Maple Leafs’ Kerfoot Can Replace Hyman’s Offensive Contributions The Old Prof | September 8, 2021 In recent articles we’ve discussed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ acquisitions of both Nick Ritchie and Michael Bunting. Specifically, we’ve suggested that the organization’s hope is that one of them might…
Maple Leafs’ Bunting Likely Won’t Live Up to Fans’ Lofty Expectations The Old Prof | September 4, 2021 On July 28th, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of 25-year-old former Arizona Coyote forward Michael Bunting to a one-way, two-year, $1.9 million contract. In other words, the contract…
Maple Leafs’ Kampf Can Replace Some of Hyman’s Intangibles The Old Prof | September 3, 2021 One of Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Kyle Dubas’ under-the-radar acquisitions this offseason was 26-year-old Czech centre David Kampf. Kampf was signed after a four-year stint with the Chicago Blackhawks…
Maple Leafs’ Ritchie Will Be an Offensive Upgrade on Hyman The Old Prof | September 1, 2021 Newcomer Nick Ritchie has connections with Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Kyle Dubas and with the city of Toronto. Ritchie was born in Orangeville, Ontario, less than an hour’s drive…
Oilers’ Zach Hyman: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Edmonton’s Winger Brian Swane | September 1, 2021 Over the last few weeks, Oil Country has been familiarizing itself with the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason additions, from first-round draft pick Xavier Bourgault to Warren Foegele, who was traded from…
Oilers Ranked 5th-Worst Run NHL Team, “Squandering” Best Players Jim Parsons | August 26, 2021 According to fans who read The Athletic and closely follow the Edmonton Oilers, the franchise didn’t rank terribly well among 32 teams in the NHL when it comes to how…
Maple Leafs Lounge: What Free Agent Loss Stung the Most Kevin Armstrong | August 21, 2021 The free-agent period offered a grim reality check to the Toronto Maple Leafs and its fans. Not one big-name signed, no hometown discounts were given, or team-friendly contracts were signed.…
Oilers’ Offseason Moves Reunite Former Teammates Brian Swane | August 17, 2021 While Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland could make another move or two before the start of the 2021-22 National Hockey League, his offseason work is largely done, following an…
Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors: Knies vs. Hyman & Why Foligno and Boston The Old Prof | August 16, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take an opportunity to compare the team’s 2021 draft choice Matthew Knies to the departed Zach Hyman. Second, I’ll…
Oilers Bring in Much-Needed Help Up Front Rob Couch | August 16, 2021 After what transpired in the first round of last season’s playoffs and the play-in round in the bubble, Ken Holland has done a nice job in finally surrounding the Edmonton…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Amazon & Angry Dubas The Old Prof | August 14, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I take a look at news that Auston Matthews just had wrist surgery yesterday. I’ll also preview the new Amazon…
Maple Leafs Need to Move On From Rielly This Offseason Kevin Armstrong | August 10, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs and Morgan Rielly must go their separate ways, and it has to happen sooner than later. This statement is not a reflection of Rielly’s play or…