All posts tagged "Auston Matthews"

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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 1 day ago

  The “Worst” Guy on Your Team Is Better Than Almost Anyone Else

  The worst player in the NHL is still an incredible hockey player. That’s easy to forget from the couch. William Nylander...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 days ago

  Maple Leafs’ Monster Offer for Oilers’ Connor McDavid — Would You Accept?

  Michael Augello’s recent claim about Connor McDavid wanting Toronto reignited the yearly Leafs fantasy. A look at a real blockbuster offer.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 1 week ago

  One Analyst’s Case: Why the Maple Leafs Will Bounce Back

  Martin Biron still likes the Maple Leafs. He sees a bounce-back season if McKenna, Matthews, Bobrovsky and Tanev all deliver.

  By Old Prof
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  Colorado Avalanche

  / 2 weeks ago

  Hockey’s Getting More Expensive to Watch, And Colorado Bet Big

  Cale Makar's $20.4M deal is only part of a bigger NHL story: rising salaries, ticket prices and media costs are changing...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Jets & Oilers Fans Still Upset

  Matthews' leadership, Hellebuyck's trade request and Pronger's Edmonton exit headline today's NHL Trade Talk Recap.

  By Old Prof
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 2 weeks ago

  Can the Maple Leafs Win With Auston Matthews Leading?

  A reader challenged the idea that Auston Matthews should be protected defensively. Is it a leadership problem, a roster problem, or...

  By Old Prof
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  Montreal Canadiens

  / 2 weeks ago

  NHL Network Blasted Over Suzuki vs Matthews “Asinine” Ranking

  NHL Network released its annual top 20 centers list this week, and it has stirred up debate, as lists like this...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Calgary Flames

  / 3 weeks ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Maple Leafs & Oilers Buffer

  The Maple Leafs need more offence beyond Matthews, Nemec gets a fresh start in Calgary, and Edmonton's Babcock gamble has a...

  By Old Prof
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 3 weeks ago

  Do the Maple Leafs Need Something McKenna Can’t Give Them?

  Auston Matthews can't score every goal. If Toronto's offence needs more natural goal scorers, where will they come from?

  By Old Prof
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  NHL News

  / 3 weeks ago

  How the Maple Leafs Ended the “Core Four” Problem

  The Maple Leafs finally look different: less stars-plus-filler, more real depth. But did John Chayka spend wisely enough?

  By Old Prof
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  Columbus Blue Jackets

  / 4 weeks ago

  NHL Weekend Rumors: Marchand Out, Matthews’ Back, Werenski’s Future

  NHL weekend rumors: Werenski talks his future, is Auston Matthews' back a concern, and how long will Brad Marchand be out?

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Panthers, McDavid & Matthews Together?

  Evan Bouchard deserves more respect, Brad Marchand faces surgery questions, and could McDavid and Matthews really team up?

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  A Superteam Idea That Could Unite the NHL’s Two Biggest Cup-Hungry Stars

  One analyst suggests Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews should get together to form a superteam in the NHL. How would it...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 4 weeks ago

  Reporter Says Matthews’ Chiropractor Slipped Up by Addressing Back Injury

  Did the chiropractor for Auston Matthews, Shawn Robek, offer some really good news or reveal a concern about the Toronto Maple...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 1 month ago

  Five Things the Maple Leafs Need to Get Right This Season

  The Maple Leafs have plenty of new pieces. But for the playoffs to happen, several things have to go right —...

  By Old Prof
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  Featured

  / 1 month ago

  Do the Maple Leafs Have a 2-Year Window With This Roster?

  There are many factors that point to the Toronto Maple Leafs only having a two-year window with this current group of...

  By James Reeve
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  Featured

  / 1 month ago

  Expectations for Gavin McKenna’s Rookie Year Should Be Tempered

  Being the first overall pick for the Maple Leafs comes with high expectations, but Gavin McKenna might take some time adjusting...

  By James Reeve
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Senators & Maple Leafs New Start

  The Oilers, Senators and Maple Leafs are making moves now, but each team has a very different plan for what comes...

  By Old Prof
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  Featured

  / 1 month ago

  Maple Leafs’ Season May Hinge on One Big Matthews Adjustment

  The Toronto Maple Leafs want to win the Cup, and they need the best and healthiest version of Auston Matthews to...

  By James Reeve
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  Calgary Flames

  / 1 month ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames, Canadiens & Canucks Building?

  Three NHL storylines raise bigger questions: Is Roslovic Matthews’ next winger? Will Calgary chase Xhekaj? And can Vancouver build its rink?

  By Old Prof