Brett Slawson
A Writer covering both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Prospects, Brett Slawson is also a credentialed Writer with the Ontario Hockey League's Mississauga Steelheads. Feel free to contact Brett at @brettslawson92, or by email at brett_slawson@hotmail.com
Author's Posts
The Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History
September 14th, 2017 This post was originally published in October, 2014. NHL free agency generates a large amount of excitement throughout the hockey world every year. In some cases, an NHL team will make a great signing, acquiring a player through a low term, low paying contract who brings unexpected results and production to his new team. On the...
The Worst Trades in NHL History
September 11th, 2017 This article was originally written in November, 2014. Every year in the NHL, trades take place between teams in order to improve their respective squads. On most occasions, trades in the NHL work out well, in which both teams improve following the arrival of a new player(s) or asset which addresses a weakness or need a team may...
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History
September 8th, 2017 This article was originally written in December, 2014. As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do what ever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off ice training and preparation, many players throughout NHL history have adopted strange, often disturbing superstitions in order to ensure their on ice...
The NHL's Best Farm Systems in 2017: A 1-31 Ranking
September 1st, 2017 Prospects are critical to success in the modern-day NHL. As a potential contender, it is virtually impossible to achieve and sustain success without possessing a wealth of exceptional young talent. If an NHL organization does not retain the prospects necessary to ensure long-term prosperity, a state of perpetual ineptitude lays in...
Is Auston Matthews Better Than John Tavares?
August 25th, 2017 Auston Matthews was not only incredibly impressive in his rookie NHL season - he was borderline unstoppable. The first overall selection in the 2016 NHL Draft, Matthews quickly lived up to the massive expectations placed upon him by both the Toronto Maple Leafs and their devoted fan base in 2017-18. Following a sensational first game...
Every NHL Team's Top Prospect: 2017 Edition
August 21st, 2017 Prospects are absolutely essential to prosperity in the National Hockey League. Without a wealth of excellent young talent, league franchise's can struggle to maintain consistent success throughout long periods of time. Often fulfilling critical positions within their respective organizations, quality prospects - or a lack thereof -...
