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Lukas Hardonk

Lukas, a student at the University of Ottawa, covers the Toronto Maple Leafs on a part-time basis for The Hockey Writers. Contact Lukas at lukas.hardonk@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter, @LukasHardonk.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Another Collapse or a Terrible Season?

Lukas Hardonk | October 7, 2014

If the changes made by GM Dave Nonis and his staff are any indicator, the Toronto Maple Leafs are primed for a third straight collapse in 2014-15. It goes without saying…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Continue to Crush Hopes of Fans

Lukas Hardonk | July 12, 2014

After another season-ending collapse and a relatively quiet off-season, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to crush their own fans’ hopes.

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Looking at James Reimer’s Future Team

Lukas Hardonk | May 26, 2014

It is one of the NHL’s worst kept secrets that no is 100 percent sure exists right now — yes, try to figure that one out: James Reimer will not…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs: Major Player Changes Must Be Coming, but Who?

Lukas Hardonk | May 8, 2014

After another season-ending collapse, it must be time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to make some big changes. Will Joffrey Lupul & Co. be around next season?

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Complete Online Guide to the Toronto Maple Leafs

Lukas Hardonk | May 5, 2014

In order to stay current with daily events surrounding their favourite sport, it is almost a necessity for hockey fans to check in daily on the web. This is even…

Categories Elsewhere on the Web, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Media and the Maple Leafs

Lukas Hardonk | April 12, 2014

It’s something that comes with being a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. You hear it on the radio each morning, on SportsCentre every night and in water-cooler discussion at…

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Dion Phaneuf: Should He Be the Maple Leafs Captain?

Lukas Hardonk | April 6, 2014

It’s no easy job being Toronto Maple Leafs captain. Dion Phaneuf has held that position since 2010, but with the team’s recent collapse, should he still?

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

How the Maple Leafs Can Improve This Off-Season

Lukas Hardonk | April 3, 2014

It’s been another season to forget for the Toronto Maple Leafs. While it may seem like this team will never find their way again in the NHL, there is reason to…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 10 Goals of 2013-14 Hockey Season

Lukas Hardonk | March 28, 2014

It’s been one heck of a hockey season even beyond the NHL. From dramatic incidents to big hits and emerging stars, the 2013-2014 campaign hasn’t failed to excite. Nothing, however,…

Categories Top 10 Lists, Videos

Can’t Fault James Reimer for His Poor Season

Lukas Hardonk | March 19, 2014

James Reimer’s 2013-14 NHL season has been a rough one, but in no way has his poor play been his own fault.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Tyler Bozak is Making Dave Nonis Look Like a Genius… For Now

Lukas Hardonk | March 17, 2014

Fans and media were none too pleased with the Maple Leafs’ decision to re-sign Tyler Bozak last summer, but it’s a move that has turned out well.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Are the Maple Leafs’ Darkest Days Ahead?

Lukas Hardonk | March 9, 2014

At first glance it would appear the Toronto Maple Leafs are having a nice season. In reality, this is a team that needs to prove itself.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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