Brett Slawson
Brett Slawson is a four-year veteran of The Hockey Writers who covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL prospects, and the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads. Contact Brett on Twitter @brettslawson92, or by email at brett_slawson@hotmail.com.
Author's Posts
Bouchard Poised to Transform Oilers' Blue Line
August 2nd, 2018 It's no secret that the Edmonton Oilers' blue line desperately needs to be upgraded. After reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs during their 2016-17 season owing to strong team play and a sound defensive approach, the Oilers plummeted back to Earth in their most recent campaign. Mired by inconsistent goaltending and dreadful defending,...
Colorado Avalanche Franchise Jersey History
July 24th, 2018 Since beginning play in the 1917-18 season, the NHL and it's teams have seen drastic changes as well as improvements regarding team uniforms. Not only have jersey designs changed throughout history, but so too has technology, with development constantly adapting to bring players ultimate benefits without inhibiting their skill or style...
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History
July 24th, 2018 The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history, and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young stars, the NHL is stronger than ever in terms of elite young talent. However, despite the incredible skills of these players, it is highly...
NHL Free Agent Power Ranking: 2018 Edition
June 29th, 2018 The John Tavares watch is on. When the clock strikes 12:00 ET on Jul. 1, the eyes and ears of the hockey world will be trained strictly upon Tavares and his future. As the top UFA available in 2018, Tavares boasts the track-record necessary to command a long-term deal alongside a massive increase in annual salary. However, it is...
Graded: Leafs' Top Prospects in 2017-18
June 20th, 2018 Led by the likes of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a franchise on the rise with legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations. However, as was made abundantly clear throughout the 2017-18 NHL season, the Leafs desperately need to add greater depth to all areas of their lineup. Offensively,...
Maple Leafs Mock Draft: Rounds 1-7
June 20th, 2018 The Toronto Maple Leafs are trending in the right direction. Despite failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 10 of their past 13 NHL seasons, the Leafs have now claimed a postseason berth for two consecutive years -- a feat capped by a franchise-best 105-point season in 2017-18. However, this success would not have been...
