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Ben Shelley

Ben is a journalism student at Ryerson University and covers the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs’ Playoff Performance – Forwards

Ben Shelley | May 9, 2018

Even though many problems for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first-round series can be found on the blue line, not every forward necessarily performed well, either. There were surprises…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Consistency Is Key for Maple Leafs

Ben Shelley | April 19, 2018

Things looked a little bit bleak for the Toronto Maple Leafs after Game 2. Nazem Kadri was suspended, Leo Komarov was hurt and most of the players who were actually…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Carrick or Polak More Deserving of Playoff Ice Time?

Ben Shelley | March 20, 2018

It’s no secret the Toronto Maple Leafs have a weak right side of their defence core. This has been the case for a while but because no moves were made…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Breaking Down Leafs’ Logjam on Defence

Ben Shelley | February 9, 2018

For the first time in a while, it seems like the Toronto Maple Leafs have too many defencemen. Not necessarily too many distinguished, All-Star defencemen, but too many defencemen who…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Josh Leivo Needs to Play

Ben Shelley | February 5, 2018

You can’t help but feel for Josh Leivo. After growing up just outside of Toronto he was drafted by his hometown Maple Leafs in a feel-good story that few players…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs Prospects Liljegren & Woll Showcased at WJC

Ben Shelley | January 8, 2018

There may be no better chance to see some of your favourite NHL team’s best prospects than at the World Junior Championships. While much of the focus this year centered…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Should the Leafs Look for a Rental Player?

Ben Shelley | January 5, 2018

With the Toronto Maple Leafs having just hit the midway mark of the season, it’s time to start gearing up for the playoffs. But with Tampa Bay and Boston beginning…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

What Does a Salary Cap Increase Mean for the Leafs?

Ben Shelley | December 15, 2017

On Friday, it was announced that the NHL salary cap is expected to rise from the current $75 million limit. The increase will have the cap set anywhere from $78-$82…

Categories Maple Leafs Management, Toronto Maple Leafs

Rielly & Hainsey a Great Pairing for Leafs

Ben Shelley | November 22, 2017

When Ron Hainsey was signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency, many just saw him as a replacement for the departing Matt Hunwick. A mid-thirties, defensive defenceman, Hainsey…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Early Season Storylines

Ben Shelley | October 16, 2017

We’re only five games into the regular season but fans still have a lot of thoughts about the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team is off to a 4-1-0 start and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

What Might a James van Riemsdyk Contract Look Like?

Ben Shelley | October 2, 2017

It’s been the biggest question surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs for months now — what’s going to happen with James van Riemsdyk? Does Toronto trade him? Do they try to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Evaluating the Hyman and Brown Contracts

Ben Shelley | September 8, 2017

Coming into the offseason, re-signing Connor Brown and Zach Hyman was on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ to do list. Minus the Marleau signing, it wasn’t an eventful offseason in Toronto,…

Categories Maple Leafs Management, Toronto Maple Leafs
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