Can Tanev Unlock Rielly’s Best for the Maple Leafs? The Old Prof | October 8, 2024 In my early days as a Toronto Maple Leafs writer, I admired Morgan Rielly’s partnership with veteran defenceman Ron Hainsey. Despite his slower speed, Hainsey was praised by former head…
Maple Leafs Are a Better Team After Offseason Moves Ben Fisher | October 5, 2024 As the NHL season nears, all the analysis, speculation and projections that the off-season brings ultimately boil down to one question: have the Toronto Maple Leafs improved? That’s a tricky…
4 Maple Leafs Who Will Outperform Their Contract This Season Rupert McDonald | October 1, 2024 Though the Toronto Maple Leafs are often ridiculed for having some players fans feel are overpaid, they don’t seem to get recognition for some of their better contracts. Since joining…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Cowan, Tanev & Hakanpaa The Old Prof | September 17, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, the spotlight is on Easton Cowan. Coming out of the prospects tournament against the Montreal Canadiens, Cowan looked impressive—he was…
Breaking Down the Maple Leafs’ Defence The Old Prof | September 9, 2024 With the Toronto Maple Leafs gearing up for training camp next week, it’s the perfect time to dive into our thoughts on the team’s regular-season lineup. In this comprehensive review,…
3 Bold Maple Leafs Predictions for 2024-25 Peter Baracchini | September 6, 2024 It’s September and before you know it training camps will start, followed by the preseason and start of the 2024-25 season. It’s been an eventful season for the Toronto Maple…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Jumbo Joe, Tanev & Niemela The Old Prof | August 27, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss some intriguing updates and speculations. First, I’ll share some tidbits about William Nylander and the exciting new Amazon…
Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25 Milestone Watch JP Gambatese | August 26, 2024 Filled with star power, the Toronto Maple Leafs will surely have some players closing in on significant career milestones. While the prize on most players’ minds on a contender is…
Calgary Flames: Best Games to Watch in 2024-25 Derek Olsen | August 20, 2024 Hockey fans all over the world are patiently awaiting the start of the 2024-25 NHL season, the 108th in its illustrious history. Preseason festivities commence on Sept. 21, and the…
Maple Leafs’ Offseason Departures & Arrivals: Did They Improve? Ben Fisher | August 15, 2024 We’re nearing the countdown to the final month before Toronto Maple Leafs training camp and the lineup looks to be coming into a clearer focus. Mitch Marner appears as though…
Behind Tanev’s Rare Tax Clause That Led Him to the Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | August 7, 2024 Canadian NHL teams often face an uphill battle in retaining and attracting top talent due to the higher taxes compared to U.S.-based teams. With U.S. teams often benefiting from lower…
Maple Leafs’ Aggressive Roster Strategy: Win Now, Worry Later The Old Prof | August 1, 2024 Over the past few years, my perspective on how hockey general managers should run their teams has dramatically shifted. Coming from the academic world, where I was the head of…
