Stan Smith

I became a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs watching their run to the cup in 1967. Little did I know it might be the only Stanley Cup I watched them win. I am not a professional writer. I backdoored my way into this by writing comments on different hockey blogs. I wrote one article for an old blog called “Hope in the Smoke.” It stopped publishing right after that. I hope it was a coincidence. I became online friends with The Old Prof. He invited me to share my views and opinions with him, and he was generous enough to share those views with others. So here I am. I hope to offer readers specific insight into game action and reasoned opinions about players and the team. I typically tape every Maple Leafs game and watch it several times, taking notes on what I see. While I trust the eye text, I also enjoy analytics. As I review what has happened on the ice, I hope to provide readers with well-researched insights into game action. My other love is bowling. I was lucky enough to win two PBA Senior Regional Titles in 2005 and 2006.

Stories By Stan Smith

Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Is Craig Berube’s Coaching Record as Good as Promised?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired a new coach in Craig Berube. In reviewing his record, will he be as good...

By Stan Smith
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

The Changing Dynamics of the Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards

Over the past eight seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs forwards have changed. What has happened and what's going to happen?

By Stan Smith
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Sheldon Keefe Draws Interest from Devils After Maple Leafs Firing

It didn't take long for ex-Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Sheldon Keefe to gain interest from another team. Where will he...

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

Is Maple Leafs Mitch Marner As Valuable As He Once Was?

There's talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Mitch Marner. The question is how valuable would other teams believe he is.

By Stan Smith
Featured
/ 2 years ago

Next Coach for Maple Leafs Faces a Huge Offensive Challenge

For the Toronto Maple Leafs hope to go far next season in the playoffs, they need to play both offence and...

By Stan Smith