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David Petrie

I'm a Toronto Maple Leafs contributor for THW and a fantasy sports guru (hockey and football). I have a BBA and MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and my day job is as a finance manager for a fortune 500 company. Feel free to reach out to me at davidapetrie@gmail.com

Why is the Nylander Situation so Complicated?

David Petrie | November 11, 2018

It’s almost mid-November and if William Nylander isn’t signed by December 1, he will sit out the entire 2018-19 season. Nylander’s camp is reportedly still asking for a long-term contract…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Best Enforcer Is Its Power Play

David Petrie | October 6, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their season with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. The game was closer than expected and the Canadiens showed surprising speed en…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Fantasy Hockey Draft Rankings: Top 250

David Petrie | September 18, 2018

The NHL regular season begins on Wednesday, Oct. 3, so if you play fantasy hockey, it’s time to set your keepers and prepare for your draft. This article outlines the…

Categories Fantasy

5 Worst Trades of the 2017-18 Season

David Petrie | September 17, 2018

* originally published in June 2018 With the NHL Playoffs now complete the focus turns to next season and trades will pick up again. Some trades are win-win, the Seth…

Categories Editor's Choice, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Fantasy Hockey: Defencemen Rankings

David Petrie | August 8, 2018

David Petrie’s rankings can be found on The Hockey Writers and will be up shortly on Fantasy Pros as well. Goalie rankings were posted earlier and a top 250 rankings…

Categories Fantasy

Fantasy Hockey: Goalie Rankings and Draft Strategy

David Petrie | July 27, 2018

David Petrie’s rankings can be found on The Hockey Writers and will be up shortly on Fantasy Pros as well. Defence rankings and a top 250 rankings will be posted…

Categories Fantasy

Maple Leafs’ Options to Upgrade Defence

David Petrie | July 7, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed John Tavares to a seven-year, $77-million contract, vaulting them up to the top spot as the favourite to win the Stanley Cup next year. The…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Can the Maple Leafs Afford John Tavares?

David Petrie | June 4, 2018

John Tavares becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and he’s the best free agent available by far, leading a group that includes John Carlson and not much else.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Who Should Maple Leafs Fans Cheer for Now?

David Petrie | April 30, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season is over and it ended in disappointing fashion, but keep in mind that it’s only been two years since the club drafted Auston Matthews, and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Gardiner & Maple Leafs Implode in Game 7

David Petrie | April 26, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season is over after losing to the Boston Bruins by a score of 7-4 in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs. The Leafs…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2018-19 Fantasy Hockey Breakouts, Busts & Rankings

David Petrie | March 26, 2018

The 2017-18 NHL regular season is almost in the books and with it, the fantasy hockey season as well. It’s time to start thinking about next season. Who will be…

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Marner, JVR and the Toronto/Boston Rivalry

David Petrie | March 16, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs have got some great storylines going right now. James van Riemsdyk is making news almost every night, Mitch Marner is proving his importance to this team…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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