Today in Hockey History: June 17 Greg Boysen | June 17, 2021 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…
The Maple Leafs and the Legacy of the Muskoka Five THW Archives | May 23, 2021 Originally published in 2012 February 11, 2012 was a bittersweet night for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mats Sundin, the classy and consummate captain, was honoured with his #13 raised to…
Today in Hockey History: April 6 Greg Boysen | April 6, 2021 April 6 has had its fair share of historical moments throughout the decades. One of the National Hockey League’s biggest legends scored his final goal in his last regular-season game.…
Then and Now: The Maple Leafs All-Time Centres Andrew Forbes | March 14, 2021 From time to time The Hockey Writers’ editors look back on old articles that generated some buzz. Today, Mar. 14, marks the anniversary of Hockey Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler…
What Mats Sundin Meant to Toronto Hockey THW Archives | March 10, 2021 Though Sundin was a quiet leader, fans and members of the media alike will never forget what Mats Sundin did for Toronto hockey. Anyone who’s a legitimate Maple Leafs advocate will say it doesn’t matter that Sundin never won hockey’s most hallowed prize.
Nordiques/Avalanche Players with 100-Point Seasons THW Archives | March 9, 2021 With two Stanley Cups and six Hockey Hall of Famers in their 41-year franchise history, the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche have had six 100-plus point players on their team. The club…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: 500-Goal Scorers & a New Great Defense? The Old Prof | December 5, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs news and rumors, I’ll take a look at hints why the Maple Leafs defense has to be better this season than it’s been…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 27 Greg Boysen | November 27, 2020 One of the greatest legends of the National Hockey League had a hat trick of milestones on this date. Also, there are some fond memories in Boston while both coaches…
Ottawa Senators’ Daniel Alfredsson: Hall of Fame Worthy? Ben Fraser | October 19, 2020 In the almost 30 years that the modern-day Ottawa Senators have existed, they have yet to have a player inducted into the Hockey Hockey Hall of Fame. While many fantastic…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time THW Archives | October 10, 2020 Throughout the Maple Leafs’ 100-plus year existence, they have been home to many great, Hall of Fame calibre players. Many of their best players had extended careers with the team,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4 Greg Boysen | October 4, 2020 One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two National Hockey League franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one…
