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Alex Mai

Alex is a Lead Writer for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since joining the Hockey Writers, he has also briefly covered the Carolina Hurricanes. He also currently works as an assistant for the Western Mustangs at the University of Western Ontario. Follow him on Twitter @alexmai11.

The Consummate Professional: The Jamal Mayers Story

Alex Mai | December 14, 2013

On Dec. 13, 39-year old right winger Jamal Mayers announced his retirement as a player from the National Hockey League. Mayers last played on the 2013 Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks, and…

Leafs Offer Lackluster Game vs. Buffalo

Alex Mai | November 30, 2013

It seems like it’s the same script every night – the team in front plays average, while the goaltender bails out his teammates. Toronto continues to anchor down a playoff…

Tyler Bozak Versus Mikhail Grabovski

Alex Mai | November 23, 2013

With the Leafs’ recent disaster at the center position, I want to discuss an issue that many have talked about in the past few years – is Tyler Bozak a suitable center for Phil Kessel?

Meet Your New Leaf: Peter Holland

Alex Mai | November 19, 2013

It seems like every NHL fan knew what was wrong with the Maple Leafs – a lack of depth at center that became problematic after the team lost its top-3.…

30 Teams, 30 Words: Nov.11-17 Roundup

Alex Mai | November 18, 2013

Welcome to 30 Teams, 30 Words! This weekly article will briefly cover one news story from every team in the league – no more endless searching around the web for…

Bolland Speaks Regarding Injury, and Zach Kassian’s Image

Alex Mai | November 12, 2013

For the first time since his injury, Dave Bolland spoke about what happened and how he’s doing. It’s a scary thing to have your ankle cut open. There’s another NHL…

30 Teams, 30 Words: Nov. 4-10 Roundup

Alex Mai | November 11, 2013

Welcome to 30 Teams, 30 Words! This weekly article will briefly cover one news story from every team in the league – no more endless searching around the web for…

5 Cures to Toronto’s Injuries at Center

Alex Mai | November 4, 2013

The Maple Leafs and centers have a weird relationship. The team has been lacking a bona fide center since the Mats Sundin years, and seem to have recently developed a…

Leafs vs. Oilers Preview (October 29th)

Alex Mai | October 29, 2013

It’s the start of a long week for the Maple Leafs, who start on a 3-game road trip throughout Western Canada. Their first foe will be the injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers,…

Top 5 Current Leafs Acquired in Lopsided Deals

Alex Mai | October 22, 2013

There’s always been a lot of buzz about the Leafs making bad deals by giving away draft picks and prospects. For example, Tuukka Rask for Andrew Raycroft (still hurts) and…

Leafs Understand Possession Woes Point To Unsustainable Success

Alex Mai | October 17, 2013

A lot has been made of the Leafs’ inability to have sustained pressure on the puck. This team can’t seem to play with the puck, but still seems to be…

Top 5 Surprise Starts to the NHL Season

Alex Mai | October 15, 2013

We’re two weeks into the 2013-2014 NHL season. There have been plenty of big stories so far, so let’s take a look at the most shocking starts this year. Teams…

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