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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Ellis, Dewar, Woll, McMann & Marner

The Old Prof | May 12, 2024

In the aftermath of the Toronto Maple Leafs first-round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins, the severity of the injuries sustained by several players during the postseason has come to…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Round Table: Who Else Belongs on Legends Row?

Andrew Forbes | January 22, 2018

It took a long time, but now if you visit the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, you’ll see a lineup of statues enshrining some of the most legendary players to…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Fit to be Tied by Howe’s Miss

Rick Cole | November 4, 2016

Gordie Howe missed an empty net with 28 seconds to play so his Detroit Red Wings had to settle for a 2-2 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. In…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Ellis Leads Leafs Past Habs

Rick Cole | February 17, 2016

Ron Ellis continued a personal hot streak by scoring two goals to pace the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in one of three National…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Expansion, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Black Hawks Alone in First

Rick Cole | February 14, 2016

The Chicago Black Hawks moved into sole possession of first place in the National Hockey League standings last night. The Hawks ripped the New York Rangers in one of three…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Gardens To Add 1,000 Seats

Rick Cole | December 4, 2015

Maple Leaf Gardens is adding balconies which will eventually increase the building’s seating capacity to over 16,000 seats. Immediate plans call for 1,028 seats to be added before next season.…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

Maple Leafs By The Numbers: No. 6 – Ron Ellis

Jeff Langridge | November 13, 2015

After a bit of a delay, the Maple Leafs by the Numbers Series returns. This time, we look at the second and final number the Toronto Maple Leafs have retired.…

Categories Maple Leafs History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Come Back to Tie Habs

Rick Cole | November 11, 2015

It was a busy Wednesday evening in the National Hockey League, as all six clubs saw action. Two of the three games ended in ties, with Toronto and Montreal battling…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs, Leafs Win Close Ones

Rick Cole | October 28, 2015

Close games were the order of the day yesterday in the National Hockey League. Both scheduled games resulted in one-goal victories. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 4-3…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hull Relents, Rejoins Hawks

Rick Cole | September 30, 2015

Superstar Bobby Hull ended his brief walkout from the Chicago Black Hawks late yesterday. Hull’s return to the fold ended a brief three-day boycott of the Black Hawks’ training camp.…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

Then and Now: The Maple Leafs All-Time Right Wingers

Andrew Forbes | September 16, 2015

Looking back, the Toronto Maple Leafs are quite the storied franchise. Over the years, players have come and gone. Some have had lasting impact on the team while others have…

Categories Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trending

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Crozier wins Calder

Rick Cole | May 11, 2015

When the Detroit Red Wings allowed Terry Sawchuk to be drafted last summer by the Toronto Maple Leafs, hockey people everywhere scoffed at Sid Abel’s idea that 22-year-old Roger Crozier would…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History
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