Kevin Armstrong
I am a career storyteller with a love for hockey. It's the story behind the last-second goal and the big save that keeps me coming back for more. How hard did that kid have to work to get here? What sacrifices did the parents make? When they were told to give up hockey, there is no future, why did they continue? I've been rink side for World Juniors, Memorial Cups, Calder Cups and Stanley Cups, to watch these stories unfold and I'm proud to bring them to you.
Author's Posts
Maple Leafs Are Ready to Win With Joe Thornton
October 19th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have made many moves in recent days. Fans have made comments, writers have posted articles, and commentators have voiced opinions. It's hard to tell if the general manager Kyle Dubas destroyed the team or dramatically improved it. I figured we wouldn't really know until the season starts, but now, I have an...
Maple Leafs Signing of Wayne Simmonds is 2 Years in the Making
October 9th, 2020 It was a priority for the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason – get tougher to play against. Shortly after the free agent signing window opened, that box has been checked. Welcome home, Wayne Simmonds. Related: THW's Free Agent Tracker The team announced that Simmonds had signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. The deal also...
Maple Leafs' Dubas Adds a Twist to the Frederik Anderson Trade Situation
October 6th, 2020 It has been in question since the Toronto Maple Leafs were ousted from the playoffs: has Frederik Andersen played his last game for the blue and white? The Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas put all the rumours to rest during a media availability on Monday – or did he? Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas (THE...
Maple Leafs New Coach Paul MacLean Continues to Shake it Off
September 27th, 2020 When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Paul MacLean, I immediately thought of Taylor Swift. Why? Do they look alike? Sing at a similar pitch? No, but in my mind, these two are forever linked. Paul MacLean is the new assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs Photo BY Canadian Press. June, 2011. Rewind to Dec. 8, 2014, a day Ottawa...
The Maple Leafs owe Frederik Andersen an Apology
September 27th, 2020 It's been a few weeks since the rumours surfaced that the Toronto Maple Leafs were shopping goaltender Frederik Andersen. I refused to write about it or even give it a second thought. Why? I'd like to think this franchise has more class than trading away a team backbone and a fan-favourite just to bring in yet another name. I'd like to...
Maple Leafs' Fantasyland Continues in Pursuit of Alex Pietrangelo
September 24th, 2020 I actually won't be surprised if Alex Pietrangelo signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs. I'll continue to smack my head against the wall and try to pick my jaw up off the ground, but I won't be surprised. Related: What Mats Sundin Meant to Toronto Hockey A Pietrangelo signing will actually follow the Kyle Dubas game plan to a tee....
