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Hockey writer at @thehockeywriters.bsky.social covering the Maple Leafs and NHL Draft. Host and producer of @sticksinthe6ix.bsky.social podcast.
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Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Make Any Moves Until the 2025-26 Trade Deadline ift.tt/TWiELFG

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Maple Leafs Shouldn't Make Any Moves Until the 2025-26 Trade Deadline - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
With cap space to spare, the Toronto Maple Leafs should hold out on making any moves accruing more cap heading into the NHL trade deadline.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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NEW at @thehockeywriters.bsky.social: With the #2025NHLDraft set to hit centre stage, here are three mid to late round picks the #LeafsForever shouldn’t pass up on. ⤵️

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2025 NHL Draft: 3 Late-Round Steals for the Maple Leafs - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
With just six picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs and Mark Leach will be looking for some late-round steals with their picks.
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June 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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NEW at @TheHockeyWriter: Spoke to a number of prospects at the #NHLCombine on how the NCAA and CHL eligibility has changed the landscape of their development. ⤵️

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CHL & NCAA Change Landscape and Development for NHL Hopefuls - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More
With NCAA eligibility now enticing CHL players to join the collegiate ranks, it has changed the development process for many NHL hopefuls.
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June 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

Ep. 196 - Maple Leafs, Panthers & Their Three Blind Mice

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🔵Leafs Top Sens
⚪️Leafs-Panthers Breakdown
🔵Leafs Depth Scoring?

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May 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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NEW: Out day-to-day, the @MapleLeafs discuss how important Jake McCabe is to their overall success heading into the postseason. ⤵️

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Jake McCabe Key to Maple Leafs' Success Down the Stretch - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
Listed as day-to-day, the Maple Leafs will be without a key member of their defence corps with Jake McCabe out of the lineup.
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April 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Maple Leafs Clinch Ninth Consecutive Playoff Berth in Win Over Panthers buff.ly/ul0f3oe

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Maple Leafs Clinch Ninth Consecutive Playoff Berth in Win Over Panthers - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched their ninth consecutive playoff berth on Wednesday beating the Florida Panthers in regulation.
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April 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

Ep. 192 - Maple Leafs: Kings of the Atlantic Division & California Dreamin’

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🔵Nylander’s career-high
⚪️Tavares’ pending FA
🔵Clinching the Atlantic

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April 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Have a read on the history of the Gordie Howe hat trick.
March 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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NEW: With a new career-high in goals in Year 1 of an 8-year deal, William Nylander is just “trying to do what he’s being paid to do.” ⤵️

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William Nylander Giving Maple Leafs Bang for Their Buck - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
After setting a new career-high in goals, Maple Leafs' William Nylander is just trying to do what he's being paid to do.
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March 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: Looking back at the Alex Steen trade that the #LeafsForever surely regret.

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Alex Steen Trade Revisited - The Hockey Writers Hockey History Latest News, Analysis & More
Looking back on some former trades made by the Toronto Maple Leafs, there was a time that Alex Steen donned the team's blue and white jersey.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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NEW at @TheHockeyWriter: With 25 goals this season and finding himself as a developing #NHL power forward, could the #LeafsForever see an offer sheet on Matthew Knies? ⤵️

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Maple Leafs Could Face Offer Sheets for Matthew Knies - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
With Matthew Knies approaching restricted free agency this offseason, the Maple Leafs' forward could see offer sheets this offseason.
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March 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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NEW: Following a team meeting in the hopes of turning things around, Auston Matthews has continued to display his leadership on the ice. ⤵️

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Auston Matthews' Leadership on Full Display for Maple Leafs - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
Auston Matthews' leadership has been on full display since the Maple Leafs had a team meeting earlier in March in Utah.
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March 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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NEW: After a 3-point night in NY, John Tavares sits at 1,100 career #NHL points. Here’s more of the numbers that go into that milestone. ⤵️

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares Reaches 1,100 Career Points - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
On Thursday night, John Tavares had three points against the Rangers to reach the 1,100-point plateau in his NHL career.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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NEW: Former #Leafs captain, JT, says it’s imperative that the Maple Leafs push each other to find success. ⤵️

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John Tavares Says It's 'Imperative' to Push Maple Leafs Teammates - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
According to former Maple Leafs' captain John Tavares, it's imperative that the team pushes one another to see success this season.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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NEW: The Maple Leafs don’t have a regulation win in their last 7 games and it’s not because of inconsistent offence. Here’s why… ⤵️

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Maple Leafs' Slump a Result From Defensive Inconsistencies - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
With no regulation wins in the past seven games, the Maple Leafs are struggling with playoffs around the corner and it isn't about offence.
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March 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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NEW: Last night, #TheFutureIsTeal prospect Sam Dickinson tied Evan Bouchard and Rick Corriveau for a @LondonKnights single season record. And… he’s on the verge of breaking it. ⤵️

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Sharks' Prospect Sam Dickinson Ties London Knights' Franchise Mark - The Hockey Writers Sharks Prospects Latest News, Analysis & More
With two assists on Sunday, Sharks' prospect Sam Dickinson tied a single-season London Knights' franchise record.
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March 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Sharks’ Prospect Sam Dickinson Ties London Knights’ Franchise Mark ift.tt/qprysQE

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Sharks' Prospect Sam Dickinson Ties London Knights' Franchise Mark - The Hockey Writers Sharks Prospects Latest News, Analysis & More
With two assists on Sunday, Sharks' prospect Sam Dickinson tied a single-season London Knights' franchise record.
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March 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Q&A With New York Rangers Broadcasting Legend Sam Rosen ift.tt/R5acJeI

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Q&A With New York Rangers Broadcasting Legend Sam Rosen - The Hockey Writers New York Rangers Latest News, Analysis & More
Sam Rosen called his final regular season game at Nationwide Arena Saturday. He stopped by to reflect on Rangers/Blue Jackets & much more.
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March 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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ICYMI - 2025 NHL Draft: Forbes' Top 96 March Rankings
2025 NHL Draft: Forbes' Top 96 March Rankings - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More
Two months since my last rankings, there has been some movement in the top-five of the 2025 NHL Draft based on my rankings.
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March 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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NEW: He played just parts of 4 seasons with the #NYR, but he remains in the top-200 on the franchise’s list for points. Most notably, however, was his rookie season in 1939-40 that led to a Calder Trophy. ⤵️

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Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Kilby MacDonald's 1939-40 Season - The Hockey Writers New York Rangers Latest News, Analysis & More
In 1939-40, Kilby MacDonald and the New York Rangers had a big year including a Calder Trophy win for the rookie.
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March 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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IT’S DRAFT SEASON @thehockeywriters.bsky.social AS THE #2025NHLDraft GUIDE IS NOW LIVE!!

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2025 NHL Draft Guide - The Hockey Writers Editor's Choice Latest News, Analysis & More
The Hockey Writers is your go-to source for the 2025 NHL Draft featuring: detailed prospect profiles, mock drafts, rankings and more.
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March 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon Becomes 100th Player to Reach 1,000-Point Milestone buff.ly/pM1PeOg

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Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Becomes 100th Player to Reach 1,000-Point Milestone - The Hockey Writers Colorado Avalanche Latest News, Analysis & More
With his first of two assists on Monday night, Nathan MacKinnon became just the 100th player in NHL history with 1,000 career points.
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March 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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NEW: After acquiring Laughton and Carlo, Auston Matthews is pleased with the Maple Leafs’ deadline moves. ⤵️

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Auston Matthews' Happy With Maple Leafs' Deadline Moves - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
After Friday's NHL Trade Deadline, Auston Matthews explains why he's happy with the Maple Leafs' deadline acquisitions.
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March 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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NEW: The #LeafsForever have a functioning 1A-1B system in net, but no clarity on who would be their No. 1 heading into the playoffs. ⤵️

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Maple Leafs Lack Clarity on No. 1 Goalie Despite Strong Tandem - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
With 20 games remaining in the regular season, the Maple Leafs still lack some clarity in net with Stolarz and Woll making up a strong tandem.
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March 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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NEW: While it might be time to shift towards a new face of hockey in Canada, there still needs to be separation between Gretzky the person and Gretzky the player. They are two different legacies.

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Criticism of Wayne Gretzky Has Gone Too Far - The Hockey Writers Commentary Latest News, Analysis & More
With the recent distaste for Wayne Gretzky because of his friendship with Donald Trump, how will Canadians remember his legacy?
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March 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM