Red Wings News & Rumors: Protocol, Rasmussen, Howard & More Devin Little | January 20, 2021 We are now one week into the 2020-21 season and the Detroit Red Wings are 2-2 four games in. While attention has mostly, and understandably, been on the ice, there…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Stars, Panthers, More Jim Parsons | January 20, 2021 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk that the Florida Panthers are hoping the drama surrounding Keith Yandle’s near scratch from the lineup will act as a rallying cry.…
Babcock Bombs as Former Leafs Coach Tries to Clarify Marner Drama Jim Parsons | January 19, 2021 Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock and The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun sat down for a long talk. The topic of the conversation was Babcock’s reputation as a bench…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Ryan, COVID, Markstrom & More Devin Little | January 15, 2021 Let’s start off this week’s news column with a quick recap of the Red Wings’ season opener. They faced-off against the Carolina Hurricanes, a new division rival under the newly…
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…