Josh Pederson
Professional journalist with a keen eye for detail. San Jose Sharks writer @TheHockeyWriters E-sports extraordinaire. League of Legends IGN : Dart Lord Coffee addict on the side.
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Maple Leafs' Defense Troubles Signal Alarm Bells
January 18th, 2020 Many fans and critics alike often criticize the Toronto Maple Leafs as being a poor defensive team. With star power like Auston Matthews and John Tavares constantly at the forefront, the group’s defensive follies become often overlooked by the pure talent and goalscoring put on display by the forwards. However, when these forwards...
Maple Leafs’ Gamble on Spezza Paying Off
January 13th, 2020 After a rather sluggish 2018-19 season as a member of the Dallas Stars, newfound free agent Jason Spezza signed a league minimum contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $700,000. Admittedly to many, the centerman didn’t hold very high expectations. Coming off a weak 27-point season with the Stars, it was clear that the...
Maple Leafs and Keefe Helping Hutchinson Find His Groove
January 7th, 2020 After celebrating a flawless shutout victory over the New York Islanders this past weekend, Toronto Maple Leafs’ Michael Hutchinson now tallies his third win in a row as the backup goaltender under the coaching of Sheldon Keefe. Considering that just a mere month ago, Hutchinson had no recorded wins at all under former head coach...
Maple Leafs’ Dubas Connects On a Different Level
January 5th, 2020 If you ever grew up playing minor hockey, or any sport for that matter, you'd know that a certain level of professionalism is expected at all times, both on and off the playing surface. When it comes to playing at the pro level, the way one conducts oneself in that elite environment becomes even more relevant. Professional athletes...
NHL's 5 Best Offensive Defensemen of the Decade
January 1st, 2020 With the 2020s upon us, it's time to look back at some of the NHL's best offensive-defensemen who have been providing fans with highlight-reel goals and nifty puck play throughout the past decade. 5. Kris Letang Kris Letang has spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he has been a key factor in the...
Sharks Hire Experience in New Goalie Coach
December 26th, 2019 Perhaps the most interesting story of the San Jose Sharks’ recent coaching move lies not with Bob Boughner taking over as head coach, but with former Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov, who has been named as the new goaltending coach for the team. Nabokov was drafted by the Sharks in 1994 during the ninth round, as the 219th pick...
