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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.

Maple Leafs’ Liljegren Continues to Impress

Brett Slawson | May 14, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs knew exactly what they were adding when they selected Timothy Liljegren with the 17th overall selection in the 2017 NHL Draft. As a wildly skilled offensive…

2018 NHL Draft Ranking: May’s Top-31

Brett Slawson | May 4, 2018

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with excellent competition dominating the airwaves and thoughts of passionate hockey fans throughout the world. And, while this action is incredible to…

Who Should the Oilers Select 10th Overall?

Brett Slawson | April 28, 2018

The Edmonton Oilers officially hold the 10th overall selection in the 2018 National Hockey League Entry Draft. With a wealth of excellent prospects available within a deep draft class, the Oilers will…

Is Alex Nylander a Bust?

Brett Slawson | April 20, 2018

The Buffalo Sabres need Alex Nylander to take the next step in his personal development. Mired in a perpetual tailspin, the Sabres have failed to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs…

Benching Bob Cole: The Right Decision?

Brett Slawson | April 17, 2018

Have you noticed the absence of Bob Cole? If you answered yes, then you are not alone. Lost in the anticipation, excitement, and enthusiasm surrounding the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs…

Ron Hainsey Critical to Leafs’ Chances

Brett Slawson | April 14, 2018

Ron Hainsey is the only current Toronto Maple Leafs player with his name on the Stanley Cup. And, if Hainsey’s teammates wish to engrave their names on Lord Stanley’s mug,…

Steelheads Savour Strong OHL Draft

Brett Slawson | April 12, 2018

The Ontario Hockey League has officially welcomed its newest crop of insanely talented players. Taking place on Apr. 7, the 2018 OHL Priority Selection ascended the likes of Quinton Byfield,…

2018 NHL Draft: The Top-5 Goaltenders

Brett Slawson | April 9, 2018

It’s time to talk about goaltenders. Yes, there are goaltenders available in the 2018 National Hockey League Draft. Lost in the vast excitement surrounding the impending arrival of Rasmus Dahlin…

2018 NHL Draft Ranking: April’s Top-31

Brett Slawson | April 5, 2018

It’s hard to believe that we find ourselves in the month of April, with the 2018 National Hockey League Entry Draft now less than three months away. Given how close…

Thomas Harley: An NHL Prospect to Watch

Brett Slawson | March 31, 2018

Currently competing in his rookie Ontario Hockey League campaign, Thomas Harley of the Mississauga Steelheads has developed into a prospect to watch for a multitude of reasons. Eligible for the…

2018 NHL Draft: 10 Underrated Prospects

Brett Slawson | March 27, 2018

Evaluating National Hockey League prospects is not a simple task. While it is relatively easy to view the likes of Rasmus Dahlin, Filip Zadina, and Andrei Svechnikov as elite young…

The Oilers’ Maniacal Mismanagement of Montoya

Brett Slawson | March 22, 2018

Let me begin by making this abundantly clear: I have nothing against Al Montoya. Throughout his nine-year NHL career to date, Montoya has been a solid goaltender. In fact, he’s…

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