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Matthew Knies

Should Toronto Stack or Spread Its Stars Across the Lineup?

The Old Prof | August 31, 2025

Every season brings its own questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but this season, one dilemma stands out: Should the team stack its top line with all its biggest weapons…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Should the Maple Leafs Tread Carefully with Cowan or Push Him?

The Old Prof | August 27, 2025

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are already wondering about Easton Cowan and where he might slot into this season’s lineup. Some of the talk has gotten pretty bold—imagining the 19-year-old skating…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Knies Hints Maple Leafs Already Had Marner Replacement

Jim Parsons | August 27, 2025

With Mitch Marner now with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Toronto Maple Leafs face the challenge of filling the offensive void left by one of their top scorers. Forward Matthew…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Cowan & Knies Weigh In

The Old Prof | August 26, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs begin their 2025 training camp with a bunch of unknowns and no shortage of storylines. Yet again, Auston Matthews finds himself at the center of attention.…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

What’s Really Changed After the Maple Leafs Summer Shakeup?

The Old Prof | August 25, 2025

It’s been one of the most dramatic offseasons in years for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The long-expected departure of Mitch Marner became a reality. Matthew Knies re-signed and is pushing…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Best Mitch Marner Jersey Replacements for Maple Leafs Fans

Ben Fisher | August 23, 2025

It’s been a while since the Toronto Maple Leafs have lost a player of the stature and star power of Mitch Marner. Fans may miss his high-energy game and playmaking…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News and Rumours: Matthews’ Leadership, Knies’ Fire & More Grit Needed

The Old Prof | August 20, 2025

For all the hype and high expectations surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, the same questions keep circling back to leadership and whether this team has the right mix to overcome…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Way-Too-Early Maple Leafs Predictions for the 2025-26 Season

Spencer Lazary | August 20, 2025

We are slowly pushing through the dog days of summer, and as we inch closer to the start of the 2025-26 training camp and preseason on Sept. 20, there are…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Knies & Matthews Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

Spencer Lazary | August 19, 2025

Today (Aug 19th), Team USA’s Olympic management group announced the 44 players that have been invited to the 2025-26 men’s Olympic orientation camp. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, they will…

Categories NHL News, Olympics, Toronto Maple Leafs

Can the Maple Leafs Find the Mean Streak to Bridge the Postseason Gap?

The Old Prof | August 18, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs have skill in abundance, but one question hangs over them this coming season: Do they have the mean streak it takes to win when it matters…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

6 Reasons the Toronto Maple Leafs Will Be Even Better in 2025-26

Rupert McDonald | August 4, 2025

Even though some of it came down to decisions they had no control over, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally made some big changes this offseason. After yet another disappointing playoff…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4 Best Contracts for 2025-26

Corey Abbott | July 31, 2025

The salary structure of the Toronto Maple Leafs is significantly less top-heavy than it was in previous seasons. Auston Matthews and William Nylander still carry hefty average annual values (AAV)…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs
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