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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.

Maple Leafs’ 3 Best Contracts for 2020-21

Chris Faria | December 1, 2020

For all that’s been said about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ cap problems, you have to admire the work general manager Kyle Dubas has done to work around those issues in…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2021 World Junior Championship Team Russia Preview

Chris Faria | November 28, 2020

Up 3-1 on Canada with just under 12 minutes remaining in last year’s championship game, it looked all but certain that Team Russia would claim their first gold medal at…

Categories Previews and Predictions, World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21

Chris Faria | November 25, 2020

For all the criticism that Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Kyle Dubas has faced, you have to give him one thing: he’s been masterful at handling the salary cap. Related:…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Ovchinnikov Could Be the Next Russian Gem

Chris Faria | November 21, 2020

With 12 selections at this past October’s NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs were certainly hoping to strike gold with some of their mid-to-late round picks. It’s obviously still…

Categories Editor's Choice, Maple Leafs Prospects

5 Maple Leafs Looking to Bounce Back in 2020-21

Chris Faria | November 17, 2020

With a potential Jan. 1 puck drop just over six weeks away, it’s time to look forward to the 2020-21 season where the Toronto Maple Leafs will try to bounce…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Must Prepare for a Zach Hyman Payday

Chris Faria | November 8, 2020

For a team that has often been labeled as being in “salary cap hell,” the Toronto Maple Leafs have done a surprisingly good job of managing their money, especially as…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Would Dominate a Canadian Division in 2020-21

Chris Faria | October 25, 2020

2020 has been a strange year for the NHL, to say the least. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the playoffs begin in August, the Stanley Cup awarded at…

Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions, Toronto Maple Leafs

What Went Wrong With Maple Leafs’ Jeremy Bracco?

Chris Faria | October 17, 2020

“I’m proud to announce from the London Knights, Mitch Marner.” Those were the words spoken by Toronto Maple Leafs co-interim general manager Mark Hunter when he stepped up to the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs Should Pass on Past-His-Prime Joe Thornton

Chris Faria | October 15, 2020

It’s been a busy week in Leafland. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected skilled Russian winger Rodion Amirov with the 15th overall pick at last Tuesday’s NHL Entry Draft. They signed…

Categories Free Agents, Toronto Maple Leafs

Brodie Signing Makes Maple Leafs Defence a Strength

Chris Faria | October 11, 2020

Leading up to Oct. 9’s opening of free agency, all of the talk in Toronto centered around the Toronto Maple Leafs’ need to address the blue line, namely in the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Flames Pick Jeremie Poirier 72th Overall

Chris Faria | October 7, 2020

With the 72nd Pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Calgary Flames Have Selected Jeremie Poirier From the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. About Jeremie Poirier An…

Categories Flames Prospects, NHL Entry Draft, NHL News

Maple Leafs Draft Skill and Smarts in Amirov With 15th Pick

Chris Faria | October 7, 2020

The 2020 NHL Entry Draft marks the third time that general manager Kyle Dubas has spearheaded the event for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it’s become clear as day what…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, NHL Entry Draft
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