Today in Hockey History: July 16 Matthew Zator | July 16, 2024 July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers found new homes, and two playoff heroes were born…
Revisiting the Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin Trade The Old Prof | June 28, 2024 June 28 is the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark…
Today in Hockey History: June 15 Matthew Zator | June 15, 2024 Hockey fans in Bean Town have enjoyed what they have seen on this date. Fans in the Windy City can’t complain either. This date has also seen numerous players join…
3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990 The Old Prof | June 9, 2024 In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There…
Maple Leafs’ 4 Worst Seasons in Team History The Old Prof | May 17, 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the oldest and most iconic franchises in the NHL. The team, although it was not called the Maple Leafs at the time, began…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Spencer Lazary | April 25, 2024 *This archive was updated in April 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100 plus years of history, they have had several characters…
2015-16 Maple Leafs: Celebrating the “Worst” Team in Franchise History The Old Prof | February 11, 2024 It seems like a lifetime ago, but it was only seven years since the Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the worst teams in the NHL. During the 2015-16 season,…
Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed The Old Prof | July 25, 2023 Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television’s ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial…
Ex-Maple Leaf Wendel Clark Weighs in on Current Leafs Stars The Old Prof | March 14, 2023 In an interview shown during Monday’s Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey game, Wendel Clark conversed with David Amber. During his talk, he took the opportunity to weigh in…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Aube-Kubel, Thornton & Clark The Old Prof | September 1, 2022 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at Nicolas Aube-Kubel’s unique celebration of his Stanley Cup victory with the Colorado Avalanche. Second, I’ll…
Maple Leafs’ Kurtis Gabriel Fighting for a Roster Spot Kevin Armstrong | September 2, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs added some much-needed grit by signing free agent Kurtis Gabriel. He is a heavyweight grinder who plays a straightforward game and has no problem causing chaos.…
Maple Leafs’ 5 Most Memorable Debuts Chris Faria | December 5, 2020 Despite finishing eighth overall with 100 points last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office decided to shake things up, leading to huge roster changes. With several notable trades, signings,…