 2021 I had suggested in yesterday’s post that NHL hockey was a funny game and last night might be one of those games that ended up being a surprise. I was…
Maple Leafs’ Tavares Bouncing Back Strong in 2020-21 Peter Baracchini | February 2, 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs fans were absolutely ecstatic when John Tavares signed a seven-year, $77 million contract in 2018. A hometown boy coming to play for his childhood team that he…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Matthews, Andersen & More The Old Prof | January 31, 2021 In what was one of the best hockey games I’ve seen in a long time, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers 4-3. I know I’ve…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Andersen, Marner & Brooks The Old Prof | January 23, 2021 John Tavares has started the season on a nice scoring streak. During Friday’s 4-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers, Tavares broke a 2-2 third-period tie with a power-play goal to…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Campbell, Andersen, Tavares & Robertson The Old Prof | January 16, 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs fans can’t be happy with Friday night’s loss to the Ottawa Senators. The first loss of the Maple Leafs season had to come sooner or later, but…
