How Draisaitl’s Deal Changes Marner’s Contract Talks with Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | September 4, 2024 The recent announcement of Leon Draisaitl‘s eight-year, $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers will officially make Draisaitl the highest-paid player in the NHL. While the Oilers have secured…
Maple Leafs Should Utilize Deferred Payment with Marner’s Next Contract Peter Baracchini | September 2, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner are once again in a contract negotiation that continues to have an unknown ending. It could be one where Marner signs an extension…
Marner Needs to Escape Matthews’ Shadow in Toronto The Old Prof | August 30, 2024 Mitch Marner has entered the final year of his six-year, $65.4 million contract. Speculation about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is heating up. NHL insider Chris Johnston stirred…
6 Reasons the Toronto Maple Leafs Will Win the Stanley Cup in 2025 Rupert McDonald | August 28, 2024 With the 2024-25 season inching closer by the day, optimism is increasing among all 32 NHL team’s fan bases. Yes, that includes the passionate fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
Do the Maple Leafs Have Too Many Voices in the Boardroom? The Old Prof | August 26, 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs fans are far from happy. They seem to be pointing all sorts of fingers. However, the big bogeyman continues to be an unbalanced salary structure that continues…
Marner vs. Tavares: Who Are the Maple Leafs More Likely to Re-Sign? Jim Parsons | August 22, 2024 There was an interesting debate between sports analysts, insiders, and hosts this week as TSN’s First Up crew contemplated who the Toronto Maple Leafs were more likely to sign. Assuming…
Can Mitch Marner Win Back Maple Leafs Fans? The Old Prof | August 17, 2024 When Mitch Marner first arrived as a rookie with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was a fan favorite. The young, affable player showcased exceptional talent, excelling defensively and offensively. Marner’s…
Mitch Marner’s Complex Maple Leafs Legacy The Old Prof | August 16, 2024 Mitch Marner, a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has long been a focal point of admiration and criticism. As part of the team’s “Core Four,” Marner is scrutinized…
5 Reasons to Be a Toronto Maple Leafs Fan The Old Prof | August 15, 2024 Hockey isn’t just a sport; it’s a passion that unites fans across generations. Nowhere is that more evident than among Toronto Maple Leafs fans. In Blue & White Nation, hockey…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Clark, Hakanpaa, Bogosian & Murray The Old Prof | August 15, 2024 The transition from John Tavares to Auston Matthews as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs highlights the deep bonds between the players on this team. While the main headline…
Maple Leafs’ Low Front-Office Ranking a Result of Failed Promise Jim Parsons | August 12, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ extremely low ranking on The Athletic’s fan survey of front-office NHL groups shouldn’t be a shock. Perhaps it’s a tad surprising given the team’s reshaping of…
Maple Leafs’ 5 Lingering Questions Heading Into 2024-25 Rupert McDonald | August 10, 2024 There is arguably no team in the NHL facing more pressure heading into this season than the Toronto Maple Leafs. While a few others, such as the Edmonton Oilers, could…
