Get Loud! Top 10 NHL Arena Atmospheres Brett Slawson | February 4, 2017 We pulled this one out of The Hockey Writers files to see what might have changed since it was first published two years ago. Let us know if you agree…
2017 NHL Draft Ranking: New Year’s Edition Brett Slawson | January 5, 2017 Nolan Patrick. Yes, in case you were wondering, and as you will see in the full ranking below, Patrick is still the top player available at the 2017 NHL Draft despite…
Ranked: The Leafs’ Best Defense Prospects Brett Slawson | December 31, 2016 In their second season of a comprehensive, long-term rebuild, the Toronto Maple Leafs have surprised the NHL with their energetic, driven, and competitive style of play. Originally expected to finish…
Leafs Prospects at the 2017 WJC Brett Slawson | December 29, 2016 The World Junior Championship has evolved greatly since it was first officially held in 1977. When the inaugural International Ice Hockey Federation WJC took place, held in Banska Bystrica and Zvolen,…
Time to Trade James van Riemsdyk Brett Slawson | December 23, 2016 Five years ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs had completed yet another unsuccessful season and one that further emphasized a period of sheer futility for the organization. The Leafs’ 2011-12 campaign saw…
Cale Makar: Hidden Gem of 2017 NHL Draft? Brett Slawson | December 19, 2016 The next NHL Draft is never far away, and for Brooks Bandits defenseman Cale Makar, arguably the most important moment in his hockey career to date remains shrouded by an immense…
4 Leafs to Trade at the Deadline Brett Slawson | December 13, 2016 Believe it or not, the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline is of massive importance to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the midst of a comprehensive rebuild, the Leafs are and will…
Justin Pogge Poised for NHL Return Brett Slawson | December 5, 2016 Well over a decade ago, a little-known Canadian netminder by the name of Justin Pogge burst onto the scene at the 2006 World Junior Championship, beating out Carey Price for…
Trading Hamilton Simply Outrageous Brett Slawson | December 2, 2016 Drafted ninth overall by Boston in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Dougie Hamilton had a bright future ahead of himself with the Bruins. Expected to supplant an aging Zdeno Chara,…
5 Fascinating Leafs Stats at the Quarter Mark Brett Slawson | November 28, 2016 Don’t look now, but the 2016-17 NHL season has already reached its one-quarter mark. In the blink of an eye, each and every NHL franchise has played their first 20 games,…
Red Wings’ Prospect Set to Spark the Steelheads Brett Slawson | November 23, 2016 To say that the Mississauga Steelheads’ 2016-17 season got off to an underwhelming start would be a massive understatement. In possession of a seemingly endless number of high-quality players, as…
5 Leafs Prospects You Need to Know Brett Slawson | November 22, 2016 Prospects are essential to the success of all NHL teams. In order to win games, and possibly even a Stanley Cup Championship, each and every organization must draft, or sign,…