Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson: His Progress, Problems & Potential The Old Prof | July 30, 2020 If you’re not a Toronto Maple Leafs fan but you’ve heard the name Nick Robertson emerge in a postseason hockey conversations, here’s the backstory. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors:…
Maple Leafs Understand the Sacrifices Being Made to Play Kevin Armstrong | July 24, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs, along with 23 other NHL teams are headed to the bubble. On July 26, teams will be in the hub cities and in an effort to…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tanev, Rielly, Power Line & More The Old Prof | July 21, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look into the rumor that the Maple Leafs might decide to “go cheap” on defense after this season. I’ll…
Maple Leafs’ Offence or Defence – Does Sheldon Keefe Have a Favourite? Kevin Armstrong | July 21, 2020 Imagine being the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe during this training camp. It might be hard to do, unless you’re a parent, with two or more kids. Although you’d never…
Maple Leafs Defense Will Be Their X-Factor Peter Baracchini | July 20, 2020 A few weeks ago, I wrote about how the Toronto Maple Leafs’ ability to heal after a season plagued with injuries and their past experiences in the playoffs could help…
High-Scoring Maple Leafs Now Learning About Defense Pete Bauer | July 18, 2020 Reports out of Toronto say that Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe is preaching defense as he gets his players ready for the Qualifying Round. Say what? Isn’t that why former coach…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Refs, Campbell, Robertson, Keefe & More The Old Prof | July 16, 2020 After three days of the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, there are consistencies. For example, young Nick Robertson is consistently popping up in commentary from other players. In this post,…
Maple Leafs Divide the House to Conquer the Competition Kevin Armstrong | July 16, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs are a divided team. Don’t panic. It’s on purpose, as the coaching staff continues to implement different twists during a camp that is anything but ordinary.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hollowell, Matthews, Mikheyev & Robertson The Old Prof | July 15, 2020 After the first two days of training camp, we know that Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe is focusing on defense. Multiple sources have quoted him saying that the…
Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe Wants Defensive Improvements Kevin Armstrong | July 15, 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was not mixing words about his team’s current state. From how in shape his players are, to how they were performing before the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Maroon, Nylander, Barrie, Keefe & Rielly The Old Prof | July 4, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at a possible addition to next season’s roster, William Nylander’s increased production since Sheldon Keefe took over as…
Keefe’s Job Rests on Maple Leafs’ Play-In Success Kevin Armstrong | June 13, 2020 When the NHL returns, the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Columbus Blue Jackets in a play-in series. If the Maple Leafs lose that best-of-five, then Toronto needs to find a…