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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

Desperate Times: Why Brian Burke Needs Roberto Luongo

Mark Ritter | September 10, 2012

When you consider the roster Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke looks content with icing to start the 2012-13 season (if there is one) one thing becomes very clear—…

Categories Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Carter Ashton: The Forgotten Man In Toronto

Mark Ritter | September 9, 2012

When Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke acquired forward Carter Ashton from the Tampa Bay Lightning in return for rugged defenseman Keith Aulie the feeling was Ashton would be…

Categories NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Have They Improved?

Mark Ritter | September 8, 2012

In what can only be termed a rather ordinary off-season for Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, few changes were made to the roster that finished an alarming 26th…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Brian Burke: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Mark Ritter | September 7, 2012

With the threat of a lockout just a few days away it is hard to imagine the 2012-13 season commencing on time. Both the NHLPA and the NHL Owners continue…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Final Roster Still Full Of Question Marks

Mark Ritter | September 6, 2012

Whether the 2012-13 NHL season starts on-time or is delayed due to the ongoing CBA discussions, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have plenty of question marks where their roster is…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Does Brian Burke Have Any Players Worth Trading?

Mark Ritter | August 31, 2012

Trading can be like a poker game. No matter how good your hand is you never know what the other player has up his sleeve. To draw a direct analogy,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Ten Bold Predictions For 2012-13

Mark Ritter | August 30, 2012

As we inch closer to a new CBA deal (God willing) our thoughts have fast forwarded to the 2012-13 season. Toronto Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke made one significant move bringing in James van Riemsdyk and added Jay McClement…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs

Mike Komisarek Should Have The “A” Removed

Mark Ritter | August 28, 2012

Leadership is defined as “a person who guides or directs a group”. With that title comes a responsibility to conduct yourself in a way that you can influence others, control…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Wade Belak: Looking back On His Death And Depression In Hockey

Mark Ritter | August 27, 2012

Just shy of the one-year anniversary of former Toronto Maple Leafs Wade Belak’s suicide, one wonders what, if anything the NHL has done in order to help those struggling with…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nobody Missing The Dead Weight

Mark Ritter | August 26, 2012

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the distinction of being the only team to miss the playoffs in each of the past seven seasons. By no means was this an easy…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Is Brian Burke Working On A Blockbuster Deal?

Mark Ritter | August 25, 2012

When the 2011-12 season ended Toronto Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke quickly conducted an exit interview with the Toronto media. While many topics were discussed, what the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Which Departing Player Will Toronto Miss Most?

Mark Ritter | August 24, 2012

With few unrestricted free agents catching the eye of Toronto Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke, it has been a lazy summer in Toronto. Thus far, Burke managed…

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