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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.

Deadline Demons: Thomas Vanek Ruined Leafs’ Trade Plans

Lukas Hardonk | March 6, 2014

The Thomas Vanek trade impacted more teams than just the Canadiens and Islanders. The Maple Leafs were having a good day until he swapped teams.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Ryan Kesler, Maple Leafs: A Match Made in Heaven?

Lukas Hardonk | March 4, 2014

Ryan Kesler has turned out to be one of the most sought-after players leading up to the 2014 NHL trade deadline. Despite what is slowly sounding to be more and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Trade Bait: No Catch to be Made

Lukas Hardonk | January 30, 2014

There is something special about to happen in the NHL. Not on-ice but rather away from the rink up in the press boxes and executive offices. It only happens once…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Is Randy Carlyle on the Hot Seat?

Lukas Hardonk | January 12, 2014

Never has Randy Carlyle experience Toronto hockey criticism like this. We know it will end at some point, but how much longer do Leafs fans have to wait?

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Fans: The World Isn’t Ending

Lukas Hardonk | January 9, 2014

It seems like most Toronto Maple Leafs fans couldn’t be more concerned about their team right now when in reality they should be happy.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

When Will the Maple Leafs Trade James Reimer?

Lukas Hardonk | January 7, 2014

The success of Jonathan Bernier is just one reason why the time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to trade James Reimer is approaching fast.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Maple Leafs Further Hurt By Injures; Make a Change

Lukas Hardonk | December 4, 2013

The Toronto Maple Leafs just can’t catch a break on the injury front. More news was revealed on Wednesday including a change to the forward group.

Categories Injury Report, Toronto Maple Leafs

Brandon Dubinsky Nearing Return to Blue Jackets’ Lineup

Lukas Hardonk | December 2, 2013

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been without Brandon Dubinsky for two weeks. Now with his team having dropped 2 of 3, Dubinsky is almost ready to return.

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Carter Ashton to Replace Joffrey Lupul on Maple Leafs’ Roster

Lukas Hardonk | November 29, 2013

Carter Ashton has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs in wake of Joffrey Lupul’s recent injury, but exactly where he will suit up remains to be seen.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Central Goes Live

Lukas Hardonk | August 2, 2013

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs now have a new home for top-notch coverage, knowledgeable analysis and opinions that captivate fans of almost all ages.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Central: The New Home for Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Lukas Hardonk | July 25, 2013

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs are about to have a new home on the Internet as Maple Leafs Central relaunches this month.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Luck of the Draw: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Aren’t a Playoff Team

Lukas Hardonk | April 29, 2013

Do the Toronto Maple Leafs even deserve to be in the playoffs this year? Given their performance, the Maple Leafs are rather lucky to be playing into May.

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