Marner’s Legacy Decision: Maple Leafs Hero or High-Earner Elsewhere?
After their postseason ended, and the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ Mitch Marner had cleaned out his locker, he was asked in an exit interview about his desire to stay in Toronto.…
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From Last to First: Can Oilers Turn Season Around?
As the Edmonton Oilers gear up for the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, beginning on Saturday, all eyes are on Connor McDavid. This series represents more than just…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Lyubushkin & Kämpf
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share four eclectic topics floating around the team. From new insights about Zack Hyman’s decision to join the Edmonton…
Stanley Cup Final Key: Oilers’ Special Teams vs. Panthers’ Physicality
From the outside looking in, the Florida Panthers seem to have one big job if they are to win the Stanley Cup Final. They have to physicalyize the Edmonton Oilers…
3 Key Moves for Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving This Offseason
Since David Pastrnak ended the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season on May 4, the franchise’s leadership has announced that anything is on the table to get the team over its playoff…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Cowan, Holmberg & Domi
As the Toronto Maple Leafs once again head into the offseason all too early, the team faces many choices that will undoubtedly shape the franchise’s future. In this edition of…
Zach Hyman’s Remarkable Postseason with the Edmonton Oilers
When Zach Hyman left the Toronto Maple Leafs and signed with the Edmonton Oilers, most fans thought the Oilers had paid too much for the gritty forward. Every Maple Leafs…
2024 Stanley Cup Final: Scoring Leaders & Conn Smythe Favorites
The two Stanley Cup combatants have now been decided. The Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in what promises to be a thrilling series. With…
Mitch Marner’s Playoff Struggles Are a Myth
There is no denying that Mitch Marner’s production in the playoffs since he first joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016 has not equaled his regular season numbers. In 575 regular…
Oilers’ Game 5 Dominance & Game 6 Expectations vs. Stars
In a recent discussion after the Edmonton Oilers had taken home the Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars, sports analysts Gene Principe and Mark Spector talked about the Oilers’…