Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All-Time
In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. I wrote this during the 2019-20 NHL regular…
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Senators Bet Big on Ullmark to Build a Winning Culture
When the Ottawa Senators acquired Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins in a blockbuster trade on June 26, 2024, they weren’t just adding a goaltender. They were also bringing in…
Marner Needs to Escape Matthews’ Shadow in Toronto
Mitch Marner has entered the final year of his six-year, $65.4 million contract. Speculation about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is heating up. NHL insider Chris Johnston stirred…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Minten, Cowan, Robertson & Berube
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll dig into three topics affecting the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. First, I’ll share insights about…
Nick Robertson’s Dilemma: Stay With the Maple Leafs or Move On?
The past few seasons have been tough for young Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nick Robertson. Despite his undeniable talent and scoring ability, he’s been in a frustrating cycle of limited…
7 Cool Things About Maple Leafs’ Eddie Shack
The world of Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey has been filled with characters – some good and some, well, less than good. However, one name that stands tall (as well as…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Jumbo Joe, Tanev & Niemela
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss some intriguing updates and speculations. First, I’ll share some tidbits about William Nylander and the exciting new Amazon…
Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik “Goat” Gauthier: Where is He Now?
Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size,…
Carey Price: Saying Farewell to a Canadiens Legend
Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own…
Do the Maple Leafs Have Too Many Voices in the Boardroom?
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are far from happy. They seem to be pointing all sorts of fingers. However, the big bogeyman continues to be an unbalanced salary structure that continues…