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Brandon Buhr: The So-Far Unknown Maple Leafs’ Prospect
Brandon Buhr: The So-Far Unknown Maple Leafs’ Prospect

Brandon Buhr isn't a traditional Leafs prospect, but his size, scoring touch and long road to the NHL make him worth watching.

By Wilson StillmanAugust 8, 2026
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5 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Maple Leafs
Hockey History
Toronto Maple Leafs
5 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Maple LeafsThink you know the Maple Leafs? Here are five pieces of team history that might surprise even longtime Leafs fans.By Wilson Stillman
What Will the Maple Leafs Miss About Simon Benoit?
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
What Will the Maple Leafs Miss About Simon Benoit?The Maple Leafs may not miss Simon Benoit's offence, but they could miss the dirty work he quietly did every night.By Wilson Stillman
Mats Sundin, Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs' Loyalty Question
Hockey History
Toronto Maple Leafs
Mats Sundin, Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs' Loyalty QuestionMats Sundin's refusal to leave Toronto is remembered as loyalty. But was it actually good for the Maple Leafs? And what about Matthews?By Wilson Stillman
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Why Getting Fired Could Be the Best Thing for Kris Knoblauch
Analysis
Edmonton Oilers
Why Getting Fired Could Be the Best Thing for Kris KnoblauchKris Knoblauch was fired after two straight Stanley Cup Final appearances. But could the Oilers' loss become the coach's gain?By Jim Parsons, Sr.
The Maple Leafs Finally Look Like They Have a Plan
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs Finally Look Like They Have a PlanToronto lost plenty of offence, but John Chayka has built something different. Could this Maple Leafs team surprise everyone?By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Why Do I Keep Talking Myself Into the Vancouver Canucks?
Analysis
Vancouver Canucks
Why Do I Keep Talking Myself Into the Vancouver Canucks?The Canucks finished last, but the team has enough young talent and possibilities to wonder: what if a few things go right?By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Hockey History
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5 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Maple Leafs
Hockey History
Toronto Maple Leafs
5 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Maple LeafsThink you know the Maple Leafs? Here are five pieces of team history that might surprise even longtime Leafs fans.By Wilson Stillman
Mats Sundin, Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs' Loyalty Question
Hockey History
Toronto Maple Leafs
Mats Sundin, Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs' Loyalty QuestionMats Sundin's refusal to leave Toronto is remembered as loyalty. But was it actually good for the Maple Leafs? And what about Matthews?By Wilson Stillman
You Won't Believe What Happened in the Very First NHL Game
Hockey History
Montréal Canadiens
You Won't Believe What Happened in the Very First NHL GameThe NHL's first game had 19 goals, a five-goal performance and a franchise that never won another game. What a debut!By Stan Smith
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Brandon Buhr: The So-Far Unknown Maple Leafs’ Prospect
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
Brandon Buhr: The So-Far Unknown Maple Leafs’ ProspectBrandon Buhr isn't a traditional Leafs prospect, but his size, scoring touch and long road to the NHL make him worth watching.By Wilson Stillman
What Will the Maple Leafs Miss About Simon Benoit?
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
What Will the Maple Leafs Miss About Simon Benoit?The Maple Leafs may not miss Simon Benoit's offence, but they could miss the dirty work he quietly did every night.By Wilson Stillman
Is the Canucks' Brooks Rogowski Already as Good as He Looks?
Player Reviews
Vancouver Canucks
Is the Canucks' Brooks Rogowski Already as Good as He Looks?Brooks Rogowski is 6-foot-7, can skate, and already looks like a player who could make the Canucks very happy with the 33rd pick.By Wilson Stillman
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Can Travis Green Get Even More Out of the Senators Without Tkachuk?
GeneralCan Travis Green Get Even More Out of the Senators Without Tkachuk?Travis Green has already taken Ottawa to two straight playoffs. Can he get the younger Senators to take another step without Brady Tkachuk?By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Whatever Happened to ex-Oilers' Jujhar Khaira?
GeneralWhatever Happened to ex-Oilers' Jujhar Khaira?Former Oiler Jujhar Khaira may be out of the NHL spotlight, but the big winger is still finding ways to stay in the game.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Whatever Happened to Former Maple Leaf Pontus Åberg?
Player ReviewsWhatever Happened to Former Maple Leaf Pontus Åberg?Former Maple Leafs Pontus Åberg never became an NHL regular, but the Swedish winger has found a second hockey life — and he's still scoring.By Jim Parsons, Sr.