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Brian Joyce

Brian Joyce is a graduate of Ryerson University's Sport Media program. For better or worse, Brian is a lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan. In addition to hockey, Brian also enjoys watching baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse and pro wrestling. Brian also works as an editor for WrestleTalk.com and as a digital content producer for Chikara Pro Wrestling.

Maple Leafs 2018-19 Report Cards: Morgan Rielly

Brian Joyce | August 21, 2019

Defence has always been a weakness for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team has always had trouble producing from the blue line, however in 2018-19 Morgan Rielly stepped up to…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs 2018-19 Report Cards: William Nylander

Brian Joyce | August 20, 2019

The most polarizing Toronto Maple Leaf in 2018-19 was William Nylander. He entered the season as an unsigned restricted free agent, seemingly content to wait as long as possible to…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 2018-19 Report Cards: John Tavares

Brian Joyce | August 19, 2019

John Tavares made a polarizing decision to leave the New York Islanders to join his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs last summer. The decision left Islanders fans more than a little…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

10 Maple Leafs Who Changed Their Numbers

Brian Joyce | July 22, 2019

William Nylander recently announced that he will be changing his jersey number from 29 to 88. While the announcement has caused some controversy, it has given us the chance to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Maple Leafs History

Maple Leafs Need to Trade for Puljujarvi

Brian Joyce | June 21, 2019

Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi has informed the Oilers that he will not be playing in Edmonton next season. If he is not traded, Puljujarvi will return to Europe to…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Garret Sparks – 8 Trade Destinations

Brian Joyce | June 18, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks did not have an ideal season in 2018-19. After his disappointing performance, the Leafs are reportedly exploring options that would see Sparks leave Toronto.…

Categories Maple Leafs Goaltending

Maple Leafs’ Kyle Dubas Facing First Real Test as GM

Brian Joyce | June 8, 2019

On May 11, 2018, Kyle Dubas was named the 17th general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. After spending four years in the organization as an assistant, he took over…

Categories Maple Leafs Management

The Problem With Playoff Officiating

Brian Joyce | April 17, 2019

It is commonplace for fans to look for excuses when their team loses a game in the playoffs. Whether it be lack of rest or bad bounces, there will always…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice

Calle Rosen: The Maple Leafs’ Defensive Reinforcement

Brian Joyce | April 1, 2019

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a serious weakness on defence. This has been no secret as the team has struggled defensively since they re-emerged as a playoff contender in 2016-17.…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects

Jake Gardiner’s Absence Wearing on Maple Leafs Defence

Brian Joyce | March 23, 2019

There has been no player on the Toronto Maple Leafs more divisive than Jake Gardiner in recent memory. As one of the longest-tenured Maple Leafs, Gardiner has been through his…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Johnsson Proving Draft Position Doesn’t Matter

Brian Joyce | March 17, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson is currently producing a breakout performance in his first full season in the NHL. Johnsson has played on each of the Maple Leafs’ lines…

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A Look at the Maple Leafs Coach Beyond the 2019 Playoffs

Brian Joyce | March 15, 2019

As the 2019 NHL Playoffs draw near, head coach Mike Babcock and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear set to face the Boston Bruins in the first round for the second…

Categories Maple Leafs Management
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