The Leafs’ Diamond in the Rough Brett Slawson | November 17, 2016 Following the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, not much attention was paid to the players selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs beyond the first round, and understandably so. The Leafs had…
Leafs Prospects Dominating OHL Brett Slawson | November 16, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the midst of a complete rebuild. As a result, the team has begun, and remains, in the process of acquiring highly skilled young talent…
Who Should the Leafs Draft in 2017? Brett Slawson | November 11, 2016 Given the Toronto Maple Leafs’ current state as a franchise, there is arguably no date over the course of a given year more important than the annual NHL Entry Draft.…
Leo Komarov: Trade Chip or Puzzle Piece? Brett Slawson | November 9, 2016 Over a decade ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed one of their most successful NHL Drafts to date. In 2006, the Leafs made seven selections in the annual event, with…
Kings Prospect Headed to Mississauga Brett Slawson | November 4, 2016 Spencer Watson, a seventh-round pick, 204th overall by the L.A Kings in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, is on the move in the Ontario Hockey League. On Nov. 3, the…
Is Connor McDavid Overplayed? Brett Slawson | November 2, 2016 Connor McDavid has long been defined as a generational talent. From his days in the Ontario Hockey League to his debut in the National Hockey League, expectations surrounding McDavid have…
2017 NHL Draft: 5 CHL Prospects to Watch Brett Slawson | October 31, 2016 The Canadian Hockey League is one the greatest developmental hockey organizations in the entire world. Comprised of the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League,…
Brad Marchand: 2016-17 NHL MVP? Brett Slawson | October 31, 2016 The Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player judged to be most valuable to his team, is a truly prestigious distinction. In recent years, the likes of Sidney Crosby, Alex…
Maple Leafs Holding a Hidden Gem Brett Slawson | October 20, 2016 In June of 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a monumental deal which flew quietly under the radar, yet, there was a major reason why. The day prior, on Jun.…
Joe Bowen: The Best Calls from a Leafs Legend Brett Slawson | October 19, 2016 Sports broadcasting is an intricate, demanding, and arduous profession. Those who take to the airwaves on an almost nightly basis project their voices to an immense number of viewers, instilling…
Mississauga Steelheads Prospects Swimming Upstream Brett Slawson | October 18, 2016 Despite opening the 2016-17 OHL season with three losses in their first four games, the Mississauga Steelheads have quickly begun to turn their campaign around. The absences of NHL draft…
Maple Leafs Rebuild Forgetting Goaltending Brett Slawson | October 6, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most promising teams in the entire National Hockey League, of this, there is no doubt. Flush with a seemingly endless supply of…
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