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Kevin Armstrong

Kevin Armstrong is an award-winning journalist with more than two decades of experience. He's been rink side for World Juniors, Memorial Cups, Calder Cups and Stanley Cups. Like many Canadian kids, his earliest memories include hockey. Kevin has spent countless hours in arenas throughout the country watching all levels of the game.

Maple Leafs Trend is Concerning and Confusing

Kevin Armstrong | January 5, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have overeaten turkey during the holidays because they returned from the Christmas break as a sleepy, inconsistent squad. The team that left for the holidays…

Maple Leafs Against the Refs, Again

Kevin Armstrong | December 28, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed four days off to spend time with their families over the holidays. It was a chance to unwind and reset for a very busy January.…

Maple Leafs Play Classic Christmas Characters

Kevin Armstrong | December 22, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been an early Christmas present for their fans in the 2022-23 season. They’ve given us a magical Mitch Marner point streak that set a new…

Maple Leafs’ Dubas Moving on From His Worst Trade

Kevin Armstrong | December 20, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager has pulled several trades, but not all are pretty. However, Kyle Dubas may be able to put the worst trade of his NHL career…

Maple Leafs Biggest Test Yet, the Last-Place Ducks

Kevin Armstrong | December 13, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing incredible hockey. They’ve dominated some games while battling through injuries and a demanding schedule. But, a significant threat waddles into Scotiabank Arena, the last…

Maple Leafs Mysterious Goalie Magic Paying off with Matt Murray

Kevin Armstrong | December 7, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Matt Murray put on a show in a 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. It’s been a long time since a goalie has…

Maple Leafs Turnaround Sparked By John Tortorella

Kevin Armstrong | December 1, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned 25 points in November, the most in a calendar month in the franchise’s 105- year history. This success makes it easy to forget where this…

Maple Leafs Missed Big on Ryan Reaves Trade

Kevin Armstrong | November 24, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs need a strong, physical and intimidating player. The problem is that type of athlete is a rarity in today’s NHL. However, one of those tough-to-find gems…

Maple Leafs Have a New, Unsuspecting Enforcer

Kevin Armstrong | November 22, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs did not dress their tough guys for a game against a physical New York Islanders team. Wayne Simmonds and Kyle Clifford were not needed because there…

Maple Leafs Defense Should’ve Been Addressed Months Ago

Kevin Armstrong | November 17, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new media darling, Jordie Benn. The veteran defenseman has been getting all the gushing attention after making a few excellent defensive plays during a…

Maple Leafs Were Saved by a War Hero

Kevin Armstrong | November 10, 2022

This Remembrance Day, when the Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice, consider that it’s a team named to honour Canada’s soldiers and a franchise that owes its very existence to…

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ Win Over the Flyers

Kevin Armstrong | November 3, 2022

For the first time this young season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were fun to watch. There have been entertaining flashes, but nothing like their showing in a 5-2 win over…

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