10 Maple Leafs Who Changed Their Numbers Brian Joyce | July 22, 2019 William Nylander recently announced that he will be changing his jersey number from 29 to 88. While the announcement has caused some controversy, it has given us the chance to…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Barrie, Marner Trade Scenario, Nylander The Old Prof | July 18, 2019 This offseason has seen a number of key changes on the Toronto Maple Leafs roster. Among the new players is elite defenseman Tyson Barrie and although he hasn’t yet suited…
Number Switch: Maple Leafs’ Nylander Switching to No. 88 Next Season The Canadian Press | July 15, 2019 TORONTO — William Nylander will have a different look next season. The Toronto Maple Leafs forward announced on social media Monday that he’s swapping numbers — trading in 29 for 88. “Making the switch … what’s old is new again #88,” Nyland…
Maple Leafs: Nylander Needs to Be with Matthews Peter Baracchini | July 15, 2019 When the Toronto Maple Leafs first put William Nylander alongside franchise centre Auston Matthews, we knew that the duo was going to be good. After their first game against the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kapanen, Johnsson, Nylander, Joseph & More The Old Prof | June 29, 2019 July 1 is rapidly approaching. Not only is it Canada Day, but it is one of the busiest days for NHL news. However, sometimes the expectations trump the real action.…
Nylander: Marner’s Contract Talks “Will Work Out” The Canadian Press | June 28, 2019 OAKVILLE, Ont. — William Nylander stepped up to his putt, struck it clean and raised a fist in celebration after the ball dropped in the cup. If only contract negotiations between Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs were that…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gordeev, McFarland, Kadri, Scott, Nylander The Old Prof | May 27, 2019 As the Toronto Maple Leafs watched their Marlies farm team get eliminated by the Charlotte Checkers, there is news both with the big team and with some of their prospects.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Engvall, Johnsson, Captain, Nylander, More The Old Prof | May 23, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs roster will be reconstructed this offseason. Obviously, as a way to address the team’s salary cap limitations, general manager Kyle Dubas will likely trade some players…
William Nylander’s Redemption: Perhaps It’s Not Too Late The Old Prof | May 22, 2019 Until the World Championships, it was only a good year for William Nylander at the bank. Fresh from signing a last-minute contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs that kept the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Johnsson, Marchment, Trade Bait, Nylander The Old Prof | May 18, 2019 As always, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the news. There is much speculation about trades, and I’m curious to imagine how general manager Kyle Dubas might creatively construct a…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Nylander, Franson, Zaitsev & More The Old Prof | May 14, 2019 The Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals continue. There’s no news about the Mitch Marner contract negotiations. And, the World Championships are currently going on in Slovakia. All the while, the…
Maple Leafs’ Dilemma: What to Do With William Nylander? The Old Prof | May 12, 2019 For William Nylander, the season started well. He held out until the Toronto Maple Leafs capitulated with a huge $45 million contract. He threatened to boycott the season if his…
