Stories By Old Prof
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San Jose Sharks
/ 1 month agoFriedman Drops an Interesting Hint on Hellebuyck’s Future
Connor Hellebuyck to San Jose? Friedman says the tires have been kicked, but one big question could determine where this goes.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 month agoGavin McKenna’s First NHL Game Has a Pretty Special Twist
Gavin McKenna’s NHL debut in Montreal already has a special feel, with family, friends and a Canadian hockey rivalry adding to...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 month agoWhy the Maple Leafs Could Surprise the Atlantic This Season
The Maple Leafs may not be expected to make the playoffs. But three reasons suggest they could be better in the...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Senators, Jets & Oilers’ Deeper Issue?
Tkachuk's exit, Skinner's fresh start in Winnipeg, and the Oilers' Babcock hire make for a busy day around the NHL.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 month agoThe Maple Leafs Might Already Have Their Blue Line Answer
Toronto’s defence still has one big question, but the answer may already be sitting in front of the coaching staff.
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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months agoWhy Stuart Skinner Could Actually Be Really Good in Winnipeg
Stuart Skinner has something to prove in Winnipeg, and the Jets might give him exactly what he needs to prove Edmonton...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoWhat If There’s More to the Maple Leafs Jack Roslovic?
Hockey analysts have said Jack Roslovic isn't a top-six forward. But what if Toronto has finally found the situation that brings...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoMaple Leafs Need Matthews and Bobrovsky to Make Each Other Better
Matthews and Bobrovsky bring very different kinds of leadership to Toronto. Could that difference become a strength for the Maple Leafs?
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Columbus Blue Jackets
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Blue Jackets Issue
Today’s NHL Trade Talk covers Babcock’s tough love, Bobrovsky’s impact, and three big questions facing Columbus.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoThe Maple Leafs May Have Found Something for Morgan Rielly
The Maple Leafs Morgan Rielly-Darren Raddysh pairing is interesting. It’s hard not to feel a little optimistic about what it could...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoThe Maple Leafs Must Now Pay for a Huge Mistake
The Maple Leafs' neglected prospect pipeline is finally catching up with them. Can Chayka and Sundin help rebuild the foundation?
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Canadiens Confusion
Formenton makes noise in Edmonton, Matthews loves Bobrovsky in Toronto, and Kreider gets a hilarious Canadiens welcome.
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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months agoMaybe We Were Too Quick to Write Off Sam Montembeault
Samuel Montembeault stopped everything he faced against Toronto. Is Montreal’s goalie situation suddenly looking a little different?
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago3 Reasons Danford Is a Good Bet to Crack the Maple Leafs Lineup
Toronto’s blue line is crowded, but three things suggest Ben Danford could still get his NHL opportunity sooner than expected.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Panthers & Oilers Nurse
Toronto’s new approach, Florida’s changing goalie plans and Darnell Nurse’s fresh start headline today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap.
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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months agoThe Canadiens Aren’t Chasing Last Year. They’re Building on It
Montreal's challenge isn't winning the Cup. It's proving last year's Eastern Conference Final run was the start of something bigger.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoJim Hiller’s Maple Leafs Have a Simple Rule: Skate First, Think Fast
Jim Hiller's Maple Leafs have a simple plan: work without the puck, think fast with it, and make every player earn...
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Columbus Blue Jackets
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs & Oilers Surprise
Marchenko dodges future questions, McKenna starts camp away from Matthews, and Babcock admits he's still surprised to be coaching Edmonton.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoWhat Will the Maple Leafs’ Fourth-Line Battle Say About Jim Hiller?
Toronto’s fourth-line battle could reveal more than who makes the team—it may offer the first clue to Jim Hiller’s coaching identity.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoRoslovic Gets the First Shot With Matthews, But It’s Not Gifted
Jack Roslovic has the early edge beside Auston Matthews, but Easton Cowan could make the Maple Leafs’ top-line decision interesting.
