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.
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3 Maple Leafs that Must Improve in 2019-20
September 21st, 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 can get left behind in a hurry due to the sheer mass of alternative options. The American Hockey League (AHL) is chock-full of players ready to make the jump and with the...
Maple Leafs 2019-20 Roster: Final Forward Spot Battle
September 20th, 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 Travis Dermott - both of which are expected to keep each player out for at least the first month of the season - are a big reason why these spots still exist. That said, it's...
5 Questions Facing the Maple Leafs in 2019-20
September 18th, 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. While three consecutive first-round exits presents a hump for the young team, there's a lot to like about this group entering the 2019-20 season. That said, even the...
Maple Leafs: How Injuries are Shaping the Roster
September 17th, 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 serious ailments as the Oct. 2 season opener against the Ottawa Senators draws near, the ones they do have will have an impact on the early makeup of the roster....
Predicting Which Maple Leafs Defensemen Will Return in 2020-21
September 17th, 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 with an eye to the future. With the Mitch Marner saga resolved, the Toronto Maple Leafs have their well-documented 'Big 3' restricted free agent (RFA) deals on the books as...
Maple Leafs Dark Horse Contributors for 2019-20
September 14th, 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 leaders of the team, the 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs will only go as far as they take them. However, with injuries and lineup changes a fact of...
