Tag: Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs Were Born In Windsor
There were many spectacular beginnings held at venerable Windsor Arena over the rink’s lengthy history. But the night of Feb. 15, 1927 was all about the end of an era. [ … ]
Reaume The Answer To Two NHL Trivia Questions
Often, the other guy in a famous NHL trade is forgotten, or becomes the cause of scorn or ridicule. Marc Reaume can relate. On Feb. 10, 1960, Reaume was the [ … ]
Don Simmons: The Best Backup Goalie In NHL History
There’s nothing that’ll start a debate faster than trying to determine the best ever at something. Greatest goal scorer? Howe? Gretzky? Ovechkin? Toughest player? Ferguson? Probert? Best netminder? Sawchuk? Hall? [ … ]
Can You Spot The NHLer In This Photo?
Which one of these two fellows enjoyed a lengthy NHL career? Well, actually, this is a trick question, because they both did. The smiling fellow in the Toronto Maple Leafs [ … ]
Before Leafs, Brophy was legendary minor-league tough guy
He coached the Toronto Maple Leafs, his surname began with the letter B and he led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a playoff series victory. Okay, so we know it’s [ … ]
The Young Johnny Bower
You hear a lot of stories about Johnny Bower’s timelessness and agelessness, playing goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs until he was 45 and eligible for his NHL pension. But [ … ]
Are The Leafs Legitimate Stanley Cup Contenders?
They got him. John Tavares was the prized possession of the NHL’s 2018 free-agent crop and with all 31 teams to choose from, he chose the Toronto Maple Leafs. And [ … ]