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Who’s Eyeing Simon Benoit? Trade Rumors Heating Up

Jim Parsons | February 17, 2026

As the Olympic break gets closer to ending and teams start making real plans ahead of the NHL trade deadline, assume the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be in…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

NHL Rumors: Contender Eyeing McMann, Benoit Interest, Bruins Like Faulk

Jim Parsons | February 17, 2026

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be weighing major decisions on Simon Benoit, the Colorado Avalanche are being linked to forward help from Toronto, and the…

Categories Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs & Canadiens Could Pull Off Benoit-For-Xhekaj Trade at the Deadline

Spencer Lazary | February 7, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a difficult spot this season. They are six points out of the final wild card spot, but also winners of three straight as…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

3 Defencemen the Canadiens Should Target at the Trade Deadline

William Bourget | February 5, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens don’t need a splashy, top-pair defenceman at the trade deadline. What they do need, however, is stability on their third pair, something that has quietly become an…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Tkachuk Back, Maple Leafs, Canucks, & Canadiens Trade Talk

Jim Parsons | January 19, 2026

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames finally moved Rasmus Andersson after extension talks stalled. If he won’t sign anywhere, why did the Vegas Golden Knights trade for him…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights

Maple Leafs’ Defence Could Benefit From a Change of Personnel 

Peter Baracchini | November 15, 2025

Things appear to be going from bad to worse for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they continue to be their own worst enemy after their 5-3 loss to the Boston…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Benoit, Stolarz, and Team Toughness

The Old Prof | October 2, 2025

Training camp is moving quickly, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are already beginning to take shape. There are roster questions, health updates, and even old debates resurfacing about what kind…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

William Nylander Absent From Maple Leafs’ Skate

Andrew Forbes | September 26, 2025

On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Montreal Canadiens in their third preseason game. While those playing took to the ice in the evening, the non-playing squad held…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Injuries, Trade Chips & Hopkins Surprises

The Old Prof | September 21, 2025

Training camp is barely underway, and already the Toronto Maple Leafs are giving fans plenty to chew on. New lines are being tested, familiar faces are getting pushed, and Craig…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Appreciating Benoit & Myers – 2 Maple Leafs Defensemen With Bite

The Old Prof | September 1, 2025

When you think of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense, it’s easy to jump to the usual suspects—Morgan Rielly, maybe Jake McCabe, or whoever’s quarterbacking the power play. But dig a…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Frustration and Faith Define a Maple Leafs Fanbase That’s Like No Other

The Old Prof | August 19, 2025

Last Saturday, my friend Greg and I visited Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, as part of our ongoing quest to find the best burger on Vancouver Island. We ate at Q…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Projecting the Maple Leafs’ Opening Night Roster

The Old Prof | August 8, 2025

Everyone has an opinion on what the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ opening night roster should look like. Here’s ours—a mix of projection, performance, and personal bias. Some choices were easy. Others…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs
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