10 things I think would make the NHL game even better

Most of us would agree hockey is a great game—always has been, hopefully it always will be. Talented, skillful athletes who entertain us. ...

Calling (again) for an end to overtime and the shootout

Back in March, I posted a column on my desire to see the NHL go back in time.   Specifically, I mentioned at the time that I was strongly o...

Injuries just part of what Leafs have to deal with; Toronto earns a good point in Cap town

We all remember that, a few springs ago when the usually injury-averse Mats Sundin was hurt in the playoffs, the Leafs played some of their...

Leafs “lose”, but gain a point; Gunnarsson this year’s Schenn?

Much to like about the Leafs again Monday night, as they summoned their will to score late and earn a point, before an overtime penalty (on ...

Three easy (?) changes to make hockey better

We’ve just come through another summer round of self-examination when it comes to possible rule adjustments in the National Hockey League. M...

Major U.S. media outlet picks up on Vintage Leaf’s call for an end to the shootout; and 10 questions we’re asking about how these young, eager Leafs will handle adversity next season

You may recall that this past Sunday I posted a column, calling for the NHL to put an end to the shootout . As I wrote the piece, I ...

12 things I preferred about pre-1967 expansion hockey

While I wasn’t thrilled initially with the idea of NHL expansion in 1967, I came to accept that it was inevitable and necessary for the leag...