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.
Rumour Round-up: Van Ryn, White and, of course, Kaberle
Mike Van Ryn has some interest with an expiring contract, affordable cap hit and considering he played well when in the lineup last year.
White...
Leafs Sign Francois Beauchemin
Update: TSN is reporting 3 years, $11.5 million for Beauchemin (3.8 per).
Also, Nazem Kadri has been signed to a three-year, entry level contract.
Leafs also...
Cox: Burke targeting Malhotra, Beauchemin
Damien Cox is confirming the Leafs' interest in Manny Malhotra as first reported in the MLHS FA Targets blog, suggesting he's on Burke's radar...
Neil Staying in Ottawa
TSN is reporting 4 years, 8 million. Not gonna say I'm relieved... okay, I'm relieved.
Leafs Ink Komisarek
As reported, Leafs deal Kubina and then turn and sign Mike Komisarek. $4.5 per for 5 years (pretty damn good value).
Burke's defensive corps is...
UPDATE: Kubina – Thrashers Finally Done
Official Deal: Kubina + Tim Stapleton for Garnet Exelby + Colin Stuart.
Turns out it's Garnet Exelby + a few other parts coming back. Looks...
Leafs lose out on Cammalleri sweepstakes
It was unlikely Burke would test the $5 million threshold with Cammalleri... looks like the Habs have. 6 years, 5 million per as Cammalleri...
UPDATE: Kubina Out, Komi In?
Kubina deal not done yet despite The Star's report of a done deal. A source suggests that Komisarek will become a Leaf if Kubina...
Burke in on Cammalleri
The Cammalleri camp has countered an offer from Brian Burke... working on figures. Sportsnet now reporting: Ottawa, New York, Toronto in on Cammalleri.
Kubina Traded to the Thrashers?
The Star is reporting.. Colby Armstrong + pick the rumoured return. Update: hearing it's the Thrashers' 2nd but I'm trying to confirm... talk of...
Leafs Sign Orr
4 years at one million per season. Rumours that Chris Neil and Travis Moen could be next... the theme is obvious here.
Quick Hits: Moore, Jannik Hansen
The Ottawa Citizen's reporting "speculation" that Dominic Moore is interested in a return to the Maple Leafs this summer. Presumably, if Moore is interested...
Rumoured Organizational List of Potential FA Targets
The feeling as the Leafs embark on this year's unrestricted free agency period is that Brian Burke is not enamored with the '09 free...
Post-Mortem: Leafs Draft Kadri
After all the hype surrounding a potential trade up proved for naught, Brian Burke went with a surprise pick in centerman Nazem Kadri at...
Draft Candidates: Jared Cowen
Player Profile:
Position: D
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'5
Weight: 218 lbs
Birthdate: 1991-01-25
Player Background & Description:
"Cowen—s 2008-09 season was cut short due to a knee injury at the...
Draft Candidates: Dmitry Kulikov
Player Profile
Position: D
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'1
Weight: 183 lbs
Birthdate: 1990-10-29
Background & Player Description:
"In only his first year with Drummondville, Kulikov led all defensemen with 62...
Q&A with Leafs’ Director of Amateur Scouting Dave Morrison
Thanks a lot to Mr. Morrison for taking the time out of a busy schedule to answer a few questions.
Q: You joined the...
Questions for Dave Morrison
Submit your questions for the Leafs' Director of Amateur Scouting in the comments thread and I'll ask a few of my choosing in an...
More Draft Scuttlebutt
The latest from a source: some insight about potential candidates if Burke winds up stuck at the 7-spot, potential trading partners and Burke's interest...
Draft Candidates: Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson
Player Profile
Name: Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson
Position: LW
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200 lbs
Birthdate: 1991-04-12
Background & Player Description:
"Member of Sweden's bronze medal-winning team at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka...
Recent MLHS articles
Sheldon Keefe on the eve of the 2024 playoffs: “We’re equipped...
Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander's status after he missed Friday's practice, starting the playoffs with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on separate lines, and...
