Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? The Old Prof | January 13, 2026 *Originally published after the 2019-20 season With the Toronto Maple Leafs now removed from postseason play – yet again – it’s the work of analysts to review the season with…
Former Maple Leaf Nikita Zaitsev’s Career: From Russia to the NHL & Back Again The Old Prof | November 18, 2025 Nikita Zaitsev’s career is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Born in Moscow, Russia, the 6-foot-2, right-handed defenseman has played in some of the world’s top hockey leagues. From his…
How the Dubas vs. Lamoriello Decision Shaped the Maple Leafs The Old Prof | August 16, 2025 It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: what if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul The Old Prof | July 31, 2025 From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday was in Sep.…
Today in Hockey History: July 23 Matthew Zator | July 23, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 24 A pair of “Original 6” National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Sabres, Kings Jim Parsons | May 14, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are getting closer to hiring a head coach. Who has made the short list? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are likely making…
NHL Rumours: Holland, Kings, Sabres, Tocchet, Sturm, Bruins Jacob Billington | May 10, 2025 In today’s NHL rumours rundown, Ken Holland has met with a number of teams, but he is seemingly the front-runner for the general manager position with the Los Angeles Kings.…
3 NHL Teams That Make Sense for Lou Lamoriello to Join Mike Fink | April 30, 2025 Lou Lamoriello is 82 years old, and at that age, it’s easy to think that his days as a general manager (GM) in the NHL are done. At least that’s…
The Rise & Fall of Lou Lamoriello as Islanders GM Mike Fink | April 24, 2025 The big news on Long Island this week was Lou Lamoriello’s firing. It’s one that many saw coming and isn’t a shock after the New York Islanders’ terrible 2024-25 season,…
NHL Rumors: Xhekaj, Canadiens, Avalanche, Oilers, Islanders Jim Parsons | April 23, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens might be thinking about playing Aber Xhekaj in Game 2 versus the Washington Capitals, but is Martin St. Louis not totally sold?…
Islanders Relieve Lou Lamoriello of Duties as President & General Manager Jesse Courville-Lynch | April 22, 2025 On Tuesday (Apr. 22), the New York Islanders announced they weren’t renewing the contract of president and general manager Lou Lamoriello, and that he was officially relieved of his duties…
The NHL Has Changed…the Islanders’ Lamoriello Hasn’t. It’s Time To Go Mike Fink | April 19, 2025 The New York Islanders had a dismal 2024-25 season. That’s putting it lightly. They went 35-35-12 to finish sixth in the Metropolitan Division and 11 points out of a playoff…