Nazem Kadri’s Next Contract Nathan Kanter | June 28, 2013 One of the reasons drafting is so important in the salary cap era is because sometimes teams can grab a player who blossoms early and can contribute before his entry-level…
Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Focus: Offense Nathan Kanter | June 28, 2013 This is the third of a three-part feature on the Toronto Maple Leafs 2013 June roster at all three positions: goaltending, defense, and forwards. It will look in-depth at their…
What Should Dave Nonis Do With Mikhail Grabovski? Kevin Pentz | June 25, 2013 The National Hockey League’s lockout shortened season is barely in the books and the focus for most fan bases has already turned to the presumably topsy-turvy offseason ahead. The much…
Positives in Toronto’s First Round Series Mike Burse | May 9, 2013 The Toronto Maple Leafs have captured the imagination of Leafs Nation during their first playoff appearance in nine years. Even though they head back to Boston with a monumental task…
Maple Leafs Panel: Playoffs At Last! Mark Ascione | April 30, 2013 Maple Leafs Panel is a weekly feature that is published throughout the season here at The Hockey Writers. THW Toronto Maple Leafs correspondents Lukas Hardonk, Mark Ascione and Raihan Hussain provide insight and analysis on…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Final Four Games Present ‘Make or Break’ Scenario Lukas Hardonk | April 19, 2013 The Toronto Maple Leafs are sliding oh-so-slightly but their recent play suggests even worse. The last four games of the season will decide their fate.
Maple Leafs Panel: Is it Time to Worry About Mikhail Grabovski? Lukas Hardonk | March 18, 2013 The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a unique situation as the season winds down. One of the big concerns they face is what’s going on with Grabovski?
Who Are The NHL Amnesty Buyout Candidates (Eastern Conference) Steven Ives | March 14, 2013 One of the more controversial additions to the new NHL collective bargaining agreement, the league will allow all 30 teams to correct past contractual mistakes by offering them two buyouts…
Will Nikolai Kulemin or Mikhail Grabovski Be Traded On April 3rd? Mark Ritter | March 11, 2013 With the NHL’s trade deadline quickly approaching (April 3rd, 3:00pm), chatter is heating up on the Internet and in NHL’s circles on which teams will be buyers or sellers.…
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Puck-Moving Defensemen Justin Glock | January 25, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins have added puck-moving defensemen to their roster regularly for the past two plus seasons. These puck-moving specialists include: Zbynek Michalek, Alex Goligoski, and Jordan Leopold. There has…
Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Worst Player Contracts Lukas Hardonk | October 30, 2012 Contract issues can get any team into serious on-ice issues in the future. Have these five contracts done that to the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Heading to Hamilton: The Toronto Marlies Are Looking for a Knockout in Round 3 Stephen Stoneman | October 26, 2012 Looking at the final outcomes of their first five games, you could get the impression that this may be a bit of a yo-yo season for the Toronto Marlies. Last…