Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Minten, Cowan, McMann & Benoit The Old Prof | November 23, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at how Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan are doing in junior hockey. I’ll also report on…
McCabe Injury Opens the Door for Maple Leafs’ Benoit, Lagesson Andrew Forbes | October 27, 2023 It shouldn’t be surprising when fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs wake up on Friday to see either Simon Benoit called up to the NHL roster again or William Lagesson…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Minten, Samsonov, Reaves & Benoit The Old Prof | October 14, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll wonder aloud whether Fraser Minten will be moving back to juniors before his 10-game stint is up. He has…
Maple Leafs Blue Line Gets More Physical With Simon Benoit The Old Prof | September 30, 2023 An article by Sportsnet’s Luke Fox on Thursday spent a lot of time sharing the thoughts of Simon Beniot, a rugged defenseman who came to the Toronto Maple Leafs this…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Klingberg, Matthews, Gio & Benoit The Old Prof | September 24, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news that John Klingberg might be given a significant role on the Maple Leafs’ power play. The…
Maple Leafs’ Defense: Better or Worse for 2023-24? The Old Prof | September 7, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a number of changes this offseason, the biggest one at the top when team president Brendan Shanahan did not extend a contract renewal to…
Ranking The Maple Leafs’ 7 Offseason Signings The Old Prof | September 4, 2023 Anyone who has read posts that The Old Prof and Stan Smith have collaborated on knows that Stan likes to use research and statistics to back up his points. In…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Benoit, O’Brien, Benn & ZAR The Old Prof | August 30, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll announce that the Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract at the NHL’s minimum salary…
Coyotes Can Help AHL Roster Via Free Agency Richard Jelinek | August 28, 2023 The Arizona Coyotes have made some sound decisions this offseason to build a competitive roster that may qualify for a playoff spot this season. The lineup has more skill, speed,…
Ducks’ 2022-23 Player Grades: Simon Benoit Charlie Hiller | May 31, 2023 With the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, the Anaheim Ducks are picking up the pieces of the worst year in franchise history. Their 23-47-12 record was the worst in the league, as…
Ducks 2022-23 Superlatives: Defense Edition Charlie Hiller | April 25, 2023 It was a difficult season for the Anaheim Ducks. Their 23-47-12 record marks the lowest in franchise history, and their last-place finish gives them a 25.5 percent chance at landing the…
3 Ducks Who Won’t Be Back Next Season Charlie Hiller | March 14, 2023 With only 15 games left on the schedule, the Anaheim Ducks’ 2022-23 season is quickly coming to a close. It’s been a forgettable year for the Ducks as they put…