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Brenton Kemp

A diehard hockey fan from the get go, Brenton has honed his craft covering hockey on a journalistic basis at such sites as thesportsgeek.com and FantasyPros. While he maintains an interest in a wide variety of sports, hockey has always reigned supreme. After years working in the investment industry, Brenton decided to follow his true passion and turned to hockey journalism on a full-time basis.

Predicting Maple Leafs’ Penalty Killers in 2019-20

Brenton Kemp | September 28, 2019

There’s plenty of hype surrounding the 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs. There’s a plethora of new, exciting faces on board, Auston Matthews could make the leap into a true top-five player…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 3 Obstacles in 2019-20

Brenton Kemp | September 26, 2019

Expectations in Toronto haven’t been this high in some time. The Maple Leafs haven’t won a playoff series since Pat Quinn’s club eliminated the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of…

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The Maple Leafs Will Dominate Faceoffs Again in 2019-20

Brenton Kemp | September 26, 2019

The casual NHL fan won’t pay much attention to the art known as the faceoff. After all, there’s dozens of them every game and, you know, you win some and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Next Contract Priorities

Brenton Kemp | September 24, 2019

General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas’ heavy lifting is largely complete. Since Dec. 1, 2018 when he and William Nylander finally found middle ground on his restricted free agent (RFA) deal,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 2019-20 Schedule: 5 Must-See Games

Brenton Kemp | September 23, 2019

We’re inching closer to the NHL regular season as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster beings to take shape. We’ll know more about the makeup of the team shortly as we…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Maple Leafs that Must Improve in 2019-20

Brenton Kemp | September 21, 2019

If there is one fact of life in the NHL, it’s this: someone is always gunning for your job. Whether it’s because of their performance or their effort, NHL players…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs 2019-20 Roster: Final Forward Spot Battle

Brenton Kemp | September 20, 2019

For the first time in a couple of years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a few roster spots up for grabs at training camp. Injuries to winger Zach Hyman and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

5 Questions Facing the Maple Leafs in 2019-20

Brenton Kemp | September 18, 2019

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undoubtedly a Stanley Cup contender. Loaded up front, re-tooled on the back and with a rock in goal, this roster can certainly make a run.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs: How Injuries are Shaping the Roster

Brenton Kemp | September 17, 2019

Injuries are a fact of life in professional sports. They close doors for some, but they open doors for others. While the 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t dealing with any…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Predicting Which Maple Leafs Defensemen Will Return in 2020-21

Brenton Kemp | September 17, 2019

Yes, the 2019-20 NHL season is only 16 days away, and I’m just as excited as you are. However, like most NHL front offices, I am always enjoying the present…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Dark Horse Contributors for 2019-20

Brenton Kemp | September 14, 2019

We know the superstars. Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Tyson Barrie and Frederik Andersen will do much of the heavy lifting this season. As the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Maple Leafs Set for Increased Roles in 2019-20

Brenton Kemp | September 13, 2019

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t short on star talent or impressive young assets. The team carries an admirable amount of depth up front and time will tell whether their new-look…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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