The Fallout From the Maple Leafs Trading Mitch Marner
Trading Mitch Marner was never going to make the Toronto Maple Leafs better overnight. In fact, it’s fair to say it made them worse, at least on paper. That’s not…
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“King Richard” Reimagined: The Goalie Who Became an Artist
By any measure, Richard Brodeur‘s life has been nothing short of extraordinary. From hoisting major junior hockey’s most prominent trophies to backstopping an unparalleled Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Reaves Gone, Robertson Staying, Maccelli Bounce-Back
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reshape their roster as the offseason unfolds. In recent days, the team has made a quiet but telling trade, sent signals about a young…
What Marner’s Departure Means for the Maple Leafs
When Mitch Marner was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, many Toronto Maple Leafs fans reacted with a strange mix of relief and regret. After years of calling for a…
Tiny Thompson: From Sandon, BC, to Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion
Sandon, British Columbia, located in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains in the West Kootenay region, is the birthplace of a former NHL goalie who helped hoist the Boston Bruins’…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Appleby Signs, Roslovic Interest, and Marlies Add Depth
As the offseason continues, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain active, both in addressing depth concerns within the organization and navigating the free agent market. While the big-name moves may still…
The Cat, The Eagle & Cujo: Remembering a Golden Era of Maple Leafs Goaltending
Throughout the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a myriad of goaltenders have come and gone. Some more noticeable than others, but all with the same team goal of winning…
What Makes This Oilers Team Truly Special
The Edmonton Oilers made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the second season in a row. Aside from not winning the Cup in either 2024 or 2025, there’s still…
3 Steps the Oilers Must Take to Help Stuart Skinner Succeed
If you’ve read through the news outlets, turned on the TV, and clicked on the radio in the recent past, you’ve most likely heard the chorus about the Edmonton Oilers‘…
3 NHL Teams That Got Free Agency Right
As the dust settles on the early days of NHL free agency, former NHL scout and analyst Jason Bukala joined The FAN Hockey Show to break down which teams stood…