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…
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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…
Now That Marner’s Gone, Do Maple Leafs Fans Miss What They Had?
In all my years covering the Toronto Maple Leafs, I rarely find myself wanting to push back against fans, even when I don’t always agree with what they say. But…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roy, Maccelli, Peterka, Carlo & Robertson
As the dust begins to settle on the first few waves of the offseason, it’s clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are far from done shaping their 2025–26 roster. With…
The Home of Champions: Trail, B.C.’s Forgotten Goaltending Legends
Trail, British Columbia, recognized for its history of sports excellence (e.g., 1939 & 1961 World Champion Trail Smoke Eaters; Andy Bilesky & Little League Baseball; Willi Krause & Track and…