September 2025

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Maple Leafs New Roster Puzzle: Too Many Bottom-Six Players?

Old Prof September 17, 2025

Last year, the Toronto Maple Leafs were constantly patching holes, especially in the bottom six. Injuries and lineup shifts meant they were juggling who could fill spots, and it showed in uneven performances. This...

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Maple Leafs Fans Are Past Ready to Move On from Marner

Old Prof September 16, 2025

At a glance, the Mitch Marner trade feels like the end of an era—but for many Toronto Maple Leafs fans, it’s also the beginning of something overdue. Marner, a dynamic and deeply skilled playmaker,...

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3 Reasons the Canucks Could Have an Improved 2025–26 Season

Old Prof September 15, 2025

If you’re a Vancouver Canucks fan, you know the history—near misses, heartbreaks, and plenty of rebuilding. Could this year be different? The 2025–26 Canucks aren’t chasing the ghosts of ’94 or the Sedin era....

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Maple Leafs’ New Formula: Strong Bottom Six, Weaker Top Six?

Old Prof September 13, 2025

Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were all about “aces and spaces.” The top players carried the team, while the lower-end players struggled to keep up. That left a big gap, especially in the...

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Can Robertson Ever Be Physical Enough for the New Maple Leafs?

Old Prof September 12, 2025

When the Toronto Maple Leafs talk about reshaping their identity, the word “physical” comes up a lot. Brad Treliving and Craig Berube want a team that can win puck battles, grind through playoff series,...

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Kaprizov Turns Down $128M: What This Really Means for the Wild

Old Prof September 12, 2025

The Minnesota Wild were in the middle of the hockey news cycle yesterday, and not for the reasons they’d hoped. Word leaked that superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov turned down a contract extension that would...

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Could Connor McDavid (like John Tavares) Head “Home” to Toronto?

Old Prof September 10, 2025

As soon as the Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year, the focus immediately shifted to Connor McDavid’s future. The 28-year-old superstar has just a...

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William Nylander: How Can Maple Leafs Fans Not Like Him?

Old Prof September 9, 2025

William Nylander has always been a bit of an enigma with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Some fans think he’s too laid-back, too casual, maybe even a little aloof. But when you look at the...

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What’s McDavid Really Waiting For with the Oilers?

Old Prof September 7, 2025

Connor McDavid holds all the cards. If he wanted to, he could walk into Jeff Jackson’s office tomorrow, name his number and his term, and the Oilers would sign it without hesitation. But McDavid...

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Maple Leafs New Stategy for Moving Järnkrok and Kämpf

Old Prof September 6, 2025

With the new CBA and playoff salary cap coming into play faster than expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs have some tricky decisions ahead. Depth guys like Calle Järnkrok and David Kämpf aren’t flashy stars,...

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The Canadiens’ Logic in Moving Carey Price’s Contract

Old Prof September 5, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens just offloaded the last year of Carey Price’s $84 million contract to the San Jose Sharks today. Although the legendary goaltender hasn’t played a single minute of NHL hockey since 2022,...

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3 Reasons the Maple Leafs Re-Signed Dennis Hildeby

Old Prof September 3, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up their last restricted free agent this week, inking goaltender Dennis Hildeby to a three-year extension. The deal carries an $841,667 average annual value, with the first two seasons structured as...