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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.

Morgan Rielly: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Alex Mai | October 11, 2013

King of the Hill? Don’t let that 4-1-0 record fool you – the Toronto Maple Leafs are not quite ready to be the cream of the crop of the Eastern…

Categories NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs, WHL

The Streak Had to End Eventually – Leafs Buried By Perfect Avalanche

Alex Mai | October 9, 2013

The start of the season seemed like a fairy tale for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Down several roster players, this team seemed to find ways to grind out wins regardless…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs

5 Things We Learned About the Maple Leafs During Opening Week

Alex Mai | October 7, 2013

1. A Blazing Start to A New Season Everyone who has said this team overachieved last year might just regret their prediction. Three games in, and Toronto is still perfect.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto’s Scoring Depth Could Be Key To Success, Plus Leafs Quick Hits

Alex Mai | October 2, 2013

  NHL Opening Night. It feels like so long since there was actual meaningful hockey on TV, and I’m sure everyone is just as excited as I am that the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Joe Colborne Seeks Fresh Start After Leafs/Flames Trade

Alex Mai | September 29, 2013

Colborne for Kaberle It wasn’t so long ago that most people were looking at the Boston-Toronto deal for Tomas Kaberle as a complete steal for the Leafs. Though the Bruins…

Categories Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Nonis Delivers – Cody Franson Re-signed To One-Year Pact

Alex Mai | September 26, 2013

It’s a great day to be  a Leafs fan. Word broke out this morning that the Cody Franson camp has finally buckled and accepted an offer from GM Dave Nonis.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Defending the Undefendable – the David Clarkson Situation

Alex Mai | September 23, 2013

Call it moronic. Call it asinine. Call it whatever you wish. Last night, David Clarkson jumped over the bench to engage Buffalo enforcer John Scott following an altercation with star…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Suspensions, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Luongo Saga Continues – Early Struggles Amidst Commitment Concerns

Alex Mai | September 19, 2013

For goaltender Roberto Luongo, the ’13-’14 season was supposed to be a fresh start to his storied career. Unfortunately for him, it did not start the way he or the…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Joffrey Lupul Misses Time Due To Back Spams – Need For Concern?

Alex Mai | September 18, 2013

Call it a string of bad luck, but the Leafs are already dealing with multiple injuries to roster players weeks before the NHL regular season starts. Three roster players (Frazer…

Categories Injury Report, Toronto Maple Leafs

Franson’s Holdout Opens The Door For Morgan Rielly

Alex Mai | September 16, 2013

Few players can bring all of the positives to a hockey team like Cody Franson. The 6″5 defender is a strong net-front presence, and can generate offensive at even strength…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Pre-Season 2013: Leafs vs Flyers

Alex Mai | September 15, 2013

The Maple Leafs came out flying and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night at the Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario. Though the Flyers were the designated home team, the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

With Pitkanen Out, Could Canes Want John-Michael Liles?

Alex Mai | September 12, 2013

News broke out last night that top defender Joni Pitkanen’s injury will keep him out for the entire upcoming season. The initial prognosis had Pitkanen returning some time in December,…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs
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