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Alan 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

Alan Hudes | October 5, 2015

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…

Marlies Make ACC Second Home

Alan Hudes | August 31, 2015

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…

Arizona Coyotes Sign Brad Richardson

Alan Hudes | July 1, 2015

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,…

Los Angeles Kings sign Jonas Enroth

Alan Hudes | July 1, 2015

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…

Canucks re-sign Yannick Weber

Alan Hudes | July 1, 2015

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…

Three Free Agents for the Leafs to Consider

Alan Hudes | June 30, 2015

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…

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

Alan Hudes | June 30, 2015

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…

Ex-Leafs Assistant Dennis Mentored by Toronto Bench Bosses

Alan Hudes | June 24, 2015

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…

Leafs Must Avoid Sharp-ening Roster

Alan Hudes | June 18, 2015

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…

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

Alan Hudes | June 5, 2015

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…

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

Alan Hudes | June 3, 2015

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…

Stripping ‘C’ off Phaneuf Is Not the Answer

Alan Hudes | May 28, 2015

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,…

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