Chris Faria
Chris Faria is a contributor for The Hockey Writers with a focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs. A hockey player and self-proclaimed analytics nerd, his work aims to combine both stats and a deep knowledge of the game. He is currently pursuing a graduate diploma in sports journalism at Centennial College in Toronto.
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Maple Leafs' Power Play Shakeup Is a Mistake
January 9th, 2021 With training camp in full swing, we've been treated to a ton of news and updates about the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week. And with so many changes made to the lineup this offseason, there were bound to be some interesting moves. So far, we've heard that the Leafs will roll with a more balanced top-nine, highlighted by...
Maple Leafs Made a Mistake Signing Simmonds Over Perry
December 28th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs had one clear goal this offseason: to get bigger, meaner, and tougher to play against. General manager Kyle Dubas made that clear during an early offseason Zoom call and quickly followed through, adding Wayne Simmonds, Joe Thornton, and Zach Bogosian in free agency, all on the cheap. Related: Maple Leafs Well...
2021 World Juniors: 10 Things to Watch
December 24th, 2020 It goes without saying that this year's edition of the World Junior Championships (WJC) will be unlike any other. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Juniors will be played in a bubble without fans for the first time ever, adding another level of intrigue to an already unique tournament. But beyond all the COVID-related...
Team Finland: 3 Players to Watch at 2021 World Juniors
December 18th, 2020 With plenty of young stars like Sasha Barkov, Mikko Rantanen, and Miro Heiskanen climbing through the ranks of the NHL in recent years, it's clear that Finland is doing something right in terms of hockey development. And with three gold medals in the last seven World Junior Championship (WJC) tournaments, it's safe to say that Finland...
Team Russia: 3 Players to Watch at 2021 WJC
December 14th, 2020 Following a heartbreaking defeat to Canada in the gold medal game of last year's World Junior Championship (WJC), Team Russia will be looking for redemption in 2021. This time around, they've got a completely revamped squad with just three returning players on their 25-man roster, plus a brand new head coach in Hall of Famer and Detroit...
Maple Leafs' 5 Most Memorable Debuts
December 5th, 2020 Despite finishing eighth overall with 100 points last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office decided to shake things up, leading to huge roster changes. With several notable trades, signings, and internal promotions (plus injuries), only seven players who suited up for the Maple Leafs on opening night in 2018 played in the...
