Today in Hockey History: July 1
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 2 July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years, thanks to…
Category Archives: Maple Leafs History
Maple Leafs Fans Continuing Love Affair with Felix Potvin
When my son Jim was a youngster, as a thing to do together we started to collect hockey cards. Because I taught at the University of Alberta and lived in…
Today in Hockey History: June 3
One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Recent Game 7 Losses By Level of Heartbreak
Here we go again. In what feels like the biggest game in recent memory for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they are set for yet another Game 7, this time against…
Maple Leafs’ Team Name Carries Rich, Proud & Patriotic History
As we all know, the Toronto Maple Leafs are now deadlocked at 2-2 in their second round series with the Florida Panthers, as things shift back to Toronto for Game…
7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…
Remembering Maple Leafs’ Goalie Jonathan Bernier
In a previous post where I researched the criteria that measured the characteristics of good NHL goalies and then applied it to evaluate the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best goalie since…
State of the World the Last Time the Maple Leafs Advanced to the Conference Finals
It has been a very long time since the Toronto Maple Leafs have advanced to the Conference Finals. In fact, it hasn’t happened since 2002, which was 23 years ago.…
Former Maple Leaf Nikita Zaitsev’s Career: From Russia to the NHL & Back Again
Nikita Zaitsev’s career is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Born in Moscow, Russia, the 6-foot-2, right-handed defenseman has played in some of the world’s top hockey leagues. From his…
Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Playoff Dominance of the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario
With a new generation of the Battle of Ontario set to get underway, fans understand that there is little that connects the current Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators with…