Andrew Forbes

Andrew is in his 8th year reporting for The Hockey Writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He began his broadcasting with CBC's Hockey Night in Canada team as well as being part of their coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. He's the former play-by-play voice of the London Jr. Knights for Rogers TV and currently hosts the Sticks in the 6ix podcast. You can find more of his work at http://andrewgforbes.wordpress.com/ and follow him on Twitter at @AndrewGForbes.

Maple Leafs: Whipping Boys From the Last Decade

March 3, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

Toronto is often referred to as a mecca for hockey – a fishbowl city where the play of its players is criticized sometimes unfairly and their mistakes are magnified. For …

Zach Hyman Trade Revisited

March 3, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

Sometimes it’s the smaller, less definitive trades in sports that can alter a team’s direction. Names of players who, to some, might be more tertiary type role players on some …

Maple Leafs’ Takeaways: Hyman, Campbell & Missing Matthews

February 28, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

To continue their run atop the NHL’s North Division, the Toronto Maple Leafs entered Saturday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers in what could’ve been considered a must-win. Returning to …

Calder Trophy Race: Kaprizov, Vanecek & the Blackhawks’ Trio

February 24, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

Calder Trophy Race Kaprizov, Alexis Lafreniere and Ty Smith

Who would’ve guessed that coming into this COVID-shortened season that rookies would be stealing the show all across the league. Already freshmen players in a number of markets are making …

Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Tom Barrasso

February 21, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

Tom Barrasso Forgotten Toronto Maple Leafs

When a player is so well known in one particular jersey, it’s hard sometimes to remember each and every team he’s played for. In this series, we’re taking a look …

Maple Leafs’ Takeaways: Senators Win, Thornton’s Return & Matthews Continues Pace

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

Coming off a loss to the Montreal Canadiens, there were some questions as to what exactly the Toronto Maple Leafs would have to do to get back in the win …

2021 NHL Draft Rankings: Forbes’ Top 64 for February

February 14, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

Brandt Clarke Owen Power 2021 NHL Draft Forbes' Rankings

It really is a draft like no other. Among the differences are the unknowns surrounding when the 2021 NHL Draft will actually take place and who will be the first …

Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Vincent Damphousse

February 5, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

Forgotten Toronto Maple Leafs Vincent Damphousse

With a history as deep as the Toronto Maple Leafs, it becomes difficult at times to remember every single player that left roots in Toronto during their NHL career. That’s …

Maple Leafs’ Takeaways: Lehtonen, Matthew’s Streak & Containing McDavid

January 31, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their west coast swing on Saturday with another game against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. They did so in retro style – with both …

Remembering Toronto Maple Leafs’ Glory

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

It’s been 53 years since the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans have enjoyed the sights and sounds of a Stanley Cup win – dating all the way back to …

Maple Leafs Takeaways: Sizzling Simmonds, Marner Produces and a Rivalry in the Making

January 27, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

It was the second meeting in three days for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames on Tuesday and for the second straight game the Maple Leafs came out of …

Maple Leafs’ Takeaways: Simmonds, Marner & Milestones

January 25, 2021 by Andrew Forbes

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened up their first trip out west in the Scotia North Division with a visit to the Saddledome in Calgary on Sunday and started off on …