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Alan HudesAlan Hudes

Alan is a journalism graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto, and writes about the Maple Leafs for THW. He has covered the game for the National Post, Yahoo! Sports Canada and The Hockey News.

Examining the Leafs Preseason

October 5, 2015 by Alan Hudes

Going in to training camp without big expectations, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ exhibition season brought few solutions and little in the way of positive surprises, ahead of what is expected …

Read moreExamining the Leafs Preseason

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags James Reimer, Jonathan Bernier, Nazem Kadri

Marlies Make ACC Second Home

August 31, 2015 by Alan Hudes
(Ross Bonander / THW)

The Toronto Marlies better get used to the Air Canada Centre. What began five years ago, as a one-game annual holiday tradition, the Marlies will play a record four matinee …

Read moreMarlies Make ACC Second Home

Categories Toronto Marlies Tags Connor Brown, William Nylander

Arizona Coyotes Sign Brad Richardson

July 1, 2015 by Alan Hudes
Brad Richardson

The Arizona Coyotes have signed Brad Richardson to a three-year deal, worth $6.25 million. Brad Richardson goes to Arizona. 6.25 over 3 Years. #SigningSeason — John Shannon (@JShannonhl) July 1, …

Read moreArizona Coyotes Sign Brad Richardson

Categories Arizona Coyotes, News Tags Brad Richardson

Los Angeles Kings sign Jonas Enroth

July 7, 2015July 1, 2015 by Alan Hudes

The Los Angeles Kings appear to have finally found their backup netminder, signing goaltender Jonas Enroth to a one-year, $1.25-million deal. Kings get back-up goalie there were looking for. Jonas …

Read moreLos Angeles Kings sign Jonas Enroth

Categories Los Angeles Kings, News Tags Jhonas Enroth, Martin Jones

Canucks re-sign Yannick Weber

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by Alan Hudes

The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Yannick Weber to a one-year, $1.5-Million deal, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Weber signs 1 yr, 1.5M. Canucks didn't give him a QO to …

Read moreCanucks re-sign Yannick Weber

Categories News, Vancouver Canucks Tags Kevin Bieksa, Yannick Weber

Three Free Agents for the Leafs to Consider

July 7, 2015June 30, 2015 by Alan Hudes

With the Leafs undergoing a massive rebuild, dipping their toes in the free agent waters on Wednesday should be an exercise taken with an extreme caution. In the past couple …

Read moreThree Free Agents for the Leafs to Consider

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Brad Richardson, Brenden Morrow, Erik Condra

Time to Put the ‘Leaf’ Back in Maple Leaf Gardens

June 30, 2015 by Alan Hudes

It has a new name, a new primary tenant and has been given a makeover with a much smaller capacity. But the time has never been more appropriate for the …

Read moreTime to Put the ‘Leaf’ Back in Maple Leaf Gardens

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Maple Leaf Gardens, P.K. Subban, Steven Stamkos

Ex-Leafs Assistant Dennis Mentored by Toronto Bench Bosses

June 24, 2015 by Alan Hudes
Randy Carlyle Toronto Maple Leafs can improve

When the Maple Leafs parted ways with Chris Dennis, among a handful of other names after the season ended on April 12, the team severed ties with a part of …

Read moreEx-Leafs Assistant Dennis Mentored by Toronto Bench Bosses

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Pat Quinn, Randy Carlyle

Leafs Must Avoid Sharp-ening Roster

June 18, 2015 by Alan Hudes

Just days following the previous two occasions the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, the Maple Leafs have pulled the same reactionary move: trading for one of the team’s forwards …

Read moreLeafs Must Avoid Sharp-ening Roster

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Dave Bolland, Kris Versteeg, Patrick Sharp

T.J. Brennan Has Earned His Shot With the Leafs

June 6, 2015June 5, 2015 by Alan Hudes
T.J. Brennan

When T.J. Brennan re-signed for another year with the Leafs on Thursday, there was only one goal in mind: Make the big club on opening night – finally, once and for …

Read moreT.J. Brennan Has Earned His Shot With the Leafs

Categories Advanced Stats, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies Tags Nazem Kadri, Nick Leddy, T.J. Brennan

GM Gunning for Triple Gold: Yzerman Can Become Elusive Club’s First Architect

June 3, 2015June 3, 2015 by Alan Hudes
Steve Yzerman

Steve Yzerman has a chance to do what no general manager has ever done. With the Lightning preparing to host the Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final …

Read moreGM Gunning for Triple Gold: Yzerman Can Become Elusive Club’s First Architect

Categories International Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning Tags Mike Babcock, Sidney Crosby, Steve Yzerman

Stripping ‘C’ off Phaneuf Is Not the Answer

May 28, 2015May 28, 2015 by Alan Hudes

If Dion Phaneuf is to remain a Leaf next season, one of the more pressing questions is whether or not new coach Mike Babcock wants him as his captain. Phaneuf, …

Read moreStripping ‘C’ off Phaneuf Is Not the Answer

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Dion Phaneuf, Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall
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