How the Marner–Babcock Incident Sparked a Culture Shift in Hockey The Old Prof | August 20, 2025 Few coaching decisions have aged worse than when Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock engaged in his so-called “rookie test” of Mitch Marner. It wasn’t just awkward—it became a…
Today in Hockey History: July 15 Matthew Zator | July 15, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 16 July 15 was a big date for head coaching changes in National Hockey League history. Two very successful…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Dubas, Babcock & Lorentz The Old Prof | February 14, 2025 With the Toronto Maple Leafs on a break for the next eight days during the 4 Nations Face-Off, it feels like the perfect time to dive into a mix of…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6 Matthew Zator | December 6, 2024 The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records on this date. Also, there was a trio of very rare goaltending…
Blue Jackets’ Storylines to Follow in 2023-24 Nicholas Arnold | October 5, 2023 It has been several months of sweeping changes for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they prepared for the start of the 2023-24 season. After an offseason that at times felt…
Blue Jackets’ Players Must Move Past the Mike Babcock Dilemma Mark Scheig | September 21, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets management had their say on the Mike Babcock situation at Media Day. Now it’s the players turn to get their say. Welcome to Part 2 of our…
Blue Jackets Admit Failure in Babcock Hiring, More Was Needed Mark Scheig | September 19, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets held their annual Media Day luncheon on Monday afternoon at Nationwide Arena in advance of the start of Training Camp for the 2023-24 season. For over…
Blue Jackets Hire Pascal Vincent Following Babcock’s Resignation Mark Scheig | September 17, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets made major news as training camp week is about to start. They have made a coaching change. On Sunday afternoon, the Blue Jackets announced that “after…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Flames, Canadiens Jim Parsons | September 13, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are a lot more details coming to light about the alleged inappropriate request by Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock to go through…
Blue Jackets 2023 Offseason Review Mikhail Bryan | September 13, 2023 With the start of the NHL regular season a little under one month away, we’ll take a look at the offseason changes that have taken place in Columbus. From coaching…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Blues Jim Parsons | September 12, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mike Babock may have already stepped into trouble as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. A story of questionable conduct has already surfaced there,…
Blue Jackets’ National Game Allocation: A Justified Outcome Mark Scheig | September 5, 2023 The NHL and their broadcast partners Disney and Warner Brothers Discovery announced their upcoming national TV schedule for the 2023-24 season last week in separate media releases. As was somewhat…