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Could the Hunter Brothers Be the Maple Leafs’ Solution?
Could the Hunter Brothers Be the Maple Leafs’ Solution?

Could the Hunter Brothers be the shake-up the Maple Leafs need? Toronto fans wonder if bold change can fix years of playoff frustration.

By Wilson StillmanMarch 5, 2026
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By the Letters: The Historical Height of "H"—Habs, Hat Tricks, and the Hockey Hall of Fame
By the Letters
Montréal Canadiens
By the Letters: The Historical Height of "H"—Habs, Hat Tricks, and the Hockey Hall of FameIn the storied NHL hockey, letter "H" tells an illustrious story: Habs dominance, Hat Trick heroics, and the Hockey Hall of Fame—one letter linking NHL legends.By Brent Bradford
Canadian Teams Busy on Trade Day: Canucks, Flames & Oilers
Trade
Edmonton Oilers+2
Canadian Teams Busy on Trade Day: Canucks, Flames & OilersCanadian teams made their move today. The Canucks, Flames, and Oilers all pulled the trigger—each for very different reasons.By Wilson Stillman
Why Myers Jumped at the Chance to Join the Stars
Trade
Dallas Stars+1
Why Myers Jumped at the Chance to Join the StarsAfter seven years in Vancouver, Tyler Myers explains why the opportunity in Dallas was too good to pass up—and why his family helped make the call.By Wilson Stillman
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Could the Hunter Brothers Be the Maple Leafs’ Solution?
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
Could the Hunter Brothers Be the Maple Leafs’ Solution?Could the Hunter Brothers be the shake-up the Maple Leafs need? Toronto fans wonder if bold change can fix years of playoff frustration.By Wilson Stillman
Did the Olympics Change How Hockey Players Think About “Home”?
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs+1
Did the Olympics Change How Hockey Players Think About “Home”?Hockey isn’t just about contracts and cups anymore — nationality, culture, and comfort increasingly shape where players choose to play.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Matthews Embarrassed Because the Maple Leafs Don’t Show Up
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
Matthews Embarrassed Because the Maple Leafs Don’t Show UpThe Maple Leafs returned from the break looking lost, and even Auston Matthews sounds baffled. Three straight ugly losses—and no clear answers.By Wilson Stillman
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Oilers Quick Hits: Draisaitl, Bouchard & McDavid
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+1
Oilers Quick Hits: Draisaitl, Bouchard & McDavidDraisaitl explodes for 5 points as Oilers rally past Senators in OT. Big comeback — but defensive concerns still linger.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Joshua, Nylander, Stolarz & Berube
Game Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Joshua, Nylander, Stolarz & BerubeMaple Leafs fall 3-2 in shootout to Flyers. Plenty of chances, strong effort, but finishing and momentum just weren’t there.By Wilson Stillman
Jets Quick Hits: Hellebuyck, Barron in OT Loss
Game Reviews
Winnipeg Jets
Jets Quick Hits: Hellebuyck, Barron in OT LossJets fall 2-1 in OT to Sharks; Barron sparks early, Hellebuyck stands tall, but late slip lets rookie Misa steal the win.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
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Two Former Maple Leafs I’d Love to See Back in Toronto
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
Two Former Maple Leafs I’d Love to See Back in TorontoCould Michael Bunting and Ilya Mikheyev return to the Maple Leafs? Low-risk, high-reward moves that could boost energy and depth.By Wilson Stillman
Oilers' Trent Frederic’s Game Is Coming Around
Player Reviews
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers' Trent Frederic’s Game Is Coming AroundTrent Frederic is starting to click for the Oilers—speed, physicality, and smart play hint he could turn his long-term bet into a real asset.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Podkolzin Trade Looking Pretty Smart for the Oilers
Player Reviews
Edmonton Oilers
Podkolzin Trade Looking Pretty Smart for the OilersVasily Podkolzin’s Edmonton debut is paying off big—fourth-round pick turns into a reliable, physical winger driving secondary scoring.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
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Canadian Teams Busy on Trade Day: Canucks, Flames & Oilers
Trade
Edmonton Oilers+2
Canadian Teams Busy on Trade Day: Canucks, Flames & OilersCanadian teams made their move today. The Canucks, Flames, and Oilers all pulled the trigger—each for very different reasons.By Wilson Stillman
Why Myers Jumped at the Chance to Join the Stars
Trade
Dallas Stars+1
Why Myers Jumped at the Chance to Join the StarsAfter seven years in Vancouver, Tyler Myers explains why the opportunity in Dallas was too good to pass up—and why his family helped make the call.By Wilson Stillman
Today's Canadian Team NHL Trade Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Leafs
Trade
Edmonton Oilers+2
Today's Canadian Team NHL Trade Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, LeafsCanadian teams are active at the trade deadline: will Canucks move Garland, the Oilers add Murphy, and the Maple Leafs lurk for roster upgrades?By Wilson Stillman
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By the Letters: The Greatness of “G”—Gretzky, Goal-Scoring, and Gloria
By the LettersBy the Letters: The Greatness of “G”—Gretzky, Goal-Scoring, and GloriaIn the storied NHL history, letter "G" helps define greatness—from Gretzky’s genius to Goal-Scoring records and a Gloria-fueled Stanley Cup championship run.By Brent Bradford
By the Letters: The Foundational "F" Builders in the Hockey Hall of Fame
By the LettersBy the Letters: The Foundational "F" Builders in the Hockey Hall of FameOnly 2 "Builders"—with "F" surnames—have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame: Cliff Fletcher & Emile Francis—leaders, visionaries, innovators, & legends.By Brent Bradford
By the Letters: "E"—Excellence in Edmonton and the Esposito Brothers
By the LettersBy the Letters: "E"—Excellence in Edmonton and the Esposito BrothersFrom the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty to the Esposito anomaly, a look at how letter "E" helped shape the NHL’s most iconic legacies that changed hockey forever.By Brent Bradford