Maple Leafs’ Prospect Report: Akhtyamov, Hildeby & Kokkonen Andrew Forbes | September 17, 2023 Hockey season is heating up and leagues around the globe are getting under way. While some of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospects are still showcasing themselves in Traverse City at…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kokkonen, Marner, Matthews, Bunts & Knies The Old Prof | April 11, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Buffalo Sabres on home ice tomorrow night. Two days later, they play Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals before they head out on the road for…
Maple Leafs Well Represented at the 2021 WJC Peter Baracchini | December 23, 2020 After Rasmus Sandin and Nick Robertson’s success at last year’s World Junior Championship, the Toronto Maple Leafs will again be well represented in 2021. With six prospects taking part in…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Amirov & Grandpa Dubas The Old Prof | December 14, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news that Joe Thornton is on his way to Toronto and show his appreciative send-off by his…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Der-Arguchintsev, Finnish Prospects & More The Old Prof | October 27, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at a young Russian prospect who’s been loaned back to a KHL team. I’ll also look…
Maple Leafs’ 2020-21 Prospect Update Mathieu Sheridan | September 21, 2020 It is no surprise that the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect system is not as strong as it used to be. With prospects graduating to the NHL or going unsigned, it…
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…
Prospects News & Rumors: Lafreniere, Kokkonen & Niemelä Greg Boysen | August 14, 2020 The likely first overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft spoke about his future home. Also, a young defensive prospect received a big honor for the upcoming 2020-21 season…
Maple Leafs 2019 Draft Picks: Grading Robertson, Kokkonen & Abramov The Old Prof | March 23, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs – like any other NHL team – are made up players, but what will the team look like in the future? That’s one of the most…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dubas, Trade Thoughts, Domi & Loponen The Old Prof | March 21, 2020 It’s surprising that in a post-hockey world – at least for this regular season, there’s still news. One thing that happened was the Toronto Maple Leafs took the lead in…
Maple Leafs’ Mikko Kokkonen: Playing in Finland and Looking Good The Old Prof | March 20, 2020 There’s something about the Toronto Maple Leafs appreciation for young Swedish defensemen. Perhaps there’s a good reason. Ask any long-time Maple Leafs hockey fan about Swedish defensemen and, certainly, Borje…
Recapping the Maple Leafs’ Prospects at the World Juniors Peter Baracchini | January 10, 2020 With the World Junior Hockey Championships over, now is a great time to evaluate how the prospects representing the Toronto Maple Leafs fared at the tournament. While no gold medal…