Maple Leafs’ Ritchie Will Be an Offensive Upgrade on Hyman The Old Prof | September 1, 2021 Newcomer Nick Ritchie has connections with Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Kyle Dubas and with the city of Toronto. Ritchie was born in Orangeville, Ontario, less than an hour’s drive…
Oilers’ Zach Hyman: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Edmonton’s Winger Brian Swane | September 1, 2021 Over the last few weeks, Oil Country has been familiarizing itself with the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason additions, from first-round draft pick Xavier Bourgault to Warren Foegele, who was traded from…
Oilers Ranked 5th-Worst Run NHL Team, “Squandering” Best Players Jim Parsons | August 26, 2021 According to fans who read The Athletic and closely follow the Edmonton Oilers, the franchise didn’t rank terribly well among 32 teams in the NHL when it comes to how…
Maple Leafs Lounge: What Free Agent Loss Stung the Most Kevin Armstrong | August 21, 2021 The free-agent period offered a grim reality check to the Toronto Maple Leafs and its fans. Not one big-name signed, no hometown discounts were given, or team-friendly contracts were signed.…
Oilers’ Offseason Moves Reunite Former Teammates Brian Swane | August 17, 2021 While Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland could make another move or two before the start of the 2021-22 National Hockey League, his offseason work is largely done, following an…
Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors: Knies vs. Hyman & Why Foligno and Boston The Old Prof | August 16, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take an opportunity to compare the team’s 2021 draft choice Matthew Knies to the departed Zach Hyman. Second, I’ll…
Oilers Bring in Much-Needed Help Up Front Rob Couch | August 16, 2021 After what transpired in the first round of last season’s playoffs and the play-in round in the bubble, Ken Holland has done a nice job in finally surrounding the Edmonton…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Amazon & Angry Dubas The Old Prof | August 14, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I take a look at news that Auston Matthews just had wrist surgery yesterday. I’ll also preview the new Amazon…
Maple Leafs Need to Move On From Rielly This Offseason Kevin Armstrong | August 10, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs and Morgan Rielly must go their separate ways, and it has to happen sooner than later. This statement is not a reflection of Rielly’s play or…
Oilers Banking on Core 5: Success, or the Next Maple Leafs? Jim Parsons | August 9, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers have put all their chips in. With the long-term extension for Darnell Nurse done — a deal that starts at the end of next season — they’ve…
Winners & Losers of 2021 NHL Free Agency Aaron Heckmann | August 9, 2021 The NHL is in an unprecedented situation financially, with the salary cap barely rising after next season. Cap space is at a premium as teams try to shed salary by…
Maple Leafs Signing Kase & Ritchie Gives Them Great Depth Peter Baracchini | August 1, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs made some key moves to kick off their offseason with the signings of goaltender Petr Mrazek and Michael Bunting when free agency began. A few days…
