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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Niemela, Hirvonen & What’s Next?

The Old Prof | May 16, 2022

In this first edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the future of the Maple Leafs’ franchise – especially its roster. Changes need to…

Blackhawks Have 3 Maple Leafs Targets in Fleury Blockbuster

Michael DeRosa | March 14, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs have notable issues with their goaltending. Starter Jack Campbell is currently sidelined with a rib injury and will be out for at least two weeks. However,…

Maple Leafs Should Look to Canadiens to Strengthen Defense

The Old Prof | January 12, 2022

Recently The Hockey Writers’ Shane Seney suggested that the Toronto Maple Leafs look to the Dallas Stars, and in particular their defenseman John Klingberg, in an effort to improve their…

2022 Guide To the World Junior Championship

Peter Baracchini | December 26, 2021

We’re now in December and you know what that means? That’s right! It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the 2022 World Junior Championship is quickly approaching.  Hockey…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Marner, Hirvonen & Niemela

The Old Prof | December 23, 2021

Like all other NHL teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs are off now until after Christmas. However, with recent additions to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols, it’s likely that the team will…

Maple Leafs Prospects Will Play Big Roles at 2022 World Juniors

Alex Hobson | December 14, 2021

As we move through the month of December, the hype around the 2022 World Junior Championships is starting to rapidly increase. Teams are starting to release their final rosters, and…

2022 World Junior Championship Team Finland Preview

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2021

Team Finland has a chance to win a medal every year because of their work ethic and defence-first mentality. Their goaltending is usually pretty good too. Last year they came…

Maple Leafs’ Topi Niemela Should Be an Untouchable Prospect

Alex Hobson | November 20, 2021

Ever since Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas took over in May 2018, he’s had four drafts to work with. It’s far too early to judge how these drafts…

Maple Leafs Prospects: Peksa, Hirvonen, Niemela & More

Alex Hobson | November 15, 2021

Welcome back to another edition of Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Weekly, a series where I get you up to speed on Maple Leafs’ prospects, who are making headlines in the…

Maple Leafs Prospects: Niemela, Ho-Sang, Rindell, & More

Alex Hobson | November 1, 2021

Welcome to a brand new column here at the Toronto Maple Leafs side of The Hockey Writers, Maple Leafs Prospects Weekly. In this series, I will be getting you up…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Niemela, Hirvonen, Thornton & Rielly

The Old Prof | August 10, 2021

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll look at the team’s old players and its younger prospects. First, I’ll look back a few days to share…

Maple Leafs’ Top 10 Prospects Heading Into the 2021-22 Season

Alex Hobson | July 26, 2021

The 2021 NHL Draft was relatively uneventful for the Toronto Maple Leafs who didn’t make any trades and only drafted three players, the fewest since 1968 when they drafted one.…

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