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Stephen Stoneman

Stephen is a writer for thehockeywriters.com covering the Toronto Maple Leafs and other Hockey Matters. Stephen attended Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario where he studied Broadcast Journalism and covered local sports for both Radio and Television. This included news coverage for the OHL's North Bay Centennials. In his personal time, Stephen blogs for his several fantasy hockey leagues.

Staal or Van Riemsdyk – Who Wins the Fresh Start Challenge?

Stephen Stoneman | August 27, 2012

When the NHL’s regular season ended in April, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes looked like very similar teams separated only by two points near the basement of the Eastern…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs

Nazem Kadri Should be the Leafs Second Line Center

Stephen Stoneman | July 23, 2012

In the middle of summer, it’s easy to speculate as to who should be starting center for the Toronto Maple leafs.   Ultimately, this is a gap that Brian Burke would…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Recap: Brian Burke & the Toronto Maple Leafs 2012 NHL Draft

Stephen Stoneman | June 25, 2012

Amidst the boos at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Brian Burke announced his fifth overall selection and newest Toronto Maple Leafs future star:  “And with our first selection in the…

Categories NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Select Defenseman Morgan Rielly. Is Jake Gardiner Now Expendable?

Stephen Stoneman | June 23, 2012

On Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Morgan Rielly, a mobile, rushing, offensive-minded defenseman.  Even though, he suffered a terrible ACL injury during the 18th game of the 2011-12…

Categories NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

Toronto Maple Leafs Won’t Draft Grigorenko; Will They Regret It?

Stephen Stoneman | June 22, 2012

Having a player drop so rapidly down the draft charts can be a great thing for a team who sits outside the top 10.    But for teams who sit…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

NHL Draft: The History of the 5th Overall Pick

Stephen Stoneman | June 22, 2012

On Friday night, the NHL will hold its 50th NHL Draft (Amateur + Entry) and with that will come the 50th selection with the 5th overall pick.  The Toronto Maple…

Categories Hockey History, The Business of Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Draft: Top-10 All-Time Best Selections with 5th Overall Pick

Stephen Stoneman | June 19, 2012

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to draft another highly talented prospect to bring into the TML fold, I thought I would take a look at the history of #5…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Off-Season Options

Stephen Stoneman | June 12, 2012

With the off-season all but upon us, one thing is clear, the Toronto Maple Leafs have some decisions to make in order to improve for next season.  It’s evident that…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Not All The Leafs Have Fallen

Stephen Stoneman | May 15, 2012

Since the NHL lockout, The Toronto Maple Leafs have been more recognized for their play on the the links than they are for their time around the rinks in the…

Categories AHL, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ole Ole Ole Ole! Habs Kick Leafs in Lottery Balls

Stephen Stoneman | April 8, 2012

And just like that it was all over.  The Habs defeat the Leafs 4-1 in the season’s last game in the city where the sport was conceived.  The fans were…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

Attention Leafs Fans: The Toronto Marlies are in the Playoffs

Stephen Stoneman | April 4, 2012

The city of Toronto is once going to get a chance to witness professional playoff hockey.  Yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs have still been eliminated.  You don’t have look very…

Categories AHL, Toronto Maple Leafs

Cherries of Wrath! Don Cherry and Other Low Hanging Maple Leafs Fruit

Stephen Stoneman | April 4, 2012

If you’re not Canadian or if you’re not a hockey fan, you may not get Don Cherry.  He is a Canadian institution almost more so than the broadcasting corporation that…

Categories Humor, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs
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