Red Wings Have 3 Good Options if They Replace Blashill Ryan Guenter | December 20, 2020 Jeff Blashill’s first tenure as an NHL head coach has not exactly gone according to his plans or expectations before taking the job in June of 2015. He did earn…
5 Saskatoon Blades Who Became NHL Head Coaches Jonathan Hodgson | November 22, 2020 Inspired by the Saskatoon Blades’ recent hiring of former Hockey Canada video coach Ryan Dietrich to head coach Mitch Love’s staff for the 2020-21 season, we are going to look…
Maple Leafs Could Use a Spot of Spezza Professionalism The Old Prof | November 2, 2020 As I’ve mentioned before in recent posts, I’m pleased with the direction the Toronto Maple Leafs have taken with their signing of free agent players. Not only do these experienced…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Babcock, Parayko, Bracco & More The Old Prof | September 15, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors, I’ll share news that Mike Babcock lost out to Peter Laviolette for the head coaching position with the Washington Capitals.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Babcock, Borowiecki, Kokkonen & More The Old Prof | September 8, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news that former Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock has been interviewed for the head coaching job…
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…
High-Scoring Maple Leafs Now Learning About Defense Pete Bauer | July 18, 2020 Reports out of Toronto say that Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe is preaching defense as he gets his players ready for the Qualifying Round. Say what? Isn’t that why former coach…
Sharks 2020 Offseason Outlook The Hockey Writers | June 4, 2020 After a dismal showing during the 2019-20 season, the San Jose Sharks must use this offseason effectively. General manager Doug Wilson will look to use this time to improve his…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Babcock, Marner & Stars as Trade Partners The Old Prof | May 25, 2020 Given the news of the past few days that a 24-team play-in tournament was proposed by the NHL and approved in principle by the NHLPA, it’s tough for Toronto Maple…
Maple Leafs’ Coaching Change Completely Alters the 2019-20 Season The Old Prof | April 6, 2020 When the Maple Leafs began their season, they were coached by the legendary Mike Babcock. Babcock was signed in 2015 after success with the Detroit Red Wings and on the…
Maple Leafs Won’t Miss Playoffs Simply Due to Hurricanes Loss Ryan Szporer | February 23, 2020 The good news is the Toronto Maple Leafs won’t miss the playoffs based solely on their embarrassing loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Emergency goalie David Ayres may…
Maple Leafs and Keefe Helping Hutchinson Find His Groove Josh Pederson | January 7, 2020 After celebrating a flawless shutout victory over the New York Islanders this past weekend, Toronto Maple Leafs’ Michael Hutchinson now tallies his third win in a row as the backup…
