NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Devils, Oilers Jim Parsons | November 4, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks are getting a key player back to their roster on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are still struggling with goaltending concerns as…
Ryan Reaves Can’t Fix What’s Wrong With the Maple Leafs The Old Prof | November 4, 2023 When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Ryan Reaves, that signing was met with mixed emotions and confusing expectations. While there has been a clear desire for more physicality and toughness…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, Reaves & Ellis The Old Prof | November 2, 2023 On Thursday night (Nov. 2), the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the beast of the east in the Boston Bruins. As the team gets ready for their big showdown, in this…
Maple Leafs’ Offseason Additions Not Meeting Expectations Peter Baracchini | November 2, 2023 Whenever there’s a roster turnover and new additions, the expectation is that they come into their team and make a big impact. With the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason additions, there…
Maple Leafs 4th Line Needs Nick Robertson The Old Prof | October 28, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ fourth line in the early going of the 2023-24 season has consisted of wingers Noah Gregor and Ryan Reaves, along with centers David Kampf and (more…
Pontus Holmberg Can Address Maple Leafs’ Defensive Problems The Old Prof | October 23, 2023 Last week, before the Tampa Bay Lightning game, the Toronto Maple Leafs recalled Pontus Holmberg from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. At the time, the move…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Minten, Domi & Reaves The Old Prof | October 19, 2023 Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Florida Panthers in their home opener at Sunrise, Florida. What, Maple Leafs fans don’t remember last season’s playoff exit? The Panthers eliminated…
Maple Leafs’ Reaves: More Than Just Muscle The Old Prof | October 18, 2023 On July 1, 2023, at the age of 36, Ryan Reaves agreed to a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $4.05 million. Last season, Reaves, who’s a gritty…
3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-1 Loss to Blackhawks Michael DeRosa | October 17, 2023 There was a lot of buzz leading up to Oct. 16’s contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks. It was understandable, as it was Blackhawks’ future superstar Connor…
Maple Leafs Gameday Preview: Chicago Blackhawks – 10/16/23 Spencer Lazary | October 16, 2023 It is Toronto Maple Leafs game day, and the boys in blue will look to win their third straight to start the season. William Nylander and Auston Matthews have been buzzing in…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Minten, Samsonov, Reaves & Benoit The Old Prof | October 14, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll wonder aloud whether Fraser Minten will be moving back to juniors before his 10-game stint is up. He has…
Maple Leafs Buy or Sell: Matthews, Minten, Samsonov, Reaves Jim Parsons | October 13, 2023 In a new series I’m calling “Buy or Sell”, throughout the week, we’ll be taking a look at some possible scenarios related to the Toronto Maple Leafs as a team,…