David Petrie

Fantasy Hockey Playoffs: Waiver Wire Adds

David Petrie | March 11, 2018

Most head-to-head fantasy hockey leagues have semifinals the week of Mar. 12-18 and finals the week of Mar. 19-25. Your success these two weeks will be driven primarily by your…

Maple Leafs Top 3 Options for the Trade Deadline

David Petrie | February 12, 2018

With the 2018 NHL trade deadline approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in an interesting position. A decent case could be made for them to be buyers, sellers, or even…

Maple Leafs Overtime Strategy Needs to Change

David Petrie | January 9, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs have played three straight games that have gone to overtime. In two of those games, Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov started overtime and Patrick Marleau and…

Fantasy Hockey Rankings – Rest of Season

David Petrie | January 7, 2018

We’re close to halfway through the season and it’s time to make tweaks to your fantasy hockey team to secure a playoff spot or become and buyer or seller if…

Maple Leafs Hot Topics: Dermott Heating Up & Marner’s Confusing Corsi

David Petrie | January 5, 2018

This article will cover a variety of topics, primarily related to the Toronto Maple Leafs but with a few from around the league as well. Today, the topics are Mitch…

Leafs Will Win the Stanley Cup in 2020

David Petrie | December 4, 2017

Inspired by Sports Illustrated calling the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros on a magazine cover three years earlier, I predict that the Toronto Maple Leafs will win the Stanley…

Marner Emerges with Matthews Missing

David Petrie | November 12, 2017

The past week has been a good one for Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner led the Leafs to four straight wins while pitching in an assist and…

Maple Leafs Winning by Outscoring Their Problems

David Petrie | October 16, 2017

Five games into the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are 28th in goals against per game, 13th in shots against per game, 25th in save percentage, 18th in penalty killing,…

Fantasy Hockey: Top Forward Lines Taking Shape

David Petrie | September 25, 2017

Success for a player in fantasy hockey depends not only on his talent but also on his opportunity. Great linemates can make a huge difference, and this article will illustrate…

How Pastrnak’s Deal Affects Marner & Nylander

David Petrie | September 15, 2017

The Boston Bruins signed 21-year-old David Pastrnak to a six-year contract extension worth $40 million ($6.67 million AAV). This is big news for Maple Leafs fans as Pastrnak will be…

Maple Leafs Preseason Preview

David Petrie | September 5, 2017

The NHL preseason will take place throughout September with plenty of events for Maple Leafs’ fans to watch including: Prospect tournament Sept. 8-10 against the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators…

Fantasy Hockey Breakout Candidates for 2017-18

David Petrie | August 3, 2017

Which players will break out in the upcoming 2017-18 NHL season to become must-own fantasy hockey players? First, let’s define a breakout player. Forwards will be those players who put up…