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Alex has been a part of the original MLHS team since way back in 2008. He has contributed to the 2009-12 Maple Leafs Annuals with a special interest in junior hockey and player development.

2010 Draft Primer: Brock Nelson

The draft is now just 6 days away, and here's some more draft news to whet your appetite. According to our sources, the Toronto...

Cox: Leafs Eying Hamhuis, Sharp, Horton

According to the Toronto Star's Damien Cox, the Maple Leafs have targeted three potential players to bolster their lineup heading into next season. For starters,...

Nathan Horton on the Block?

So let's get this straight: Burke wants a top six winger with some size who can score. Ideally, that player is young enough to...

ESPN: No Kovalchuk for Leafs

According to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com, the Toronto Maple Leafs will not be pursuing soon-to-be unrestricted free agent sniper Iyla Kovalchuk. LeBrun cites a...

Leafs “Very Interested” in Patrick Sharp

According to the Daily Herald, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets are believed to have expressed serious interest in Chicago winger Patrick...

˜09-10 Player Reviews: Garnet Exelby

We—ve partnered up with Pension Plan Puppets to bring to you a Player Review series, where we will be evaluating and grading the 2009-10...

The 4th Overall Pick: Update

A couple weeks ago, we heard from Aaron Portzline that Columbus could be preparing to field an offer from the Toronto Maple Leafs involving...

2010 Free Agency Watch: Ray Whitney

According to TSN, it's looking like the 2010 free agent class could get a boost this summer when Hurricanes' winger Ray Whitney hits the...

2010 Draft Primer: Justin Shugg

The NHL Draft is less than 18 days away...can you feel the excitement? The Leafs won't be landing Taylor Hall, but it doesn't mean...

Burke Speaks on HC @ Noon

In case you missed it, here's a brief summary courtesy of Naz: - Burke has let it be known to the 29 other NHL teams...

Kaberle and Columbus’ 4th Overall Pick

It seems the "Kaberle to Columbus for the 4th overall pick" speculation is picking up some steam. Aaron Portzline, the Blue Jackets beat writer...

2010 Draft Primer: Andrew Yogan

Took a couple days off, but now let's get back to the draft profiles. Today's 2010 draft primer will focus on Andrew Yogan, an...

Toronto Sun: Kulemin Talks at Standstill

From the Toronto Sun: "What he is asking for is not what we are prepared to pay, the Leafs general manager said Thursday, when asked...

Leafs Ink Holzer

According to our own Clayton Hansler, the Maple Leafs have signed defensive prospect Korbinian Holzer to a 2 year, entry level contract worth $595,000...

2010 Free Agent Watch: Frolov to Hit the Market?

According to LA Kings beat writer Rich Hammond, it appears as if Kings winger Alexander Frolov is set to become an unrestricted free agent...

2010 Draft Primer: Brock Beukeboom

It's time for another draft profile, and Brock Beukeboom has the honour of being the first defenseman featured in our MLHS draft preview series....

Maple Leafs Interested in Mark Pysyk?

There has been much speculation that GM Brian Burke is working to acquire a 1st round pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft and...

2010 Draft Primer: Brett Bulmer

In continuing with our preparation for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, which takes place June 25th - 26th at the Staples Centre in...

Prospect Season in Review: Ryan, Reimer, Champagne

After stockpiling up on picks during the past couple drafts as well as cornering the European and college free agent markets, the Maple Leafs'...

Nonis to Stay

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Leafs vice president of hockey operations Dave Nonis is on the verge of agreeing to terms with the organization...

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