Will Billinghurst
Toronto Maple Leafs contributor for The Hockey Writers. I've been a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs since I was a kid and have always had an interest in writing. At The Hockey Writers, I get to enjoy both of my passions as well as writing about small convoluted details in player contracts and stats.
Author's Posts
Is Carrick's Time with Maple Leafs Over?
September 30th, 2018 Connor Carrick has always been an interesting player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A right-handed defenseman who had shown plenty of potential after displaying his offensive prowess at the AHL level and plays with an edge to his game. He seemed like just who the Maple Leafs needed. Now, three seasons after coming to the Leafs as part...
Tavares Takes Pressure off Maple Leafs' Young Stars
September 27th, 2018 It's been a long summer, but hockey is finally back with the NHL preseason underway, and even though the games don't count towards anything, the excitement for the Toronto Maple Leafs is already in full swing. And one of the reasons for all that excitement has been John Tavares. With Tavares signing in free agency, he became the...
3 Maple Leafs PTO Targets
September 6th, 2018 As we near the start of the NHL preseason, we've started to see players get snatched up for professional tryouts (PTO). There are still many free agents left unsigned that, at this point, just want a chance to stay in the league and there are teams that either want to try and fill a few holes in their roster or just fill out their...
5 Maple Leafs That Need to Prove Themselves
August 27th, 2018 It's getting close to the end of summer and hockey fans are counting down the days until the 2018-19 NHL season. And come the start of the season we will get to see the new look Toronto Maple Leafs. Gone are longtime veterans in Leo Komarov, Tyler Bozak and James van Riemsdyk, but in their place, the Maple Leafs were able to add...
Top 5 Most Improved Teams for 2018-19
July 31st, 2018 From the start of the 2018 NHL draft to free agency, there has been a considerable amount of change in the NHL and there are a number of teams that are drastically different. But which teams have made changes for the better? And which teams have improved the most for the 2018-19 NHL season? 5. Toronto Maple Leafs It's obvious that by...
Maple Leafs Are a Good Team...Deal with It
July 20th, 2018 It has taken me a while to gather my thoughts. Unlike other writers that cover the Toronto Maple Leafs, I didn't know what to say when I saw the news. Sure, I was excited and thrilled like every other fan in Leafs Nation, but I was left speechless as this is one of the biggest things to happen for the Maple Leafs, besides drafting Auston...
