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' Rasmus Sandin Deserving of Recall
January 7th, 2020 The last week and a half has been an emotional roller coaster for Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rasmus Sandin, who captured a bronze medal with Sweden at the World Junior Hockey Championships in the Czech Republic on Sunday. Rasmus Sandin emerged as a star for Sweden at the World Juniors, prompting questions about his readiness for...
Maple Leafs Make Smart Bet on Holl
January 2nd, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs closed out 2019 with what could be called a quiet move, extending 27-year-old defenceman Justin Holl to a three-year deal that will pay him $2 million per season. But despite the relatively small payout, the move said volumes about the Maple Leafs, their front office, and their future. The Maple Leafs made a...
Are Keefe's Maple Leafs the Real Deal?
November 30th, 2019 It's been just over a week since the Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Mike Babcock and named Sheldon Keefe as his replacement. A lot has changed since then, hasn't it? A Maple Leafs team that looked disjointed and disengaged under Babcock, on pace for just 78 points through 23 games, is now rejuvenated under their new boss. In...
Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup: Time to Tank?
November 21st, 2019 In the Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup, we’ll highlight stories, thoughts, and tidbits from the past seven days, featuring commentary from both fans and insiders alike. Related: Last Week's Maple Leafs Twitter Roundup Following their 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs are now 9-10-4...
Maple Leafs’ Offence, Not Defence, Causing Concern
November 13th, 2019 We’ve heard it for years: the Toronto Maple Leafs need defence; they need to bring in better defencemen and commit to playing better defensively as a team. For a while, the sentiment was accurate: the team sacrificed defensive responsibility to score goals. This season, though, we’ve seen a major shift and defense isn't the main...
Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup: Matthews' Move, Marner's Injury, and More
November 12th, 2019 In the Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup, we’ll highlight stories, thoughts, and tidbits from the past seven days, featuring commentary from both fans and insiders alike. Welcome to the first edition of the Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup! The goal is to pick Twitter's collective brain on hockey and highlight what I believe to...
