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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.

Introducing The Hockey Writers: Maple Leafs Edition

Lukas Hardonk | March 13, 2013

The Hockey Writers is proud to announce the addition of The Hockey Writers: Maple Leafs Edition, just another way for you to remain current with the Leafs.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Panel: 2013 Mid-Season Awards

Lukas Hardonk | March 4, 2013

With the mid-season point of the shortened NHL season upon us, the Maple Leafs Panel hands out various league awards to Leafs players.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Does John-Michael Liles Have a Future With the Maple Leafs?

Lukas Hardonk | March 3, 2013

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade or buy out John-Michael Liles’ contract given that he no longer fits into the team’s system?

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Panel: Defence, Trade Bait and Buyouts

Lukas Hardonk | February 25, 2013

Among the discussion on this week’s edition of Maple Leafs Panel is who the Maple Leafs should use as trade bait come the April 3 trade deadline.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Could James van Riemsdyk Overtake Joffrey Lupul in Toronto?

Lukas Hardonk | February 22, 2013

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul has shown to succeed alongside Phil Kessel in the past but James van Riemsdyk appears to be taking his spot.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Panel: Playoffs, Phil Kessel & Goalie Situation

Lukas Hardonk | February 11, 2013

In this week’s edition of Maple Leafs Panel, the panel discusses the playoffs, Phil Kessel’s struggles and the Leafs’ current goaltending situation.

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Maple Leafs Panel: Nazem Kadri’s Role, Defence and Enforcers

Lukas Hardonk | February 4, 2013

Among the topics included in this week’s edition of Maple Leafs Panel is whether or not Randy Carlyle should give Nazem Kadri a larger role on the team.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Panel: Goaltending, Expiring Contracts & Former Marlies

Lukas Hardonk | January 28, 2013

In the season premier of Maple Leafs Panel, we discuss who should start in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ net, who they should re-sign and former Marlies players.

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How the Toronto Maple Leafs Will Benefit From Joffrey Lupul’s Injury

Lukas Hardonk | January 27, 2013

The Toronto Maple Leafs weren’t exactly ecstatic when they learned about Joffrey Lupul’s injury but it presented them with a somewhat welcomed situation.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Why Signing Joffrey Lupul is a Huge Risk for Toronto Maple Leafs

Lukas Hardonk | January 20, 2013

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a rather large risk in negotiating a new contract with all-star winger Joffrey Lupul.

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Paul Ranger, Playoffs Among Potential 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs Surprises

Lukas Hardonk | January 11, 2013

The 2012-13 NHL season is sure to provide plenty of surprises. Among them for the Toronto Maple Leafs could be Paul Ranger, the playoffs and more.

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Why Toronto Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly Shouldn’t be Guaranteed NHL Roster Spot

Lukas Hardonk | December 29, 2012

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Morgan Rielly has played well at the junior and international levels this season but that shouldn’t guarantee him an NHL spot.

Categories NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs
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