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Wendel Clark

3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990

The Old Prof | December 9, 2025

In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Revisiting the Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin Trade

The Old Prof | October 25, 2025

June 28 is the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Spencer Lazary | October 10, 2025

*This archive was updated in October 2025 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100-plus years of history, they have had several characters and…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs

How Drafting Roberto Luongo Could’ve Changed 25 Years of Maple Leafs History

The Old Prof | August 21, 2025

In hockey, it’s often the moves you don’t make that come back to haunt you. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of those sliding-door moments came at the 1997 NHL…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed

The Old Prof | July 27, 2025

Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television’s ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: July 16

Matthew Zator | July 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 17 July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History

Today in Hockey History: June 15

Matthew Zator | June 15, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 16 Hockey fans in Bean Town have enjoyed what they have seen on this date. Fans in the Windy…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History

Maple Leafs’ 4 Worst Seasons in Team History

The Old Prof | May 17, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the oldest and most iconic franchises in the NHL. The team, although it was not called the Maple Leafs at the time, began…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Wendel Clark’s 5 Playoff Pillars for Maple Leafs Success

The Old Prof | May 3, 2025

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for a second-round showdown against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark is offering fans a dose of…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner’s Emotions Show He’s Interested in a Maple Leafs Legacy

The Old Prof | November 19, 2024

Mitch Marner’s emotional reaction to scoring his 200th career goal in Toronto highlights his deep connection to the team and city. Because he’s a Toronto native, he understands the significance…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Clark, Hakanpaa, Bogosian & Murray

The Old Prof | August 15, 2024

The transition from John Tavares to Auston Matthews as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs highlights the deep bonds between the players on this team. While the main headline…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

2015-16 Maple Leafs: Celebrating the “Worst” Team in Franchise History

The Old Prof | February 11, 2024

It seems like a lifetime ago, but it was only seven years since the Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the worst teams in the NHL. During the 2015-16 season,…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History
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