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Mark Ritter

Known as an honest, opinionated and trusted writer, Mark Ritter brings a unique view on the Maple Leafs and the NHL in general. Mark has been writing about hockey for almost ten years and is known for bringing an honest view on the Maple Leafs. You can view more of Mark's work at www.theslapshot.com Please follow Mark on Twitter: @theslapshot

Is Leo Komarov A Team Player?

Mark Ritter | November 16, 2012

  Several sources are reporting that Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Leo Komarov is looking to return to the KHL to play with the Moscow Dynamo. Komarov, who stands 5’10 and…

Categories AHL, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Don Cherry Thinks Roberto Luongo Would Pass On The Maple Leafs

Mark Ritter | November 6, 2012

  With the NHL still in full lockout mode everything is pretty quiet. That is unless your name is Don Cherry! Cherry, who has managed to stay in the headlines…

Categories NHL News, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Was Matthew Finn The Steal Of The 2012 NHL Entry Draft?

Mark Ritter | November 3, 2012

Heading into the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Guelph Stotm defenseman Matthew Finn was ranked 13th overall by the International scouting Service, while The Hockey News had Finn ranked 18th overall…

Categories NHL Prospects, OHL, Toronto Maple Leafs

Winter Classic Cancelled. Is The 2012-13 Season Doomed?

Mark Ritter | November 2, 2012

Even with the NHL and NHLPA rumored to be discussing a possible return to the negotiation table, it is too late for the NHL to avoid the cancellation of the…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, The Business of Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winter Classic

The Most Hated Toronto Maple Leafs Of All-Time

Mark Ritter | November 1, 2012

As sports fans, most of the allure is drawn from our longing to see our favorite teams bring home a championship. Championships are great, but not every team or fan…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs

Roberto Luongo Trade Makes Sense For The Maple Leafs

Mark Ritter | October 31, 2012

    Heading into the lockout Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke was said to be considering acquiring Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo. While there has been no confirmation…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Joffrey Lupul To Sign With KHL Team: No Salary Released Again!

Mark Ritter | October 30, 2012

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul has signed with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg of the KHL. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period tweeted a deal was done on Tuesday and reported that…

Categories KHL, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ten Rules We’d Like To See In The New CBA

Mark Ritter | October 29, 2012

With a new CBA looking like a pipe dream this side of Christmas NHL fans have grown tired of debating the merits of the NHLPA and NHL’s recent proposals. While…

Categories NHL News, Top 10 Lists

NHL Lockout 2012: Should Guaranteed Contracts Be Abolished?

Mark Ritter | October 28, 2012

The NHL Lockout hit day 43 on Saturday. With every passing day the chances of a full 82-game season are rapidly eroding. And while the loss of the 2012-13 season…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Atlanta Thrashers, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, The Business of Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Lockout 2012: Are The Players Hypocrites?

Mark Ritter | October 26, 2012

As the 40th day of the NHL lockout passed fans were left disappointed as there is still no resolution to the labor squabbles in sight. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Lockout Continues To Drag On

Mark Ritter | October 24, 2012

Tuesday, the NHL and NHLPA met to discuss the collective bargaining agreement. While there was hope that the two sides would make some progress it appears as if the two…

Categories NHL News

NHL Labour Negotiations Dying A Slow Death

Mark Ritter | October 19, 2012

Thursday, the NHLPA forwarded three separate proposals to the NHL and it’s owners in response to the NHL’s proposal earlier this week. While fans would have been foolish to expect…

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