Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Reaves, Willie, Kane & Robertson The Old Prof | November 15, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some of the news surrounding the team as it travels to Sweden to play two…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Domi, Zadorov & Reaves The Old Prof | November 11, 2023 In an important game for both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Calgary Flames, the Blue and White team won a 5-4 shootout against the Red team. No surprise this…
Maple Leafs’ Depth Scoring Woes Haunting Team The Old Prof | November 6, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up for a crucial matchup against their most recent rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, on Monday night (Nov. 6). To be frank, the team…
Maple Leafs’ Fight a No Show After Liljegren Injury Peter Baracchini | November 5, 2023 When the Toronto Maple Leafs brought in Ryan Reaves, the hope was that his vocal presence and mentality would have a trickle-down effect to everyone on the team. For too…
Sunday NHL Notes on Karlsson, Crosby, Byfield and More Mike Cranwell | November 5, 2023 It is a great time to be a hockey fan, as the first few weeks of the NHL season have shown…and that’s before Connor McDavid gets going. Some musing and…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Devils, Oilers Jim Parsons | November 4, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks are getting a key player back to their roster on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are still struggling with goaltending concerns as…
Ryan Reaves Can’t Fix What’s Wrong With the Maple Leafs The Old Prof | November 4, 2023 When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Ryan Reaves, that signing was met with mixed emotions and confusing expectations. While there has been a clear desire for more physicality and toughness…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, Reaves & Ellis The Old Prof | November 2, 2023 On Thursday night (Nov. 2), the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the beast of the east in the Boston Bruins. As the team gets ready for their big showdown, in this…
Maple Leafs’ Offseason Additions Not Meeting Expectations Peter Baracchini | November 2, 2023 Whenever there’s a roster turnover and new additions, the expectation is that they come into their team and make a big impact. With the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason additions, there…
Maple Leafs 4th Line Needs Nick Robertson The Old Prof | October 28, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ fourth line in the early going of the 2023-24 season has consisted of wingers Noah Gregor and Ryan Reaves, along with centers David Kampf and (more…
Pontus Holmberg Can Address Maple Leafs’ Defensive Problems The Old Prof | October 23, 2023 Last week, before the Tampa Bay Lightning game, the Toronto Maple Leafs recalled Pontus Holmberg from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. At the time, the move…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Minten, Domi & Reaves The Old Prof | October 19, 2023 Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Florida Panthers in their home opener at Sunrise, Florida. What, Maple Leafs fans don’t remember last season’s playoff exit? The Panthers eliminated…