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Alex Hobson

Alex Hobson is a writer and a radio producer for 610 CKTB. He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. He covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, World Juniors, and the NHL Entry Draft, and is also part of the Sticks in the 6ix Podcast, presented by THW. He also makes weekly appearances on THW's Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alex's social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one.

Kyle Dubas Deserved Better From Maple Leafs During GM Tenure

Alex Hobson | May 25, 2023

It finally happened, and the world around the Toronto Maple Leafs is on fire now because of it. On May 19, 2023, Maple Leafs president of hockey operations Brendan Shanahan…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ Season-Ending Press Conference

Alex Hobson | May 16, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs held their locker cleanout on Monday, and for a team that finally snapped a 19-year curse and advanced past the first round of the playoffs, there…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Woll is the X-Factor for a Second Round Comeback

Alex Hobson | May 11, 2023

When Joseph Woll was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016, there were high hopes for him. While only a third-round pick, he was the first goalie to be…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Proving Again They Haven’t Changed

Alex Hobson | May 9, 2023

If the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t make it out of the second round, they will have set the record for losing momentum the fastest. Following their first-round victory against the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

5 Hurdles the Maple Leafs Had to Clear to Make the 2nd Round

Alex Hobson | April 30, 2023

On the evening of Saturday, April 29, 2023, just after 10:00 pm, the city of Toronto collectively let out a massive exhale. Off the stick of John Tavares, the Toronto…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Staring Down Barrel of a Franchise-Altering Weekend

Alex Hobson | April 26, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has come down to this upcoming weekend. No point in beating around the bush. After another impressive regular season, tallying 50 wins and 111 points,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ Stunning Game 4 Comeback Win

Alex Hobson | April 25, 2023

If you were shocked to see the Toronto Maple Leafs score two last-minute goals to take a 4-3 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3, then imagine…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Are Matching the Lightning’s Physicality

Alex Hobson | April 24, 2023

Something feels different about the Toronto Maple Leafs this year. There – now that you’ve got your laughs out of the way, let me address the statement. It’s one that,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Knies Steps Up in Wake of Bunting Suspension

Alex Hobson | April 21, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off the 2023 Playoffs in the most Maple Leafs way imaginable. Coming in on a four-game winning streak looking deeper than they ever had before,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 3 Keys to Slaying the Dragon

Alex Hobson | April 17, 2023

It’s going to be a refreshing day when the month of April comes around and I don’t have to write an article to the effect of this one, but today…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Timmins Taking New Role in Stride

Alex Hobson | April 3, 2023

We’ve officially reached the point of the NHL season where the focus starts to shift away from the regular season and towards the playoffs. The priority for teams who have…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Michael Hrabal – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Alex Hobson | March 31, 2023

Michael Hrabal 2022-23 Team: Omaha Lancers (USHL)Date of Birth: Jan 20, 2005Place of Birth: Praha, CzechiaHeight: 6-foot-6, Weight: 209 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GNHL Draft Eligibility: First-year eligible Rankings Hailing from Praha,…

Categories NHL Entry Draft
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