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Nicco Cardarelli writes about all things Toronto Maple Leafs for TheHockeyWriters.com. Nicco has PxP & Color commentary experience calling IIHF, Hockey Canada, OHL and CWHL games. Follow Nicco on Instagram and Twitter @BroBehindTheMic.

Maple Leafs Minute: NHL Jerseys & Corporate Sponsorship

Nicco Cardarelli | August 21, 2015

With the NHL and Adidas coming to terms on a new apparel deal (starting in 2017-18), it seems almost inevitable that the NHL is moving closer towards having advertisements and…

Maple Leafs Minute: The Building of a Dynasty

Nicco Cardarelli | August 10, 2015

When Brendan Shanahan was introduced as Maple Leafs President, he promised a culture change. We now have a clear indication as to what he meant. Shanahan is laying the groundwork…

Maple Leafs Minute: Draft Party in the Square!

Nicco Cardarelli | June 16, 2015

There’s a party happening in Maple Leafs Square, and Leafs Nation, you’re invited! While there are varying degrees of speculation as to who the Maple Leafs will draft come Friday June…

Five NHL Hot Takes

Nicco Cardarelli | June 13, 2015

The 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs has had its share of interesting and emotional moments. Rising talents coming to the forefront, elimination and heartache, and jaw-dropping displays of grit and athleticism. While…

The NHL’s Five Biggest Beasts

Nicco Cardarelli | May 13, 2015

Hockey is a physical, gritty, beastly sport. Those who play it, especially at the highest level, regularly display traits of toughness, perseverance, confidence, and an innate drive to compete. One of…

Maple Leafs Minute – 3 Coaching Candidates (Not Named Mike Babcock)

Nicco Cardarelli | May 8, 2015

With the news that the Detroit Red Wings have granted Mike Babcock permission to speak with other NHL teams, predictably so has the Babcock-to-Toronto chatter resurfaced. One thing is certain, Mike…

Maple Leafs Minute – 2015 Draft Preview

Nicco Cardarelli | April 28, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2015 NHL Entry Draft armed with a total of eight picks. While there is no shortage of opinion throughout Leafs Nation on which prospects the team should…

Maple Leafs Minute – Pure Class Off-Ice

Nicco Cardarelli | April 7, 2015

The internet is littered with articles detailing the abysmal on-ice performance of the 2014-2015 Toronto Maple Leafs. This is not one of those stories. Despite the Toronto Maple Leafs dismal on-ice…

Maple Leafs Minute – Four Damning Figures

Nicco Cardarelli | March 25, 2015

This season has been one for the ages, if not the record books…and, unfortunately, not in a good way. Let’s not forget, at the quarter point of this 2014-15 NHL…

Elite of Women’s Hockey Battle for Clarkson Cup

Nicco Cardarelli | March 9, 2015

The 2015 Clarkson Cup, often referred to as the Stanley Cup of women’s hockey, has been a highly entertaining showcase of skill, speed, athleticism and professionalism. A format change saw…

THW Presents: #TinyTrades

Nicco Cardarelli | March 2, 2015

Deadline Day #TinyTrades Tracker With the 2015 NHL trade deadline now a thing of the past, here’s your complete list of all eleven #TinyTrades that went down on NHL trade deadline day 2015. Almost…

Win-Win in Winnik Trade

Nicco Cardarelli | February 26, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Daniel Winnik to the Pittsburgh Penguins for centerman Zach Sill, a fourth-round pick in 2015 and a second-round pick in 2016. Sill has played…

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