Jonathan Toews Isn’t on a Farewell Tour With the Jets; He’s on a Mission
Every so often in hockey, a storyline comes along that makes you stop and think: “Now this could be something special.” Jonathan Toews’ move to the Winnipeg Jets is one…
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5 Reasons for Maple Leafs Fans to Be Optimistic This Season
The Athletic’s James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren’t homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren’t reflexively negative.…
5 Reasons for Maple Leafs Fans to Be Optimistic This Season
The Athletic’s James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren’t homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren’t reflexively negative.…
Canucks News & Rumours: Giants, Abbotsford, and Hughes’ Future
The Vancouver Canucks are heading into the 2025–26 season with a few intriguing storylines. Although there have been only a few high-profile trades, some upcoming preseason showdowns are expected. Following…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Berube’s Tune, Haymes’ Fit & Giordano’s Job
Training camp is officially underway, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are already serving up storylines worth keeping an eye on. There’s plenty of talk about who will stick, who might…
Montréal Canadiens 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2025-26
The 2024–25 season marked a significant step forward for the Montréal Canadiens. By early December, the club was buried near the bottom of the NHL standings. Yet from mid-December through…
Sabres News & Rumors: From the Net Out, Prospect’s Reward & Star’s Uncertain Path
Buffalo fans have been here before. For years, the Buffalo Sabres made headlines every summer with big moves — a coaching shakeup, a big-name signing, or the promise of a…
Maple Leafs’ New Depth Is the Key to 2025–26
We know the names of the Toronto Maple Leafs stars by heart at this point: Auston Matthews. William Nylander. Morgan Rielly. John Tavares. The big guns are still here, and…
What Frederik Andersen and Anthony Stolarz Have Shown Us About the Maple Leafs’ Net
One of the best things about writing with a community of readers who care about the Toronto Maple Leafs is when someone raises an angle I hadn’t considered. That happened…
7 Cool Things About Recently Retired Derek Ryan
Derek Ryan didn’t retire from his stint with the Edmonton Oilers with fanfare or flashy headlines, but his career deserves more than a quiet nod. If you’re a hockey fan…