Daily Hockey Trivia – Mats Sundin, St. Louis Blues & Fictional Players
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for August 4, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Category Archives: Maple Leafs History
Toronto Maple Leafs History of Black Hockey Players
*This article was originally written by Alex Hobson In their 108-year-old history, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a total of 1,194 players suit up to don the blue and…
4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds
The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul
From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday was in Sep.…
Today in Hockey History: July 30
The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There were also three retirements on July 30, including two soon-to-be members of…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Dion Phaneuf
Dion Phaneuf is now a 39-year-old former NHL defenseman who, in total, played 14 seasons. He was a large defenseman at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds. He was selected by Calgary…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts
When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…
Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed
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…
Today in Hockey History: July 25
One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job in the league on this date. Also, a pair of elite goaltenders…
Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…