Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Jeff Finger
It’s not a simple task to remember each and every player who has ever donned the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but that’s why you’ve got this…
Maple Leafs History
Today in Hockey History: June 24
Two National Hockey League seasons concluded on this date, one in a very memorable fashion. June 24 has also hosted four different NHL Entry Drafts over the years, which welcomed…
Maple Leafs’ Fans Continuing Love Affair with Felix Potvin
When my son Jim was a youngster, as a thing to do together we started to collect hockey cards. Because I taught at the University of Alberta and lived in…
Today in Hockey History: June 17
There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…
Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away
The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…
Today in Hockey History: June 10
June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as…
Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend
Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in…
Today in Hockey History: June 3
One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Today in Hockey History: May 29
May 29 has proven to be a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. The greatest player to ever play shattered the dreams of one of…
Today in Hockey History: May 25
May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as…
Mike Gartner: Revisiting a True Hall of Fame Career
Right winger Mike Gartner played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. He scored at least 30 goals in 17 of those 19 campaigns. This phenomenal feat is an NHL…
The Maple Leafs and the Legacy of the Muskoka Five
Originally published in 2012 February 11, 2012 was a bittersweet night for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mats Sundin, the classy and consummate captain, was honoured with his #13 raised to…