Alec Brownscombe
Alec Brownscombe is the founder and editor of MapleLeafsHotStove.com, where he has written daily about the Leafs since September of 2008. He's published five magazines on the team entitled "The Maple Leafs Annual" with distribution in Chapters and newsstands across the country. He also co-hosted "The Battle of the Atlantic," a weekly show on TSN1200 that covered the Leafs and the NHL in-depth. Alec is a graduate of Trent University and Algonquin College with his diploma in Journalism. In 2014, he was awarded Canada's Best Hockey Blogger honours by Molson Canadian. You can contact him at alec.brownscombe@mapleleafshotstove.com.
Analysis: With David Clarkson acquisition, Toronto Maple Leafs are better prepared for Mitch Marner...
“I’m not worried about six or seven right now. I’m worried about one.”
- Former Leafs GM Dave Nonis on the David Clarkson contract, July...
As Mitch Marner offer sheet rumours abound, the Toronto Maple Leafs are well situated...
Earlier this offseason, we outlined all the good reasons why an offer sheet for Mitch Marner is an unlikely scenario. While the buzz in...
A Fond Farewell: Nazem Kadri’s Best Moments in a Leafs jersey
On Canada Day 2019, the Nazem Kadri era came to an end in Toronto after 561 regular season games, 161 goals, 357 points, 19...
Analysis: Kyle Dubas aggressively addresses roster-balance issue with addition of Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot
There was something that occurred to me as I was taking stock of all of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ moves over the last week.
I...
Nikita Zaitsev waives for Ottawa, Connor Brown part of the trade to Senators; Leafs...
The Nikita Zaitsev trade is now all but official, with Zaitsev confirmed to have waived his no-trade clause for Ottawa. Another piece of the...
Report: Nikita Zaitsev trade to the Ottawa Senators in the works
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators appear to have a framework of a trade in place that would send Nikita Zaitsev to Ottawa,...
As the RFA interview period opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs are right to call...
The RFA interview window has now opened, and after a few weeks of reported intentions to hear from other teams, the question becomes just...
Draft Weekend Thoughts: The Marleau Deal, Marner Saga, PK Subban on the move again,...
This is the perfect summation of Kyle Dubas’ weekend:
https://twitter.com/russianmachine/status/1142525004791406592
A picture says a thousand words. On that note, let’s get into a few post-draft weekend...
2019 NHL Draft: Toronto Maple Leafs Pick List
Catch up on all of the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2019 draft selections below (click 'READ' in the right-hand column for a full player profile).
At...
Kasperi Kapanen expected to sign three-year, $3.2 million AAV contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to finishing up their second-most important piece of RFA business this offseason: An agreement is in place with...
Nikita Zaitsev requests a trade
Nikita Zaitsev has asked the Toronto Maple Leafs to pursue trade avenues in pursuit of an opportunity elsewhere, Bob McKenzie reported on Thursday afternoon.
https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1134204183861760008?s=19
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Brendan Shanahan signed to six-year contract extension
Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment announced on Tuesday a new contract extension for Toronto Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan that runs...
Mike Babcock to return as Toronto Maple Leafs head coach, per Kyle Dubas
After a few weeks of rampant media speculation, Kyle Dubas said on Monday what he wouldn't say directly in his end-of-season media availability: Mike...
Game #7 Review: Boston Bruins 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1
Joke's on us for expecting anything different.
Your game in ten:
1. It’s a serious case of deja vu sitting here again reflecting on yet another...
ECQF Game #6 Review: Boston Bruins 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2
We're shipping up to Boston for another Game 7 after special teams cost the Toronto Maple Leafs a golden opportunity to close out the...
ECQF Game #5 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 2 vs. Boston Bruins 1
Three down, one to go.
Your game in ten:
1. Having reached the point in the series where both teams are now totally dialed into their...
ECQF Game #4 Review: Boston Bruins 6 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 4
All square.
Your game in ten:
1. This game was lost in the details for the Leafs. Their energy wasn’t the issue, and they generated enough...
ECQF Game #3 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Boston Bruins 2
After experiencing a thorough beatdown in Game 2 and receiving some bad news before the game about Nazem Kadri’s suspension for the remainder of...
ECQF Game #1 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Boston Bruins 1
About that Boston sweep…
Your game in ten:
1. The first test the Leafs had to pass in this game concerned their start, knowing they were...
Game #66 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 6 vs. Calgary Flames 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs lit up the Pacific Division-leading Calgary Flames for six on Monday night to make it five wins (and 29 goals...
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Game 5 Analysis: Marner, Woll, and Knies keep the series alive...
With their backs against the wall and without Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs played their best game of the series in Game 5...
