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Chris McHugh

Chris is a contributing writer on the Toronto Maple Leafs for THW. From Oxford, England, he writes mainly about hockey and soccer, where he is looking to turn his hobby of sportswriting into a career.

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Dave Bolland?

Chris McHugh | February 27, 2014

Dave Bolland may be close to a return from injury, but it’s the centre’s contract demands that are becoming painful for his club. Bolland is reportedly looking for seven to…

Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Post-Olympic Questions

Chris McHugh | February 26, 2014

The Maple Leafs entered the Olympic break with an impressive 7-2-1 record. But with 22 games to go, a playoff position is anything but guaranteed. With that in mind, here…

Sochi Olympics: Phil Kessel Rare Bright Spot for Team USA

Chris McHugh | February 24, 2014

As Team USA leaves Sochi under a considerable cloud, one American will be boarding a plane with his head held a little higher. He may have faded along with the…

How to Induct a New Girlfriend into the Cult of Hockey

Chris McHugh | February 18, 2014

It’s always a gamble dating someone who doesn’t know about hockey and for all you know, might hate it. Even more so when you live in Nottingham, England, famous for…

Luongo Looks For Olympic Break from Frightful February

Chris McHugh | February 11, 2014

  It’s been a tough few weeks for Roberto Luongo, who was probably first in line at the airport gate, banging on the plane’s door and screaming for the pilot…

Hit-Happy Leafs and Senators Set for Battle of Ontario

Chris McHugh | February 1, 2014

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to give up shots like it’s a part of their gameplan, they do lead the league in a different statistic. Heading into what should…

“Night Off” Maple Leafs Searching For Identity

Chris McHugh | January 25, 2014

It was a hell of a way to end a season-high six game winning streak for the Maple Leafs. After a thumping victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday, the…

Does Nazem Kadri Have Superstar Potential?

Chris McHugh | January 21, 2014

Perhaps the Toronto Maple Leafs should think about trading Nazem Kadri a little more often. A little after a week since GM Dave Nonis said he would be “willing to…

Biggest Loser in Ben Scrivens Twitter Episode? Sports Journalism

Chris McHugh | January 17, 2014

In case you missed it, new Edmonton Oilers recruit Ben Scrivens generated some buzz yesterday when, in a series of tweets, he ripped the author of a piece on Canoe.ca…

What Going To The World Juniors Means To Me, A Half-Canadian

Chris McHugh | December 30, 2013

The first time I saw a hockey game in Toronto, there were so many goals that I missed one of them. I was pretty upset. December 21st, 1999. The Maple…

Top 5 Things The Toronto Maple Leafs Need For Christmas

Chris McHugh | December 19, 2013

The Maple Leafs have lost 5 of 6 going into Thursday’s tilt against the Phoenix Coyotes and currently lie six points short of automatic playoff qualification from their division. With…

Flip-flop Flames Still Don’t Trust Burke With The Wheel

Chris McHugh | December 13, 2013

The writing was on the wall for Jay Feaster the minute Brian Burke arrived in town. It was difficult to see how the two were going to work together despite…

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