We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the next January edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original Milton Bradley game. There are enough twists and turns to drive any normal person crazy. So imagine what it ...
Maple Leafs Panel is a weekly feature that is published every Monday here on The Hockey Writers. It is a feature where THW Toronto Maple Leafs correspondents Lukas Hardonk, Mark Ascione and Alex Mamalis answer three questions that concern the Maple Leafs each week. To catch up on previous editions, click here. Question: Rumours are circling and the trade deadline is quickly approaching. ...
There’s no doubt things change when it comes to NHL players. It can be difficult to get a handle on how a player will perform, even after you’ve picked apart every detail of his previous work. There are many variables, such as maturation and development rate, changes in coaching, linemates or conditioning. Certainly, there are ...
With a plethora of quality defensemen in Toronto and the recent return of veteran Mike Komisarek from a broken arm, GM Brian Burke is actively looking to trade on his blue liners for offensive help. The Maple Leafs currently have seven healthy defensemen at their disposal in addition to John-Michael Liles, who is currently out ...
With all signs pointing to the 2013 NHL Winter Classic being hosted by the Detroit Red Wings, and all talk of their opponent pointing at the Toronto Maple Leafs, conversation is beginning to return to where it began when the rumors first surfaced; Where will the game be hosted? This question doesn’t arise from a ...
I have to admit, I am no longer an avid follower of the annual NHL All-Star Game. Oh when I was younger I watched. In the days when the Campbells played the Wales, in the 1980s when high-scoring affairs were more commonplace during the regular season. It didn’t seem unusual the All-Star Game, a relatively ...
Welcome to a new feature that will run weekly until the end of the season to update you on the latest injuries to key players in the NHL in order to help you manage your fantasy hockey line-ups and get an update on your favorite team’s injury situation. Even in the era of the interactive ...
Maple Leafs Panel is a weekly feature that is published every Monday here on The Hockey Writers. It is a feature where THW Toronto Maple Leafs correspondents Lukas Hardonk, Mark Ascione and Alex Mamalis answer three questions that concern the Maple Leafs each week. To catch up on previous editions, click here. Question: Everyone knows that the Leafs have a history of turning ...
The National Hockey League season is at its midway point and with the Under-20 World Junior Championship recently completed scout’s notebooks are containing a little more information on the upcoming draft class. It is now time to complete my first Mock Draft attempt of2012 NHL Entry Draft. First off, let me put out a disclaimer ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs will enter tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings in search of their third consecutive win, …
