3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ Preseason Opener Alex Hobson | September 26, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in their first taste of preseason action ahead of the 2021-22 season. This was the first time the Maple Leafs took…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Galchenyuk, Nylander, Gabriel & Kase The Old Prof | September 24, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share this season’s landing place for former Maple Leafs’ player Alex Galchenyuk. I’ll share a prediction that William Nylander…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Sabres, Canucks, Sharks, Senators, More Jim Parsons | September 22, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers will be without Duncan Keith to start training camp and there may be more changes in goal. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maples have…
10 Questions Surrounding Sweden’s Top NHL Players for 2021-22 Ryan Gagne | September 2, 2021 In the 2020-21 season, 88 Swedish-born players appeared in at least one NHL game, a slight decrease from the 100 players in 2019-20. Most of these players are household names…
Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Value Contracts Heading Into the 2021-22 Season Alex Hobson | August 26, 2021 It’s no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs always provide their fans with lots to talk about, and one of the most recurring topics is contracts, both good and bad.…
Maple Leafs’ Two-Year Stanley Cup Window Has Begun The Old Prof | August 11, 2021 It seems like only yesterday that the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2016 NHL Draft Lottery, and used the pick to draft superstar Auston Matthews. That same season, a 20-year-old…
Maple Leafs’ Biggest Problem Is Not the Core Four The Old Prof | August 7, 2021 When the Toronto Maple Leafs were ousted yet again during the 2020-21 playoff’s first round, there was anger and disappointment among Maple Leafs’ fans. Fingers first pointed at Mitch Marner…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lilley, Duszak, Nylander & More The Old Prof | August 5, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share news about some of the team’s recent movements – including one of the Maple Leafs’ scouting staff moving…
NHL Draft History – 8th Pick Overall Alex Hobson | August 4, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…
Maple Leafs Are a Victim of Their Own Success The Old Prof | July 27, 2021 Once again, I’m privileged to be collaborating with long-time Toronto Maple Leafs’ fan Stan Smith to write this post. In it, we trace the recent history of the team in…
Sweden’s Best NHL Players in 2020-21 Ryan Gagne | July 15, 2021 According to the games played statistics on NHL.com, the league had 913 players suit up for at least one contest throughout the 31 teams. Sweden represented a small number of…
Maple Leafs’ William Nylander Evolving Into Fan Favorite in Toronto Shane Seney | July 14, 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has gone from being Leafs Nation’s whipping boy to winning over their hearts. He’s been front and center for all the wrong reasons and…