Should the Maple Leafs Trade Nylander for Simmonds? The Old Prof | January 12, 2019 It’s been a roller coaster year for William Nylander. First, he successfully held out for a larger contract, and second, he had a frustrating on-ice start to the season and…
Maple Leafs Lose, but Nylander Scores & Non-All-Star Marner Shines The Old Prof | January 4, 2019 What a difference a month makes. On Dec. 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs went into St. Paul and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Nazem Kadri’s tie-breaking goal. On Thursday…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | January 1, 2019 In today’s rumor rundown, we look at the Oilers trades and the rumors about what might be coming next in Edmonton. Is Calgary trying to push one of their most…
Maple Leafs News: Nylander, Lamoriello, Matthews & Team MVP The Old Prof | December 30, 2018 Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs lost the second half of a back-to-back against the New York Islanders 4-0. The Maple Leafs came up flat, and as former Islander John…
THW Podcast – Ep. 4: Top 5 Stories of 2018 NHL Season Jim Parsons | December 27, 2018 On the fourth episode of the Hockey Writers Podcast, we bring in two respected Hockey Writers contributors in Stephen Ground and Greg Boysen and discussed the top five stories of…
William Nylander’s Search for Success This Season Andrew Forbes | December 11, 2018 For some, the simple fact that the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to sign William Nylander might be considered a success in itself. At one point near the end of…
Lessons From the Bruins’ Win Over the Maple Leafs? The Old Prof | December 10, 2018 The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this game with two questions. Question 1: How would William Nylander do in game two of his after-signing comeback? Question 2: Could they ramp up…
The Hockey Writers Podcast – Ep. 1: Nylander, Wilson, Fuhr One-on-One & More Jim Parsons | December 8, 2018 On the very first episode of the new Hockey Writers Podcast, I went from Edmonton to San Jose, stopped in Buffalo and Toronto and had a lengthy conversation for NHL…
William Nylander at Practice with the Maple Leafs The Canadian Press | December 7, 2018 TORONTO — William Nylander jumps on a loose puck during a power-play drill and rifles a shot inside the far post. That lightning-quick release is on display again a couple minutes later, the puck on and off his stick in a split second for a&n…
Did Babcock Throw Nylander to the Wolves? The Old Prof | December 7, 2018 Heading into Thursday night’s game against the now 13-12-4 Detroit Red Wings, Toronto was on a five-game winning streak and had the second-best record in the NHL, chasing only the…
Nylander to Make Season Debut With Matthews and Marleau The Canadian Press | December 6, 2018 TORONTO — Mike Babcock mused about potential line combinations moments after the Maple Leafs signed star centre John Tavares in free agency on July 1. Toronto’s head coach will finally put the plan he envisioned into action Thursday against the De…
Maple Leafs: Nylander & Dubas Relieved The Canadian Press | December 3, 2018 TORONTO — If William Nylander ever decides to give up his hockey career he might consider a move to Las Vegas. “I haven’t played that much poker but maybe I should give it a try,” said Nylander with a laugh on Monday night, two days after the…