Times Kaberle Was Almost Traded & Depth Scoring Helps Beat the Oilers 6-3
Times Kaberle Was Almost Traded & Depth Scoring Helps Beat the Oilers 6-3
Plus,the most famous goal in Maple Leafs history, the latest news & rumours and more
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll, McCabe, Andersen & Robertson
March 25, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Carolina Hurricanes squeezed out a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in a closely contested game on Sunday night. Despite the Maple Leafs’ determined effort, the Hurricanes seized early opportunities and got stellar goaltending from Frederik Andersen to take home the win.
Bill Barilko, the Tragically Hip & the Most Famous Goal in Maple Leafs History
March 25, 2024 by The Old Prof
On April 21, 1951, Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their bitter Original Six rival the Montreal Canadiens had gone into overtime. Then-Maple Leafs defenseman Bill Barilko skated down the ice and suddenly dove headfirst towards the Canadiens’ net. As he did, he fired a backhander towards goalie Gerry McNeil.
The Times Maple Leafs’ Tomas Kaberle Was Almost Traded
March 25, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
We have now entered the dog days of hockey, at least for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They have essentially locked up a playoff spot; they need to wait for the standings to fall into place. This can make games a bit boring, but Leafs Nation still has a ton to look forward to. Auston Matthews is only 12 goals away from 70 and has 11 more games to reach it. There are also some rivalry games still to be played against the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens.
Maple Leafs’ Depth Scoring Helps Beat the Oilers 6-3
March 24, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
The Toronto Maple Leafs have played their last game against a Western Conference team this season, and it’s only fitting that it be against the Edmonton Oilers. In a marquee matchup, our attention turns to the star power of both teams, specifically Connor McDavid vs. Auston Matthews. This game did not disappoint; it was fast-paced, physical, and had a ton of goals, which is a hockey fan’s dream.
Maple Leafs News and Rumors: Samsonov, McMann, Woll & Holmberg
March 24, 2024 by The Old Prof
In a surprising game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers, the Maple Leafs skated away with the win by a margin of 6-3 on Saturday night on home ice. The Maple Leafs staked themselves to a 5-0 lead and then held on as the Oilers mounted a comeback. Bobby McMann led the charge for the Maple Leafs with his impressive two goals and one assist performance. Pontus Holmberg also scored twice, with William Nylander and Auston Matthews getting the others.
Maple Leafs’ Depth on Defence Creates Questions for T.J. Brodie
March 24, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Washington Capitals in the second half of a back-to-back after losing to the Philadelphia Flyers on the road. Earlier in the day, however, Sheldon Keefe announced that the team would be without veteran defenceman T.J. Brodie who would sit for the first time as a healthy scratch in his Maple Leafs’ tenure — aside from late season rest games.