Alan Hudes
@https://twitter.com/alanhudes
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.
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Marlies Make ACC Second Home
August 31st, 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 contests at the ACC this season. The team will skate on the big rink on November 28, February 20 and March 26, in addition to the Boxing Day Classic on December...
Arizona Coyotes Sign Brad Richardson
July 1st, 2015 The Arizona Coyotes have signed Brad Richardson to a three-year deal, worth $6.25 million. https://twitter.com/JSportsnet/status/616287478916497408 Richardson scored eight goals and 21 points for the Canucks last season, and was an effective penalty killer and defensive forward on the team’s third line when healthy. He underwent...
Los Angeles Kings sign Jonas Enroth
July 1st, 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. https://twitter.com/JSportsnet/status/616297777077854208 Enroth, who played his entire career with Buffalo until last season's trade deadline, posted a 13-21-3 record, and a 3.27...
Canucks re-sign Yannick Weber
July 1st, 2015 The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Yannick Weber to a one-year, $1.5-Million deal, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/616276661575753728 Weber was an offensive force on the back end for the Canucks last season, scoring a career high 21 points in 65 games, including 11 goals to...
Three Free Agents for the Leafs to Consider
June 30th, 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 seasons, with the exception of David Clarkson, the team has mostly opted for short, inexpensive one-year deals for depth forwards such as Mason Raymond, Mike...
Time to Put the 'Leaf' Back in Maple Leaf Gardens
June 30th, 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 Maple Leafs to return to the place they once called home. Unfortunately for next season, they missed the grand opportunity. Lost in the hype of the NHL draft weekend, and the...
