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' 5 Most Memorable Debuts
October 2nd, 2019 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 in the last three months. With several notable trades, signings, and internal promotions (plus injuries), only seven players who suited up for the Maple Leafs on opening night in...
What the Maple Leafs Can Expect from Ilya Mikheyev
October 1st, 2019 After a 5-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night, there was a seemingly endless string of positives to reflect on for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they finished off the preseason. The power play was lethal, scoring on three of four opportunities, all of the goals coming within an eight-minute,...
William Nylander Is Poised for a Bounceback Season
September 26th, 2019 William Nylander would be the first person to tell you that he had a disappointing 2018-19 campaign. After scoring 61 points in each of his first two seasons, he tallied just 27 in 54 games last year, a meager 41-point pace. Nylander’s performance looked even worse in the eyes of the public on the heels of his controversial holdout...
Can Marner Live up to His New Contract?
September 15th, 2019 The summer of Mitch Marner has finally come to an end with the Toronto Maple Leafs star winger signing for six years at an average annual value (AAV) of $10.893 million. This new deal makes Marner the second-highest paid winger in the NHL after Artemi Panarin and the seventh-highest paid player overall. Marner is now the...
Gardiner’s Contract a Misstep for Maple Leafs
September 8th, 2019 A strange summer for Jake Gardiner finally came to a close on Sept. 6 as he signed a four-year deal worth $4.05 million per season with the Carolina Hurricanes. As the undisputed top defenceman in free agency this offseason, many were left scratching their heads as he remained unsigned for over two months. There were questions about the...
Can Ceci Turn Over a New (Maple) Leaf in Toronto?
September 4th, 2019 On July 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs made one of their most important moves of the summer, trading away Nikita Zaitsev, Connor Brown, and Michael Carcone to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Aaron Luchuk, Ben Harpur, Cody Ceci, and a third-round pick. Ceci was the main piece acquired by the Maple Leafs in their six-player trade with...
