Sheldon Keefe Sparks New Maple Leafs-Devils Rivalry
It has been 39 years since the New Jersey Devils have existed in the National Hockey League. In that time, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Devils met in the postseason…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Cowan, Minten & Knies
I’ll share three thoughts about the team in this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs news and rumors. First, I’ll discuss the quick hiring of former Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon…
NHL’s Top 14 Salaries for the 2024-25 Season
Today, Cap Friendly put out the following list of the NHL’s highest salaries for the 2024-25 season. Some Oddities About This List of Highest-Paid Players The list is a little…
Will Mitch Marner Cement Maple Leafs Legacy or Chase a Big Contract?
As Mitch Marner approaches a pivotal point in his career, there is speculation about his potential departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs. On one hand, it is understandable that Marner…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kampf, Holmberg, Timmins & Stolarz
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share three significant topics: how three Maple Leafs performed at the IIHF World Championships, the potential return of right-shot…
Elias Pettersson’s Hidden Injury & Canucks’ Playoff Exit
As the Vancouver Canucks went up three games to two against the Edmonton Oilers during both team’s second-round postseason series, it seemed they were poised to clinch the series. However,…
Maple Leafs Getting a Competitive Edge with Cowan & Minten
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has a busy summer ahead. The team has now settled on Craig Berube as their new head coach. Now, he gets to…
Craig Berube Remarkable Career: Enforcer to Stanley Cup Champion
Craig Berube’s NHL career has spanned 38 years. He first stepped on the ice for the Philadelphia Flyers on March 22, 1986, and played for 17 seasons. He last played for…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Hyman & Tavares
One of the most significant questions facing the Toronto Maple Leafs is what to do with Mitch Marner. Despite the rampant speculation about trading him, such a move seems unlikely…
Knoblauch’s Path to Become Oilers’ Game-Changing Coach
The Jack Adams Award is annually bestowed upon the coach who is “adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,” with the winner selected by a poll of…