St. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades Ethan Carter | October 11, 2025 Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very…
5 Changes Maple Leafs Fans Want to See The Old Prof | August 17, 2025 I, for one, read the comments that Toronto Maple Leafs fans add to the posts that I write each day as I cover the team. The point is that fans…
Maple Leafs Must Create a Culture Where Players Want to Stay The Old Prof | August 15, 2025 Assembling a winning team is becoming increasingly challenging for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Between rising taxes, the high cost of living, and all the noise that comes with playing in…
Maple Leafs “Losing Players for Nothing” Hasn’t Always Been a Failure The Old Prof | August 14, 2025 Every NHL offseason, the cry goes up: “We can’t lose him for nothing!” It’s a mantra fans repeat, a talking point for pundits, and sometimes even a player’s rallying cry.…
The Pressure in Toronto Is Real—And It’s Pushing Players Out The Old Prof | July 14, 2025 When Ryan Reaves was traded to the San Jose Sharks this offseason, he didn’t just pack his bags—he left behind a pointed observation. In his words, “the whole city wanted…
Hurricanes Should Pursue a Trade for Predators’ Ryan O’Reilly Zach Martin | July 11, 2025 As the second week of the free agency is coming to a close, the Carolina Hurricanes have been busy so far. The team has made some key moves in getting…
If Marner Walks? Inside the Maple Leafs’ Uncomfortable Summer Scenario The Old Prof | June 22, 2025 As Mitch Marner’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs hangs in the balance, Luke Fox joined The FAN Hockey Show to break down what losing a franchise forward really means—and…
Devils Shouldn’t Pursue a Defenseman at the Trade Deadline Donnah Campbell | February 28, 2025 The NHL trade deadline is one week away, but the New Jersey Devils haven’t made a move. General manager Tom Fitzgerald acquired a few key pieces during the offseason, including…
NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Oilers Jim Parsons | February 17, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Erik Karlsson is upping his trade value with his play at the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. Will that increase the odds he’s traded ahead of…
Jets Should Target These 4 Centres at the Trade Deadline Declan Schroeder | February 10, 2025 The Winnipeg Jets, first place in the Central Division and Western Conference at 39-14-3 entering a two-week break for the 4-Nations Face-Off, are likely going to be sniffing around for…
St. Louis Blues’ 5 Best Moves of the 21st Century Ethan Carter | February 8, 2025 The St. Louis Blues have been a mostly consistent franchise in the 21st century, especially in the 2010s. They’ve had stability over the past 15-plus years with Doug Armstrong at…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Leivo, O’Reilly, Cowan, Mario & Murray The Old Prof | January 24, 2025 With the Toronto Maple Leafs not set to play until tomorrow, it’s a good time to dive into some news and rumours beyond the upcoming games. Today, I’ll look at…