Top 5 Islanders Goals of All Time Jon Zella | August 2, 2020 Despite the ups and downs, the New York Islanders have had some memorable goals since their inception in 1972. From incredible comebacks to Stanley Cup-clinching performances, this franchise has provided…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Kerfoot, Babcock & More The Old Prof | July 31, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore possible pressure on John Tavares, look at Andreas Johnsson’s return to practice, report some of the interesting surprises…
Islanders’ Overtime Playoff Goals: Reliving All 34 of Them Matt Rothman | July 31, 2020 Playoff hockey always brings out some of the best moments of the season. Before the start of the 2020 playoffs, the New York Islanders have been to the postseason 25…
3 Maple Leafs Under Some Playoff Pressure Peter Baracchini | July 29, 2020 No matter the sport, athletes face pressure to perform well and exceed expectations, and when the postseason arrives, that’s when the real test begins. The Toronto Maple Leafs are always…
London Knights’ Top-5 Alumni Aidan Battley | July 20, 2020 The London Knights have been one of the most consistently successful teams in Major Junior, period. With two Memorial Cups (2005, 2016) and four OHL Championshionships in the last 15…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Hyman, Robertson & Kivihalme The Old Prof | July 19, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share captain John Tavares’ work during the suspension of the NHL’s regular season. I’ll note the further exploits of…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Tavares & Mikheyev The Old Prof | July 18, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share what’s happening with young Nick Robertson in training camp. I’ll also talk about the health of John Tavares…
Maple Leafs in the 2022 Olympics: Could be the Best of Times or the Worst for their Fans Kevin Armstrong | July 12, 2020 As part of the Return to Play arrangement, there is a four-year extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. It includes NHLers returning to the Olympics. This creates an interesting dilemma…
Oshawa Generals’ Top 5 NHL Alumni Mathieu Sheridan | July 10, 2020 The Oshawa Generals are one of the most well-known franchises in the entire Canadian Hockey League (CHL). They have a long and well-known history that has seen them take home…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Eddie Shack, Blue Jackets & John Tavares The Old Prof | July 8, 2020 As good as the Toronto Maple Leafs have been recently, it’s been 51 years since they last won the Stanley Cup, longer than any other team. They are also second…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Barrie, Nylander & Tavares The Old Prof | July 5, 2020 I came across an interesting bit of history doing my research for this post. That is, as sportswriter Lance Hornby noted, “Since 1917, more than 1,000 men have worn the…
Canada Day is John Tavares Day for Maple Leafs’ Nation Kevin Armstrong | July 1, 2020 Happy John Tavares Day! Or happy second anniversary Maple Leafs and John Tavares – either way, it’s something to celebrate. For Leafs fans, it’s one of those moments that you…