Toronto Maple Leafs History of Black Hockey Players
*This article was originally written by Alex Hobson In their 109-year-old history, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a total of 1,209 players suit up to don the blue and…
Category Archives: Maple Leafs History
4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds
The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul
From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday was in Sep.…
Today in Hockey History: July 30
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 31 The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Dion Phaneuf
Dion Phaneuf is now a 40-year-old former NHL defenseman who, in total, played 14 seasons. He was a large defenseman at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds. He was selected by the…
Removing the Maple Leafs From the Cup – Some Personal Thoughts
When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…
Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed
Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television’s ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial…
Today in Hockey History: July 25
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 26 One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job…
Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…
Today in Hockey History: July 23
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 24 A pair of “Original 6” National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July…