Stories By Old Prof
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NHL News
/ 2 months agoThe Maple Leafs Let a Good One Slip Away Too Easily?
Bobby McMann is gone, and Maple Leafs fans are left wondering what might’ve been after he quickly broke out in Seattle.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoOne New Trade & a Complicated Maple Leafs’ Ripple Effect
The Maple Leafs keep adding defencemen. Could Brandon Carlo become the odd man out as roles begin to shift?
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoMaple Leafs Made a Decision They Wouldn’t Make Before
Maple Leafs’ Raddysh deal sparks debate—Toronto is betting big on the middle years, not worrying about the final chapter.
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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs’ Bet & Oilers
Carolina celebrates a deal, Toronto bets on Raddysh, and Roslovic’s future stays murky in this NHL trade talk recap.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoMike Babcock to the Oilers Could Go Nuclear
Oilers and Babcock spark debate—culture, recruitment risk, and a high-stakes gamble that could reshape McDavid’s supporting cast.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoThe Maple Leafs Bet Big on Darren Raddysh: Will It Pay Off?
Raddysh brings a breakout 70-point season, right-shot PP punch, and risk-reward upside as Leafs bet on a late-blooming defender.
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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Hurricanes, Oilers & Maple Leafs Gamble
Hellebuyck rumours, Oilers trade talk, and a Leafs gamble on Raddysh—three NHL storylines shaping the market right now.
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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months agoJonathan Toews Was More Valuable Than the Spotlight He Avoided
Jonathan Toews never needed flash—just detail, calm, and winning habits. A quiet Hall of Fame career built on consistency.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoHave Maple Leafs Finally Fixed What’s Been Broken for Years?
Maple Leafs shift focus to puck movement and exits, hinting at a new identity built from the blue line out.
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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months agoInsider’s Take on the Canucks Raises Hard Rebuild Question
The Canucks face a longer runway than expected—Button says patience is the plan, but how long can Vancouver actually wait?
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Detroit Red Wings
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Red Wings, Oilers & Maple Leafs Rejection
Patrick Kane weighs his future, Mike Babcock gets cleared, and the Maple Leafs passed on Bruce Cassidy. Why?
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NHL News
/ 2 months agoMaple Leafs Prospect System No Longer Works the Old Way
The Marlies are no longer a simple pipeline—they’ve split into layers, changing how the Maple Leafs prospect path really works.
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NHL News
/ 2 months agoWhy McKenna’s Offence Makes the Defensive Stuff Forgivable
McKenna's defensive game needs work, but elite offensive talent is rare. His ceiling may be worth every risk and growing pain.
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NHL News
/ 2 months agoRuthless John Chayka Is a Problem for Other NHL GMs
The Maple Leafs’ shift to a more ruthless front office style is changing how other GMs view every trade negotiation.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canadiens & Maple Leafs Change
Oilers eye Tortorella and Montembeault as answers to key needs, while the Maple Leafs turn to Jim Hiller behind the bench.
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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months agoThis Flames & Stars Blockbuster Actually Worked for Both Teams
A rare NHL blockbuster where both Calgary and Dallas won big—30 years later, the Iginla–Nieuwendyk trade still looks perfectly fair.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoWould Tortorella Actually Be a Fit in Edmonton?
Could John Tortorella be the Edmonton Oilers' next coach? The fit is intriguing, but the risks may be just as significant.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoWhy Jim Hiller Actually Makes Sense for the Maple Leafs
Hiller’s Maple Leafs hire blends familiarity, analytics, and risk—now Toronto bets he can unlock Matthews and Nylander in the playoffs.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flyers & Oilers Turmoil
Sportsnet's CBC split, the Leafs trade Joseph Woll, and Babcock rumors create fresh uncertainty across the NHL.
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NHL News
/ 3 months agoIs This the Moment Hockey Stops Belonging to Everyone?
Sportsnet moving NHL hockey off CBC raises a bigger question: what do Canadians lose when tradition becomes a subscription product?
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Edmonton Oilers
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Colorado Avalanche
Wild Must Make a Difficult Decision on Quinn Hughes’ Future
Colorado Avalanche
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Carolina Hurricanes
3 “Would You Rather” Questions Following Cale Makar’s New Deal
Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings’ Monster Offer for Oilers’ Connor McDavid — Would You Accept?
Colorado Avalanche
NHL Trade Talk Recap: Avalanche, Canadiens & Oilers What If?
Toronto Maple Leafs
Why the Right PTO Isn’t About Adding Another Body
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Trade Package for Matvei Michkov — Would You Accept?
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Trade Package for Connor Hellebuyck — Would You Accept?
Detroit Red Wings
Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Alex DeBrincat: Would You Do It?
