Today in Hockey History: July 16 Matthew Zator | July 16, 2022 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, 2022 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…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Kevin Armstrong | April 25, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100 plus years of history, they have had several characters and numerous Hall of Fame players. Many…
2015-16 Maple Leafs: Celebrating the “Worst” Team in Franchise History The Old Prof | February 11, 2022 It seems like a lifetime ago, but it was only five years since the Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the worst teams in the NHL. During the 2015-16 season,…
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.…
Today in Hockey History: June 15 Matthew Zator | June 15, 2021 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…
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,…
Mo Mustache for Auston Matthews Puts Him in Elite Company Kevin Armstrong | November 30, 2020 It seems the most talked about facial hair on the Toronto Maple Leafs will survive the Movember Challenge. Auston Matthews put the fate of his face lace in fans’ hands…
The Red Wings & Kelvington, Sask: From Kocur to Melrose and More Ryan Guenter | November 28, 2020 The fine province of Saskatchewan supplied some of the greatest Detroit Red Wings players of all time — Sid Abel, Metro Prystai, Darren Veitch and Brad McCrimmon just to name…
Legends Behind Saskatoon Blades’ Retired Jersey Numbers Jonathan Hodgson | October 22, 2020 There is no more definitive way for a player’s legacy with his team to be cemented than to have his jersey number retired and raised to the rafters. The Saskatoon…
The Finishers: NHL’s All-Time Highest Goals-to-Assists Ratios Pete Bauer | September 24, 2020 Some NHL skaters are known for racking up a lot of points in their careers. Some are known as defensive experts. Among the scorers, some are known as “playmakers” for…
Saskatoon Blades’ Top-5 NHL Alumni Jonathan Hodgson | July 19, 2020 The Saskatoon Blades have a history that dates back to the 1960s in the Western Hockey League and its predecessors. Though that history is not steeped in postseason team success,…